Sunday, November 06, 2011
Erin and John's Wedding
The last time I blogged was October 20th. Since then I’ve been on a whirlwind in several different directions. The flower beds needed weeding and mulched before leaving on the 27th. It’s always easier to leave when the work has been done.
George (oldest son) came down on Tuesday (Oct. 26) and we left the next morning, putting us in Covington by 7:00pm. It has been almost 2-years since I’d been to visit and it was good to see John and Barb’s friends and then John and Erin’s friends once more. They are all long-time buddies so it’s nice to catch up with many of whom I am acquainted.
As in most wedding preparations things began to pick up speed the last two days. Shopping to be done and tables to be decorated in three different places. Lastly the fresh flowers were incorporated and things finished up nicely. The mothers did a great job of coordinating efforts and everything turned out on time and as planned.
Friends and families were arriving during the 2-days prior to the rehearsal and dinner which was Friday evening. The dinner was held in a building that used to be a church and convent but is now for serving dinner parties of all kinds. Very interesting Louisiana architecture in keeping with the surrounding area.
The next day the wedding was at 2:00pm and so most of the morning was spent in preparation. We arrived early and waited for the wedding party to arrive. The anticipation always creates an electric feeling throughout the church as people arrive and are seated.
Of course when the bride comes down the isle, all eyes are upon her and she was not disappointing. She was beautiful in white and I watched John’s face as she walked towards him…..somehow the groom always looks like he’s never seen his bride before. A nervous smile crossed his face and then the exchange of nuptials began.
After leaving the church we met the photographer who took pictures of the wedding party and close relatives. The backdrop was live-oaks with their long limbs outstretched…..simply beautiful and timeless in stature, a direct opposite to the newness of a wedding party.
We then went inside for the reception in the beautiful, old, plantation home, and if you’ve never been to a Louisiana wedding you have no idea what celebration is. It lasted until 6:00pm, followed by a party at John and Barb’s home.
The laughter and smiling faces throughout the house and lawn were constant and joyful. To sum up the whole affair, it was a matter of the heart and the beginning of two lives together. Two people who found each other to love above all others.
And may it always be……
Essentially Esther
George (oldest son) came down on Tuesday (Oct. 26) and we left the next morning, putting us in Covington by 7:00pm. It has been almost 2-years since I’d been to visit and it was good to see John and Barb’s friends and then John and Erin’s friends once more. They are all long-time buddies so it’s nice to catch up with many of whom I am acquainted.
As in most wedding preparations things began to pick up speed the last two days. Shopping to be done and tables to be decorated in three different places. Lastly the fresh flowers were incorporated and things finished up nicely. The mothers did a great job of coordinating efforts and everything turned out on time and as planned.
Friends and families were arriving during the 2-days prior to the rehearsal and dinner which was Friday evening. The dinner was held in a building that used to be a church and convent but is now for serving dinner parties of all kinds. Very interesting Louisiana architecture in keeping with the surrounding area.
The next day the wedding was at 2:00pm and so most of the morning was spent in preparation. We arrived early and waited for the wedding party to arrive. The anticipation always creates an electric feeling throughout the church as people arrive and are seated.
Of course when the bride comes down the isle, all eyes are upon her and she was not disappointing. She was beautiful in white and I watched John’s face as she walked towards him…..somehow the groom always looks like he’s never seen his bride before. A nervous smile crossed his face and then the exchange of nuptials began.
After leaving the church we met the photographer who took pictures of the wedding party and close relatives. The backdrop was live-oaks with their long limbs outstretched…..simply beautiful and timeless in stature, a direct opposite to the newness of a wedding party.
We then went inside for the reception in the beautiful, old, plantation home, and if you’ve never been to a Louisiana wedding you have no idea what celebration is. It lasted until 6:00pm, followed by a party at John and Barb’s home.
The laughter and smiling faces throughout the house and lawn were constant and joyful. To sum up the whole affair, it was a matter of the heart and the beginning of two lives together. Two people who found each other to love above all others.
And may it always be……
Essentially Esther
