Mom and Katies Wedding
May 17th was the perfect day for a wedding on the beach. I spent the evening before the wedding at my mom’s house helping prepare the flower centerpieces and keeping her company. Katie, the other bride, spent the evening at her father’s house.
The next morning, we went over to the beach (just a short walk from Mom and Katie’s house) where friends and family were gathered on beach towels and beach chairs for the ceremony. While our pastors were present, they were unable to participate in the ceremony because of the United Methodist stand on homosexuality. My mom’s long-time, dear friend, Maggie flew up from Florida and performed a lovely celebration on the sand with a simple antique table serving as the alter.
Margee Liz was the flower girl with the help of Cassie who read the story of Naomi and Ruth. Mom and Katie each came down “the aisle” barefoot. My sister and brother later brought the elements to the front and I helped Maggie by serving the cup. Guests were invited to take communion or receive a blessing from Mom and Katie. The whole service was beautifully organic.
Following the ceremony, we drove across the bay to NYC’s first airport for the reception. Much to the delight of the children, there was not only a clown to entertain them with cotton candy and animal balloons, but Dora and Diego showed up and danced with the kids and with Katie.
There was a wonderful brunch buffet with eggs, potatoes, pancakes, salmon, fruit, rolls and a carving station. Ben made the most impressive wedding cake you have ever seen with tier upon tier of butter cream and natural roses. I made cupcakes using Gale Gand’s recipe on the Food Network website (this is a great “go to” recipe if you need to make a few dozen cupcakes) and Ben turned them into additional flowers to surround the cake.
The day was appropriately festive with joy and love in abundance!
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