And should barrel rolls and other aerobatic stunts not be what you wanted, the couple arranged an over-the-top light show, live band, and several table tennis stations to wow the guests (including Meghan, who attended the reception in black hopes of staying relatively under the radar).
But what was perhaps the most memorable moment of the night came just after 11:30 p.m. when the groom’s best man Justin Johannsen gave a 10 minute toast. (James’ brother Spencer gave his own speech that got a Beatles to sing along.) Justin, a longtime friend of the groom, instructed the revelers to “hear everything, eat everything, drink everything, and let your hair down”. before delving into some lewd jokes.
He spoke about “the love of James’ life” and described someone he considered “beautiful”, “energetic”, “loyal” and “soft-mouthed”. He added that she “comes on orders” and has a “big butt”. Then he got to the punch line, “But that’s enough about James’ Spaniel,” he said. “I’m here to talk about James’ love, Pippa.”
