Dear Husband and I have just returned from a family wedding that was absolutely wonderful! \u00a0We traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, a place I had never visited. \u00a0More than one entire floor of a hotel was reserved for family and friends for the weekend. \u00a0Most of the visitors stayed through this morning, but we opted to return on Sunday. \u00a0We need to be ready for the last delivery of our belongings, and didn’t want to be caught in the Labor Day traffic.<\/p>\n
The groom’s parents hosted a party following the rehearsal, Friday night. \u00a0Usually rehearsal dinners are limited to those in the wedding but this party was open to anyone who was in town for the wedding. \u00a0It was wonderful to be able to catch up with family and meet people soon to be a part of our family. \u00a0The groomsmen got together and did a humorous presentation of the groom’s life for the past six years that had everyone laughing. \u00a0They had a life-sized cut-out of the bride and groom, and moved it around the college campus and other sites to tell the story.<\/p>\n
Saturday morning was devoted to shopping and hair appointments. \u00a0Later in the day we were shuttled to a private club for the wedding and reception. \u00a0The location was beautiful, the ceremony touching. \u00a0The entire wedding party was lovely, from the flower girls on up to the grandparents of the bride and groom!<\/p>\n
There was a choice of sea bass or file mignon for dinner. \u00a0My favorite veggie, green beans, were served steamed, whole! \u00a0While the meal was wonderful, watching the kids dance was even better! \u00a0I’m used to seeing bodies move to music, but what was interesting about this group was that they were dancing to the lyrics! \u00a0You could see their bodies responding to certain phrases, or accenting words. \u00a0It was fascinating to watch. \u00a0It also made me wish I knew ALL the lyrics! lol \u00a0Lucky for me, there were a lot of oldies on the play list.<\/p>\n
We rode a shuttle back to the hotel and crashed around midnight. \u00a0Sunday morning we were invited to brunch at the home of the parents of the bride. \u00a0Their gardens are fabulous! \u00a0 \u00a0We strolled through them before sitting down to eat and found several plants I couldn’t identify. They had TWO very functional veggie gardens, mostly blocked from view by shrubs, annuals and perennials. \u00a0What \u00a0a treat!<\/p>\n
We chatted with our extended family, caught some hugs, and were on our way. \u00a0DH drove the entire day, letting me chat with him or read, as the mood struck. \u00a0We stopped every 90 miles or so to get out and stretch. \u00a0This time, we chose not to have a meal, which made the trip go a little faster. \u00a0Kudos to the Ohio service areas, which are exceptional! \u00a0I discovered plastic cups of strawberries to go at one kiosk, and snapped them up.<\/p>\n
Our blessings go out to the entire family but especially to my great-nephew and his bride! \u00a0Congratulations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Husband and I have just returned from a family wedding that was absolutely wonderful! \u00a0We traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, a place I had never visited. \u00a0More than one entire floor of a hotel was reserved for family and friends … Continue reading