Do you know what a Critton is? No? Well, I’m going to tell you.
A Critton, is a wonderful fun-loving person; who is full of life, enjoys culture, crafts and adventure; and they do everything backwards. For example, a Critton may retire half a decade early, buy a condo in a foreign (non-English speaking) country that they have only visited once. A Critton might sign a legal deed with their significant other without ever even contemplating marriage because they don’t need a piece of paper to say they are committed. Sam (a Critton) is secretly planning on knocking me up before he puts a rock on my finger (He jokes – but I think he is serious). There are a ton of other unorthodox things I could tell you about Critton’s, but it would be inappropriate to divulge this information on the internet.
The bride and groom on their wedding day - Providence, RI
On Friday, September 25, 2009 the youngest of four Critton’s was married first in a very beautiful, yet unconventional ceremony. Only immediate family members and significant others were invited to this very exclusive ceremony – about fourteen people watched the couple exchange their vows in a panoramic room over looking downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Jenna, the bride, was a bit skeptical of changing her name to “Critton,” but I checked her Facebook status and her name reads, “Jenna Critton” – I think that means it’s official.
A Critton
The party reception was held at one of the couple’s favorite restaurants in Providence, which was adorned with blushing white roses (specially ordered by the groom). We ate tasty hors d’oeuvres like lobster bisque shots; cocunut shrimp with a spicy-sweet Thai sauce served in coconut shells; and we drank from our bottomless wine glasses.
The party continued back at the hotel until the wee hours of the morning. After the newlyweds went to consummate the bed went to sleep; and after several cases of beer and wine the Critton crew went down to the young couples get-a-way car and decided to tie beer bottles to the tail pipe and write “Just Married” in tooth paste (courtesy of the front desk) across the rear windshield.
The wedding clan minus the bride's bff, who was the photographer
The Critton’s didn’t have enough fun the night of the ceremony, so two weeks later they gathered again for another party and more fun, which they called “the reception.” The party reception also lasted late into the evening.
FYI – it only takes a few Crittons to have a good time.
One Response
October 25th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Awww, this is so cute! Yes, I finally gave in, although I must say changing your name is not easy! I still haven’t gotten everything done.
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