We went to a wedding with BJ and Lauren yesterday and it was one of the best ceremonies that I have ever attended. One of BJ's very close friends is the groom so some of his entourage will also be attending which is good since we don't know anybody.The wedding was held at a friend of the bride's house in their backyard. The house was located on Lake Michigan in Mequon, the weather was perfect, it was the most amazing setting for a wedding. We walked a long path from the front of the house to the backyard where the landscaping was well done, there was a decorated port-a-potty, just in case, on the path, we passed a cute little potting shed then found ourselves on a walk way lined in hydrangeas, in a backyard filled with white chairs that had champagne glasses tied with a bow on the back of them. We were handed a program and a vial of bubbles. I wanted to blow the bubbles since the moment they were handed to me.
There was an arch covered in flowers at the edge of the yard. The background was filled with the view of Lake Michigan. The beautiful blue water was accented by the clear blue sky, it was breath-taking. There was a three-piece ensemble including a flutist, pianist, and cellist playing classical music which completed the gorgeous setting.
The beauty of these two young people is their desire to make the world a better place. They met at a political meeting, they love animals, and they work in careers that are all about helping people. Even during their wedding ceremony, they wanted to make sure everyone was involved. In the middle of the ceremony, the rings were passed around so everyone in attendance could bless them. It made me feel like I was truly a part of the wedding. Towards the end of the ceremony, the bridesmaids and groomsmen filled everyone's champagne glasses so we could toast the bride and groom at the end of the ceremony. I've never participated in a wedding quite like this.
After the ceremony, we drove a few miles down the road to the bride's home for dinner on the lawn. The yard was beautifully decorated, with large tents, a long table for the wedding party, and round tables for the guests. There were hydrangeas and candles everywhere. There was an open bar and as the drinks started flowing, some food was served. Apparently there was one little mistake, the house was locked when the caterers got there so nothing was ready as guests arrived. Seriously, no one would have ever guessed. There were hors d'oeuvres then more hors d'oeuvres then even more. The bride and groom were in a horse-drawn carriage that would take an hour to get to this reception so this was a great way to fill the time.
During the dinner the bride presented the groom with a special gift. She gave him a tree in memory of the groom's deceased father. It was a wonderful gesture. After dinner there were wedding cupcakes. They were decorated and arranged beautifully. The presentation was better than a wedding cake.
I loved how intimate this gathering of family and friends was. It had all the beauty and elegance of weddings in big churches and giant banquet halls, but it was better. All the guests felt special and really honored to be there. It was a beautiful experience.
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