How to crash 2 weddings in one night

Last Saturday night Bud and I headed into town.  We called up Dave and he was still at a wedding reception of a couple that we just knew from seeing them around. The man was a  Gringo and the women a Panamanian both in the 50s..  The reception was at the BCP theater and Dave said come on down and he would "buy" us a beer.   We felt slightly uncomfortable but went anyway.  There was loud music, alcohol, dancing - in reality it was a lot like weddings at home.  We left there and sat around Amigos for a couple of hours just visiting with friends. 

We left there around 11 and headed back up the hill to "home".  We had forgotten that when we had left earlier  they were setting up in preparation for a wedding at the chapel and at the pool area.  For some reason it seemed like a good idea at the time to stop in and check it out.  We were standing looking in when one man asked if we wanted a drink.  Of course the answer was yes!!! We talked with him and another man for about 1/2 hour and I kept looking in the doors at what looked to be a beautifully decorated room.  One of the guys saw me looking and said to go on in. 
I have never crashed a wedding in my life ( well not until earlier that evening) - and doing so in another country seemed really bad but then when would I get to see another wedding like this? So in we went and I quickly realized that we were SO under dressed.  The men were all in black suits with white shirts and ties- the women were all in long shimmery fancy dresses.  I tried to become a wall flower all the while taking pictures like crazy.  It was like a fairyland.  I found that they had covered the pool area with a floor.  The decorations were fantastic with huge fancy flower centerpieces.  The bride looked much like a bride would in the states.  There was a live band with loud Panamanian music.  I did not see anyone that I would call bridesmaids in matching dresses though. 
Yes they did throw the bouquet and the garter and yes it was the same as home.  I did not see a dollar dance though !!!
Around midnight the waiters came in carrying trays of masks, hats, and noisemakers- much as you would see on New Years Eve here.  They were beautiful mardi gras type masks but the mens hats reminded me of the Cat in the Hat type. 
Yes we draw a few looks, but for the most part no one seemed to notice we were there.  I will admit to grabbing a few desserts off the pastry area on the way out - and yes they were very good.  We finally left and I have no idea how long the party went on but it was going in full force when we left.  It was beautiful, wonderful, interesting and yes I did feel like a real wedding crasher. 
But to do not one but two weddings on the same night was maybe just a little over the top!!!
But I do not regret it, just add it to my list of Panamanian experiences.

The pictures are all from the wedding at Valle Escondido.