Jason and Mel Get Married

A couple weeks ago, Kure's favorite foreigners, Jason and Mel, got married. They have been engaged for a while now and decided to tie the knot here in Japan. They decided to delay the ceremony until the return to New Zealand, but after a lot of paperwork (back and forth to New Zealand), and a trip to Kure City Hall, they are officially married. Since they aren't going to have a ceremony for a while, I decided it was a good idea to throw a dinner party for them so all their good friends could celebrate their union.
We went to 大山元, a Chinese restaurant that a friend of mine works at. About 20 of us gathered there, divided between Mel and Jason's foreign and Japanese friends. The conversation was great and the food was plentiful. Everyone made a speech to congratulate Mel and Jason, who also said some nice things. Through course after course of Japanese-style Cantonese food, we all chatted, laughed, and enjoyed each others' company. Once dinner was finished, I led us in a "banzai" cheer and then Mel had us play a couple fun games.
Now, Mel and Jason are on a honeymoon in Hong Kong. On their way back from Hong Kong, they are going to stop in Taiwan for a few days and visit Judy and Dustin in Tainan. Understandably, I'm jealous they get to go back before I do. But I'm very happy they get to see Taiwan and they'll have some good tour guides. So, if you have time (and if you're in Japan), congratulate Mel and Jason on their union.