Lucy & Peter's Wedding Celebration
A wedding celebration you would only find in Dongguan. First the buffet was in the Pub, and then the party was in The Thirsty Dog. It was the first wedding party I ever remember in a bar anyway, but it certainly made it memorable. And besides, I can’t imagine a better place for the expats of Dongguan to celebrate such an event. It was Peter and Lucy’s wedding celebration. Peter is here from the US working in the furniture industry and married Lucy last Friday. Family members came from the US to enjoy our Asian hospitality. And expats and local friends gathered in mass to celebrate the union of our friends.
The One for the Road Pub setup a great little buffet in the dining area Friday night. Many non-invited patrons stared from the background, as they awaited a table for their own dinner until we departed for our next location. They had come for dinner, but had to await tables to clear from our party to get their own turn for dinner.
At The Thirsty Dog, the bar was decorated for the wedding party in unique style. An entry arch was covered in flowers and balloons outlined the outdoor sitting area. Inside there was a large three tier cake on the bandstand.
I won’t even attempt to do a “newspaper wedding-style account” of the event, but the event included the typical trappings with the bride arriving and being escorted in by Peter’s father.
Things then moved to an informal cake cutting and champagne toasts for the bride and groom. Dancing followed as the toasts and drinking got more enjoyable. And the band was in great form for the event.
A wedding party like you will only find in Dongguan! Congratulations Lucy & Peter.
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Labels: Dongguan, Life in China, Wedding
A wedding celebration you would only find in Dongguan. First the buffet was in the Pub, and then the party was in The Thirsty Dog. It was the first wedding party I ever remember in a bar anyway, but it certainly made it memorable. And besides, I can’t imagine a better place for the expats of Dongguan to celebrate such an event.
The One for the Road Pub setup a great little buffet in the dining area Friday night. Many non-invited patrons stared from the background, as they awaited a table for their own dinner until we departed for our next location. They had come for dinner, but had to await tables to clear from our party to get their own turn for dinner. 
