Hugh & Dolores revisit honeymoon sites

Updated 10/3 with more photos

After attending granddaughter Christine's wedding on Cape Cod, Hugh and Dolores jaunted over to Nantucket, where they had celebrated their honeymoon in 1954.

After taking a ferry from Hyannis to the island, they "walked around town a bit and had dinner at The Ship's Inn, where we stayed 65 years ago," Hugh writes.

The Ship's Inn no longer has a hotel, so the couple stayed at the Jared Coffin House. "It's one of the few three-story buildings allowed, been built during the Whaling Days prosperity," Dolores writes.

Jared Coffin House

"Nantucket was lovely and memorable as we remembered - still mostly unspoiled," Dolores said. During their stay, "We had a wonderful all-island tour, and that was the best."

But there have been some changes over the years, Dolores reports: "Traffic! Like Rehoboth Beach in August, with cobblestones!" And the meals, she said, were expensive and pretentious. "We have had meals in Europe, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand, and none of those places were so full of themselves." She added that The Ship's Inn's food was the best of the bunch.

Thankfully, she added, "The scenery is still free!" Here are a few of her photos of the sights.

The oldest house on the island—dated 1659

Sankaty Lighthouse, on the east coast of the island. It was moved back from the land's edge a few years ago due to erosion.

The tip of Nantucket, from the small plane that carried Hugh and Dolores to Boston for their flight home.

Congratulation to Newlyweds Christine and Jamie!

Christine and Jamie were married on Saturday, Sept. 21 in a beachfront ceremony at Red Jacket Resort in South Yarmouth, Mass. More than 100 family members and friends gathered to witness the wedding and enjoy a joyous reception, with dinner and lots of dancing.

Anticipation	All set
Jamie sees...	...Christine approach

The ceremony was beautiful. The couple recited their self-written vows, and the officiant offered prayers and read "words of wisdom" for newlyweds that were submitted by family members.

The weather was absolutely perfect for the occasion: Brilliant sunshine, warm air, a gentle breeze.





Below are just some of the reception photos, and links to video clips - but click the buttons above to see the full collections!

The couple's first dance

Wedding party and friends

Hava Nagilah!

Sharing cake

Father-daughter: Christine and Dan

Father-daughter: Jamie and Paul

Mother-daughter: Jamie and Bonnie

Dance party!

Dance Party Videos:

Cousins!

Dolores' art presented in summer shows

Three pieces of Dolores' artwork were displayed in two exhibits in Rehoboth Beach that opened in July and continued through the summer.

Two were selected for inclusion in an exhibit in the new Rehoboth Beach Hall, curated by the Rehoboth Art League. One, depicting a scene on the shore of a small lake in town, was created using a sharpened stick dipped in ink.

The other is a pastel painting of a scene in one of the historic buildings at the Rehoboth Art League.

In the League's Members Fine Art Show, Dolores showed a multimedia collage, inspired by her and Hugh's most recent trip to Europe. It depicts windmills in The Netherlands, the Eiffel Tower and a scene from the Bayeaux Tapestry.

A shower cruise for Christine and Jamie

Christine and Jamie were the guests of honor at a shower hosted by Christine's mother, Julie, on a Spirit of NJ cruise around New York Harbor. Ladies (and a few gents) from the New Jersey, New York and Maryland branches of the family, along with Jamie's mom, Bonnie, enjoyed partying and sightseeing on a warm sunny Saturday.

In the group photo are: in front, left to right, Kathy, Vivien with Charlie, Cathy, Stephanie; and standing, left to right, Kathy, Shanna, Mary, Julie, Bonnie, Jamie, Christine, Shannon, Andy and Dan.

Bonnie had previously hosted a shower on Cape Cod attended by New England branches of the family.

Here's a selection of photos of the party - click any image for a larger view.

Lucy receives sacrament of Baptism

Lucy Jean, the daughter of Shanna and Rick, was baptised on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge, N.J.

Rick's sister, Steph, is Lucy's godmother and Shanna's brother, Kevin, is her godfather.

Lucy with her parents and godparents after the ceremony

Cousins and second cousins

Following the ceremony, family and friends enjoyed fine food, drink and each other's company at a reception at Aldo & Gianni Restorante in Montvale. Among the guests were Lucy's second cousins: Bea, 4; her 3-week old brother Jack; and Charlie, whose first birthday is coming up Sept. 9.