The Drumming - Chivaree by cdonohoue

The Drumming - Chivaree

This is one of my funny shots from last night. My husband is the best looking of the brothers in his gray tux after giving the bride away. Far left is the youngest brother Todd, Ted, the oldest is in the background in the hat and guitar - his band played last night, in the foreground is Tim and Larry, with his head turned, is the father of the groom. I think it is hysterical that all of these grown men came into that fancy hotel reception hall with a rusty saw on a pole and proceeded to bang on it. This is an old custom that the groom's father wanted to do and easily talked the brothers into helping with. Tom and the groom's father both got nicked by the saw. Good thing tetanus shots are up to date.
My nephew, son of the oldest brother, is getting married next weekend. So another family gathering.
Ha ha! Great shot, Cathy! Wonderful capture of the moment!
July 29th, 2012  
Looks like they're really enjoying themselves and even better that you get to kick up the heels again next weekend :)
July 29th, 2012  
Was there other music to go with the saw which has been used as an instrument!? Great to share this event with the wedding photographer!
July 29th, 2012  
They do look like they are having fun!
July 29th, 2012  
Now that's a FUN photo!! They are going to love this little treasure! Great celebratory capture, Cathy. Love the whole composition.
July 30th, 2012  
Thanks for sharing this fun shot of a very interesting tradition of your family.
July 30th, 2012  
Lyn
Fun, Cathy! What a glorious weekend you must have had!
July 30th, 2012  
Sounds like a very fun family! Memories made!
July 30th, 2012  
Sounds like lots of fun was had by all! Great shot!
July 30th, 2012  
Sounds like great fun. Well-taken picture.
July 30th, 2012  
Looks like a fun time was had by all!
July 30th, 2012  
Great story, great capture!
July 30th, 2012  
@marlboromaam It was fun.
@aurorajane Ah, but another wedding gift to buy. At least not a tux rental.
@maggiemae No other music at the time. Just the banging of the saw with the hammers. Wish I would have had a video camera.
@swguevin It was hysterical.
@karenann I have to send it to each of them.
@anazad511 Isn't it a strange tradition?
@lyno We did. And tiring.
@calm They are fun. All 100,000 of them.
@jesperani Thanks. The crowd was laughing.
@sangwann Thanks Dione. Lots of laughter.
@alia_801 YOu got that right.
@cindymc Thanks Cincy.
July 30th, 2012  
Great capture!!
July 30th, 2012  
How lovely to be part of a large boisterous family.
July 31st, 2012  
Lol..... Love it
August 3rd, 2012  
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