The big day.  My bear bud’s getting married!

By the time I woke up, Pokin was gone.  She left at about 10:30am for hair and makeup, apparently picked up in a golf cart.  So it was just my bud and I.

Oh yeah bear bud bonding time!

First we played some video games.

Then we played more video games.  The bride and entourage weren’t supposed to be back until 1-1:30pm so we had plenty of time.

Eventually we decided we’d better start getting ready.

My bud laid out all his things.

Then I made him lay out mine.

We still had time to kill so I think we tried to play more games.

Then my bud got dressed.

(Photos courtesy of Kim Akrich)

And then I got dressed.

And we waited.  Eventually we got a call.  They’re coming!

They had some moments.

And a few more.

Then we all got into the golf cart wedding limo and started scooting around the resort for photos.  We went to the oasis pool.

The ocean side.

Crossed a bunch of bridges.

Posed with a giant banner that the friends and family made for us.

And then it was time for the ceremony!  My bud and Pokin were getting married at the Miri Miri spa beach, on the recommendation of their wedding planner, Adélaïde.  After checking out the site, I approve.  It’s private and nice looking.  We all got into position.

I was a V.I.B. (Very Important Bear) I was, after all, the ring-BEARer.

And it was time!

I got some pretty front row seats.

Or should I say, front row seat.  I was the only guest who got a chair.

   

Actually, I was the only guest, period.

And then the ceremony was done.  Short and sweet.  I dig it.

They had cake.

I had some too.

They danced on the deck.

I didn’t do that.

Then those crazy people decided to get into the water.

I definitely didn’t do that.

Followed by taking a plunge off their deck right into the water.

I went back inside the bungalow.  I’m going to wait for them to return back to sanity.  And to shower all that salt water off.

That night, after they had showered and gotten changed, we went out for a tiki light dinner on the beach.  Pokin chose all seafood, Nicholas, anything, but.

My bud dressed casual.  I decided to stay classy.

It was supposed to be a 3 course dinner, but between the amuse bouche and the 2nd dessert they had 5 courses.

Obviously I preferred the courses at the end.

When we got back, they had brought the leftover cake to the room (which unfortunately had melted a bit), and set out a heart shaped flower bed.  That’s sweet.

By then I could barely stay awake.  Good day.  Congrats bud!  I think I played my role pretty well!

Here’s a video recapping the day.

Video Sadry Ghacir

Time for the weddingbearmoon to begin!  My bud tried to tell me there was no such thing.  Trust me, it’s going to be a thing.