Yesterday we did a new thing and hosted a wedding in our home. My writing partner and her true love were married in front of our dining room window overlooking the herb garden. Little did I know last spring when I designed the garden that dear friends would want to get married with that as a back drop.
Naturally one thing went wrong, I broke the coffee maker an hour before the guests arrived. Our neighbors, who are dolls, loaned us their coffee maker for the afternoon.
The flowers looked lovely. My one sister-in-law watched our noisy dog, who is very hard to handle at indoor parties. My other sister-in-law helped out in the kitchen during the most crucial two hours. Very few presents were brought, which is great because it can be hard to keep track of such things at a wedding.
I think it went well, everyone seemed happy, the falling snow happened after everyone had arrived. The food was enjoyed. Every scrap of my artichoke dip was eaten, as well as multiple cheeses, pate, smoked salmon, caviar and other yummy stuff.
My writing partner carried the handkerchief carried by my mother [and me and my niece and...] at her wedding over 60 years ago. For good luck.
The mocha wedding cake [not made by me] was truly decadent yet somehow light. It was the right size, most of it was eaten.
The couple getting married were radiant and their jack russell made an adorable ring bearer.
My wife and I were too tired to go to the after party down the street, which was a shame but we took a short stroll through the snow globe that was our neighborhood last night and slept the sleep of the satisfied.
It was truly a delight. I recommend hosting a wedding to anyone. :)
2 comments:
It was perfect to receive that special handkerchief & to blot my tears with it. It helped so much that I had it in my hand exactly when I needed it. You guys were such great hosts! Everything went so well!
-the happy bride
I am so glad that one of mom's wedding handkerchiefs got another use. Not to mention it was borrowed AND old. Your outfit was new, and perhaps there was something blue?
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