The big weekend finally arrived. All week we (groom's family) put stuff on piles "for the wedding". When we arrived at the church/reception hall I realized that the bride's family was probably piling things and planning things for a lot longer than we were!
When and if we ever have a daughter's wedding I have a feeling this planning thing will need more than one page in my calendar.
We did get to help with the set-up....well some of us 😀 They did actually work
but this particular photo doesn't seem that way.
Did I ever mention that we are twins? Not look-alike kind, but born-on-the-same-day kind.
Last minute advice from mom? Actually don't know what we were saying.
In the evening we had the rehearsal dinner. I was so worried that I would forget something important., but so far I don't think I did, so I think I won't worry about it anymore.
We had some diet considerations to consider as a number of the attendees were gluten-intolerant, but the GF brownies actually turned out OK. I made subs for the supper along with fruit, cookies and ice cream. The subs were made the "right" way--hard salami, capricola ham and provolone cheese--family opinion here.
The table decorations were all in place when we came back in the evening--very nice.
Now --no hands in your pockets--and smile!
Three sisters about to gain another sister--they like this adding -girls- to- the -family thing.
They get this benefit of:
Parker quite happy to be out of his seat after their long drive.
Caught her smiling!
Oh wow! look at what 5-1/2 years can do!
Sisters! they were good for you Ben.
I really like this one!
Again, time flies and all that!
This time we weren't freezing though.
Gotta wait till the official pics come out for the ones with the bridal party.
This is the bride and groom from 5-1/2 years ago, wonder if it will be that long till the next wedding?
Then we needed to pay the "bride price"--Jana's three brothers always told Ben that since she is their only sister she is very valuable and they won't let her go easily-- they figured she was at least worth
"10 cows"
Last week Ben called me and said, "Mom, they just don't have any cows at the stores around here, can you help me?"
I was happy to!
So at the end of the reception when they were saying their farewells, Ben started with his story--"There is one piece of business that needs to happen yet."
I could see the father-of-the-bride's face, he was confused--so were the brothers.
It was a good laugh as Ben counted out his ten cows and set them in a row.
The last piece of paper and they were on their way.
Since Ben has been living on his own for the past year, it doesn't leave as big of a hole in our family. DH and I get to claim our master bedroom again since there are only two boys in the house anymore.
Hmm wonder if I should re-decorate?
Not sure what I am going to start, now that the Wedding is over.
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