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I just attended the most glorious wedding
Before the ceremony, each guest was handed a candle
The couple walked in at the same time, both accompanied by their parents
In the Buddhist tradition, each member of the “celebration crew” placed an item on a table in the center of the room, with each item symbolizing what they wanted for the couple in married life.
To start the ceremony, both sets of parents lit a candle on the table.
We held a moment of silence to share our own good intentions for the couple
My beautiful parents-in-law officiated the ceremony
It was full of love and told the story of the couple
The ceremony crew lit each of their candles from the center flames
They turned to the guests and the flame was passed from one person to the next until the room was glowing with candle light
Rachael and Russell had each written their own vows, read with sincerity and tears
They placed their rings on each other’s fingers in unison
In the Jewish tradition, they each sipped wine from a glass
Wrapped the glass in a cloth and,
Together,
Stepped on the glass
“May this relationship last as long as the glass remains broken, forever!”
Brenda announced, “you may now share your first kiss as a married couple”
We cheered
Upstairs the guests signed a beautiful poster, a tree with large green and red leaves
Now filled with silver names of witnesses to the marriage
We drank and ate and mingled
Back downstairs in the ballroom, we toasted the bride and groom
Ate cannolis
And the dancing began
Different generations, families, children, aunts, uncles, moms, dads, friends
People of all different backgrounds
Laughed and swung and boogied on the dance floor
Every person was smiling
It was such a genuine celebration of a gorgeous couple who clearly love one another dearly
And tonight, for the first time in a year and a half
I danced
I danced with my husband
I danced with my parents-in-law
I danced with new friends
I didn’t feel sick
I didn’t feel tired
I wasn’t in pain (well, my feet eventually hurt. But what a joy to have sore feet from dancing in heels and not from toenails falling off or hand foot syndrome or cramping)!
This year has started with good food, great people, and the feeling of joy
My heart is full and happy
May the year continue to be filled with such light
The end (for now).
Before the ceremony, each guest was handed a candle
The couple walked in at the same time, both accompanied by their parents
In the Buddhist tradition, each member of the “celebration crew” placed an item on a table in the center of the room, with each item symbolizing what they wanted for the couple in married life.
To start the ceremony, both sets of parents lit a candle on the table.
We held a moment of silence to share our own good intentions for the couple
My beautiful parents-in-law officiated the ceremony
It was full of love and told the story of the couple
The ceremony crew lit each of their candles from the center flames
They turned to the guests and the flame was passed from one person to the next until the room was glowing with candle light
Rachael and Russell had each written their own vows, read with sincerity and tears
They placed their rings on each other’s fingers in unison
In the Jewish tradition, they each sipped wine from a glass
Wrapped the glass in a cloth and,
Together,
Stepped on the glass
“May this relationship last as long as the glass remains broken, forever!”
Brenda announced, “you may now share your first kiss as a married couple”
We cheered
Upstairs the guests signed a beautiful poster, a tree with large green and red leaves
Now filled with silver names of witnesses to the marriage
We drank and ate and mingled
Back downstairs in the ballroom, we toasted the bride and groom
Ate cannolis
And the dancing began
Different generations, families, children, aunts, uncles, moms, dads, friends
People of all different backgrounds
Laughed and swung and boogied on the dance floor
Every person was smiling
It was such a genuine celebration of a gorgeous couple who clearly love one another dearly
And tonight, for the first time in a year and a half
I danced
I danced with my husband
I danced with my parents-in-law
I danced with new friends
I didn’t feel sick
I didn’t feel tired
I wasn’t in pain (well, my feet eventually hurt. But what a joy to have sore feet from dancing in heels and not from toenails falling off or hand foot syndrome or cramping)!
This year has started with good food, great people, and the feeling of joy
My heart is full and happy
May the year continue to be filled with such light
The end (for now).