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I Love L.A!

Ten days in Los Angeles and now I’m back.  For 10 evenings I dined out, which was a wonderful respite from my own cooking!  I spent a day the Getty Museum viewing Bernini’s sculpture portraits.

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Getty Center courtyard

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Travertine detailing at the museum tram stop

Oh, and there was a wedding in between.

Our dear friends, Randy and Todd were nuptialized on September 7: at 3:33pm (special number to Todd!)

Those who are familiar with our Christmas Market will recognize Randy as the smiling face of our dining room.

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The shining, happy bride!

The ceremony was held at the Adamson House in Malibu;  on the beach, very California, very nice.  Well it more than nice, it was absolutely fabulous!  The Adamson House is filled with Malibu tile, they owned the factory.  It only stands to reason.

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The entry and walled motorcourt

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Exotic plantings at the fountain court

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Malibu tile details

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The fountain courtyard

It was hot (90 something) even at the beach and there were tuxedos involved (Thank heaven there was a breeze).

I was a huppah or chuppah holder. For the uninitiated, a huppah is the tent-like covering over the marrying couple.  I was at post #3.  And unbeknownst to our nuptializing friends I was also an uncover paparazzo.

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My fellow hupper holders — Jay, Brian, and Lidia

Huppah in one hand, camera in the other.  Here are the pics.  Here’s to our favourite married couple.  Here’s to Randy and Todd!

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Bridal preparations!

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Grooming!

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The kiss!

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