Frankenstein is walking me down the aisle for my daughter's wedding, and I'm thrilled.
By the time you read this, it'll all be done. I'm just hoping I don't accidentally set the altar cloth afire while lighting candles....
Nine days ago, I got one of *those* phone calls. "Mama? I was in an accident. I'm bleeding. I'm bleeding really bad." A host of guardian angels must have been watching Colin that day. His classic 1964 Mustang had no headrest, no airbag, no seatbelts. (Classic cars don't have to have standard safety equipment.) Instead of flying through the windshield, my son hit the steering wheel and remained in the car. The swelling has gone down, his black eyes are now back to normal, and his nose no longer resembles a grotesque water balloon. Ahhhh, but he's sporting a very impressive line of stitches across his forehead.
Of course he's an usher at his sister's wedding.
We're all thrilled he's with us to share the day.
The pastor probably hasn't ever conducted a wedding rehearsal like tonight's. I asked Shannan just how many chicken, goats, lambs, and cows he's paying us for Kelly's bride price. His response? "I don't have any, but I'll cook whatever you run past me." (He's a professional chef.) Off balance from our group, the pastor got things turned around and tried to line everyone up with the bride and maid of honor on the wrong side. A quick practice. a recessional, then we'd rehearse... But Kelly and Shannan disappeared briefly. They returned wearing Bride and Groom aprons! I asked if Kelly planned to vow obedience. The pastor's response delighted us all: "It depends on who pays me more money."
Whether the 1930 Ford Model A will be done by tomorrow in time for the wedding is still questionable. I might have to help line up a Bicycle Build for Two.
Often, we ask "Why doesn't Jesus come back? Today would be a good day." I had an Ah-Ha! moment today about that. Getting ready for a wedding feast is a massive undertaking. And that's just for ordinary couples. The Lamb is returning for His bride and the entire universe is invited. No matter how many angels are in heaven, preparing for that reception is celebration on a whole different scale. Framed in that way, two thousand years seems very reasonable. On that day, it'll be come-as-you-are. It won't matter if you're wearing an apron or sporting Frankenstein stitches. If I'm still around, I'll post pictures!
Cathy
Cathy
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Wahoo! Come quickly Lord Jesus! :)
Cathy! I do hope the wedding goes well and that your son is feeling much more human! Poor guy I feel so sorry for him and we hope he is back on deck quickly! Please would you post some pics of the happy couple?
I thought I would share with you, about our nephew's wedding which was held three weeks ago. It was quite a warm day(37 degrees celsius) and as the chaplain is without a parish chuch at the moment, he agreed to officiate their wedding at their local golf club.
It was a truly beautiful setting, but it turned out to be a wedding with a difference.
One of our other nephews flew out from Paris encased in a knee brace and on crutches...he tore his anterior cruciate ligament just a few days prior to flying to Aus. It goes without saying he was one of the Groomsman in the wedding party! Fortunately, he managed pretty well without his crutches during the wedding ceremony, but was in a great deal of pain.
The little flower girl (one of our nieces) was sporting a very pretty pink plaster cast and was also on crutches...she broke her leg a couple of weeks before the wedding.
As if that wasn't bad enough, one of the bridesmaids collapsed during the ceremony, followed very shortly after,by her best friend,also a bridesmaid! What a chapter of accidents! The two girls took a long while to "come round" and one of them collapsed a second time. The ice and chilled water did overtime I can tell you!
Our nephew and his lovely bride, somehow managed to keep their composure, as they said their vows with the two girls lying at their feet! Full marks to the bride and groom I say, and as far as the Chaplain was concerned, he took the wedding as though it was a perfectly normal occurrence to have members of the wedding party, passing out, especially as his daughter was one of the bridesmaids. Imagine what the poor chap must have been feeling?
Eventually things settled and ninety minutes later the Reception began. Everything went smoothly from then on.
Apart from the mishaps, it was wonderful to share in the young couple's happiness. May it continue in that vein!
Would love to hear about your daughter's wedding Cathy!
Blessings to you and your family.
Rosie
Best wishes to you and your daughter!!! Hope to see pictures soon--I'm sure it'll be beautiful and wonderful!
I'm so glad your son survived the accident and he is well enough to be in the wedding. Congratulations to your daughter and her new husband.
It's done! No one fainted, fell, or forgot anything vital. Rosie--I'm agog at you nephew's wedding! Things went smoothly for us. With a vintage theme, the men all wore pinstripe suits. Shannan and the best man wore black-and-white men's spectator shoes. Kelly glowed in an ivory lace gown, and twenty vintage rhinestone pins sparkled amongst the cream roses of her boquet. Most of all, though, joy rang in their voices as they said their vows. Shannan cooked the wedding supper and his friends served it. Ohhhhh, man-- I'm going to spend the rest of my life reminding him that he promised to cook for us as "bride price" for Kelly! We had a photo booth at the reception, and everyone had a blast donning hats, boas, mustaches, etc. I wish I had photos to share right now. Decked out in her gown and veil, Kelly slapped on a black bowler and a stick-on mustache. Shannan grabbed a boa and lifted up his pantleg and posed. You can only imagine what that started. God bless them. And if He's feeling especially merciful, maybe He can restore the decrepit, exhausted parents!
Cath
Cathy! So glad to hear the big event went smoothly.:0) Your daughter's wedding sounds nothing short of fantastic and your daughter's wedding gown sounds gorgeous and as for the fellas..WOW! Can't wait to see the pics! BTW... Congrats to the decrepit parents as well, for a job well done!!:0)
Cheers
Rosie
Oh Cathy!! I am SO thankful your son is okay and wasn't hurt any worse--Praise the Lord! ~ And I just read your comments with some of the wedding details *smile*--sounds like a glorious (and FUN) event! May the Lord always bless your daughter and son-in-law. ~ Please get some rest! Speaking from experience (2 daughters marrying in 13 months!) being a mother of the bride is wonderful, but exhausting!!! Hugs, Patti Jo :)
Congrats to the Bride and Groom and also the parents! Sounds like a memorable and wonderful wedding!
Hey---have any of you ever watched Project Runway? I'm up to my hips in organza chair bows, pew bows, ostrich feathers, ribbon, cross-shaped cookie cutters, the vinyl remnants from cutting out wall decorations on my Cricut, and rhinestones. Can't you just imagine what clothing designs they'd make from that assortment? (Linen and napkins are too easy, so those wouldn't be allowed.) I've sorted, folded, packaged, and boxed up a bunch of it. How, then, can it be that it looks like I have more now than when I started?
PJ, you're an expert. What are the secrets to surviving the aftermath?
Cath
Hey Cathy! Just saw your question to me....Speaking as an "expert" Mother of the Bride *grin* - - I'd have to say first and foremost: Don't be hard on yourself and try to do ALL the "after the Wedding" tasks at once. You've been through a lot, and are most likely VERY tired (physically and emotionally). So, treat yourself kindly and take it a little at a time. Oh yes....and don't forget to indulge in your favorite treat as you are going about your post-Wedding work (chocolate, donuts, whatever you like!). Love, PJ :)
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