The engagement party brunch was held on Sunday, October 22 at the Pickle Barrel Banquet Hall, located at the Markville Shopping Centre. The newly renovated banquet hall was beautiful. There were tea light candles floating in water in circular vases with a sprig of flowers around the inside of the vase. The napkins were blue and the table cloths were white. We had just over 100 family and friends in attendance. Their excitement more than made up for the gloomy weather outside. It was pouring rain and very cold that day.
The food was outstanding, even though I was too busy making sure that everyone was having a good time to actually eat very much. We had various salads, veggies, lox, cream cheese, cheeses, bagels, an omelette station, french toast and blintzes. And then there was fruit, little cakes and of course our engagement cake. The cake came from Loblaws and it was white with blue, pink and white flowers and a big red heart in the middle. It said "Congratulations Debra & Neal on your Engagement". It tasted so great!!
Jason, my brother, made a short speech and a toast to Neal and I. Then Neal made a speech thanking everyone for coming and thanking the parents for making the fantastic party. Lastly, it was my turn to thank everyone. We really couldn't have made this party such a success if it weren't for our parents. They did a wonderful job and we thank them.
