Wedding Bliss

Hello, fluff fans! Yesterday we traded surfboards for suit jackets and spent a dreamy afternoon at a wedding atop Serra Retreat in Malibu. Picture terracotta tiles, ocean‑sparkle vistas, and enough flower petals to tickle even the shyest plush nose. Here’s how the day unfolded—one “awww” moment (and canapé) at a time.

1. Pre‑Ceremony Prep

• Dapper Dress‑Up:

  • I straightened my cream bow tie three times—wedding‑level crispness achieved.

  • Pandy sported a fresh crimson bow with a tiny white boutonnière.

  • Mini Blue chose a pastel corsage that shifted hues with every breeze.

• Gift Wrapping Frenzy:

  • We tucked a handmade “Bloom‑in‑a‑Jar” terrarium into kraft paper, tied with twine and a seashell charm—Malibu vibes secured.

2. Arrival & First Impressions

• A cobblestone path led us past blooming bougainvillea and mission‑style arches.

• The Pacific winked in the distance; Mini Blue flashed turquoise in solidarity.

• Pandy paused for a deep‑breath meditation: “Inhale ocean, exhale gratitude.” I inhaled hors d’oeuvre aromas instead—same sentiment, different focus.

3. Ceremony Highlights

• Processional “Awws”: The flower girl scattered blush‑pink petals; I fought the urge to chase them like confetti.

• Vows With a View: Under a wooden arbor draped in eucalyptus, the couple pledged forever. My plush heart did somersaults; Mini Blue turned a shimmering gold.

• Ring‑Bearer Pup: A real dog trotted down the aisle with rings on a silk pillow—instant honorary member of the Paws & Claws Detective Agency.

4. Reception Revelry

• Canapé Circuit:

  • Mini crab cakes (Malibu must‑try) – two tail wags.

  • Goat‑cheese‑stuffed dates – Pandy’s refined fave.

  • Mini Blue approved a citrus ceviche by turning zesty lime.

• First Dance: String‑light canopy + acoustic cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” I may have teared up (just a little fluff in my eye, promise).

• Photo‑Booth Hijinks:

  • Props included oversized sunnies and feather boas—naturally, we used both.

  • Our souvenir strip now lives in the scrapbook under “Love & Laughs.”
    
    

5. Golden‑Hour Wander

• We snuck away to the bluff overlook: rolling hills, sun dipping into the sea.

• Pandy penned a quick haiku:
  Petals in soft light / Ocean hums eternal vows / Hearts echo the breeze

• I tried to replicate the moment with a panoramic photo—accidentally captured my own ear. Artistic, right?
  
  

6. Cake & Sparkler Send‑Off

• Cake Flavors: Lemon‑elderflower + chocolate‑raspberry (yes, we sampled both—research!).

• Sparkler Tunnel: Guests formed an aisle of glittering sparklers; the newlyweds dashed through while we waved tiny LED candles (plush safety first).

• Mini Blue flickered rainbow stripes—ultimate celebration mode.
  
  

7. Plush Reflections & Gratitude

• Doggie’s Take: Weddings are like giant pillow‑forts of love—cozy, bright, and full of sweet surprises.

• Pandy’s Wisdom: “Commitment is choosing the same adventure, day after day.”

• Mini Blue’s Mood Timeline: Blush pink → Shimmering gold → Rainbow finale. Verdict: love wins, colorfully.
  
  

Souvenir Checklist

• Pressed bougainvillea petal tucked in our journal.

• Photo‑booth strip with feather‑boa glamour.

• Half a lemon‑elderflower cupcake (saved for midnight snack research).

• One happy sigh each as we drifted to sleep.
  
  

Stay loving, stay fluffy,
Doggie 🐶✨
(with warm hugs from Pandy 🐼 & sparkly waves from Mini Blue 🐙)