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Back From The Wedding

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ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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I made it back from the wedding and was able to do the trip and only end up exhausted but not glutened. It was a wonderful event and nicely done and I took my own advice and some hints from others and basically brought my kitchen with me. Although the facility said they could make me a gluten free dinner at the reception I realized that the turkey was the same as everyone was getting and I just didn't want to take a chance so I ate a cup of fresh fruit instead and then opened a can of beef stew when I got back to the hotel. Was it a pain to bring a pan, silverware, dishes and food with me traveling, yes but it was worth it not to get sick. My poor old body can't take so many hours driving but thankfully I didn't have to deal with any gluten symptoms.

I did discover that my exhusbands family does have other diagnosed celiacs. Not a real big surprise since he himself is. I am still worried about my DD. I wish she would get back on the diet as she was a beautiful bride but so very thin but I can't push her about it. We all know what happens when a Mom pushes.

Anyway I wanted to let everyone know that as much as I feared the trip the preplanning food wise was definately the way to go. Next time I visit I will take 2 days to do drive there though. Nothing like a 7 or so hour drive to remind one that yes they do have arthritis.

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Jestgar Rising Star
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I made it back from the wedding and was able to do the trip and only end up exhausted but not glutened. It was a wonderful event and nicely done and I took my own advice and some hints from others

Well thank heavens, 'cause you give some pretty good advice!

I'm glad it went well for you. It really is about the event and not the food, isn't it?

K8ling Enthusiast
K8ling
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So glad you made it without being glutened!!

ravenwoodglass Mentor
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I'm glad it went well for you. It really is about the event and not the food, isn't it?

It sure is. I didn't even get any weird looks at the dinner the night before when all I ate was the salad. I hadn't even ordered one as I assumed it would have croutons but when I saw it didn't I was going to order but ended up with 2 nonsalad eating folks donating theirs. I was afraid I would be selfconsious about not eating but that didn't turn out to be the case at all. Happy socializing is definately possible even in our 'foodie' society after all. :)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Glad it went well, Ravenwood :D

lynnelise Apprentice
lynnelise
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Glad it went so well and congratulations to your daughter! :)

I think sometimes people will ask why someone isn't eating out of curiosity but for the most part people are so self absorbed they forget it about it pretty quickly! lol

Rowena Rising Star
Rowena
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I rarely eat at weddings anyway, because I am a really picky eater and thus rarely like the food. (Didn't even really eat the food at my wedding, in part because I busy talkin to all my friends and family. It was a small luncheon. Thank Goodness! Not a big people person meself) Or they have a million desserts. All chocolate... GRRR So my wedding problems aren't too much a problem. I do what I always do. People really don't care as much as it would seem!

But I am so glad your wedding turned out so well! And congratulations to your daughter.

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Wonderful news! And best wishes to your daughter too.

sahm-i-am Apprentice
sahm-i-am
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Congratulations to you and your daughter!

Love the post saying it's about the event, not the food. I was just saying that to my

grandmother regarding Thanksgiving! :D

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