Big goings-on here lately. A family wedding took place last weekend and it was some to-do, I tell ya. As it was in an actual church, there was some concern on my part over whether or not I would burst into flames. Thankfully, that didn’t happen. Anyhoo…

 

 

My cousin Shady was making an honest woman of his beloved, Susie. Friends and relatives convened – from all seven directions – in Pasadena.

 

 

There was a huge Georgia contingency, as well as a major showing from Northern California. Once that lot was mixed together, there was no stopping the party! Seriously, it was a lovely group of people and I like to think a good time was had by all.

 

My young cousin Ian was an usher. Shady gave all his groomsmen bobble-heads in their likenesses. Ian’s was my favorite…

 

 

After the rehearsal feast, Shady’s parents, uncle and family friend serenaded his bride with a touching rendition of “Brown Eyes.” This is a song they’ve sung since college, where the boys used to sing to the girls from beneath their balconies. I love the idea of that tradition. And I love that it was shared at Shady’s & Susie’s rehearsal.

 

 

When all was said and done, it felt like the rehearsal and dinner went quite well. It felt like everyone was prepared for the big day. It felt like love.

 

Can’t ask for more than that.

 

Tomorrow: the Wedding!

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