The wedding feast

I had a strange and beautiful dream. I was seated at a table for a fancy wedding feast. I was sitting with a girl I had just met, but neither of us felt sure we were supposed to be there, or where we were supposed to sit. they brought us roses dipped in the most delicious blue and purple candy that we could suck on or eat, and some strange tokens that were to be used later in the ritual. we seemed to be at Reed College, and I recognized a couple of co-workers there, but no one I knew well.  I was sure it was a wedding, though at no time was it clear who the bride and groom were, throughout the elaborate ceremony, I never saw them.  At one point someone said "that is where the mothers sit" and we changed our seats, feeling uncomfortable I told them "oh, she's not my mother," though the girl was clearly much younger than I, and she was a bit miffed that I had said that.  Then the part of the ceremony came where we went into the hall and there was bright green waters rushing through the halls, kind of levitating so nothing really got wet. each member of the the party got into a kayak and we went rushing through the building in a circuituous route, trying to control the speeding boats with our paddles and wearing elaborate costumes. my boat went into a spin, but I was able to gain control and keep from capsizing, which I think one other boat did. that is the majority of what I remember. I awoke warm and took my blankets aside and felt the need to do some stretching as I often do at night, especially when I have been doing lots of yoga- (7 days this week) and also not drinking enough water. as I was lying there, my butt was uncovered, and I began to fall back asleep. I had a half waking dream that Iyan and probably Gar were outside my door and looking in. I covered my bum, but then realized I was dreaming again.