Three Weddings in Three Months

I've been at my current job for just about 3 months, and in that time I have gone to three weddings. One took me all the way to the other side of America, but the other two were local. They were all astonishingly different considering that just one culture produced them.

At the end of September, a good friend got married in a redwood grove. This setting was gorgeous. I love the idea of getting married among trees. I had a fantastic time, partially because I got to see some of my old co-workers who I had been missing. It was also great because I didn't have to be in any photos.

We had to leave a little early, though, as my husband needed to jump on a plane for his brother's bachelor party in North Carolina. From all accounts (at least the ones people have told me) the bachelor party was fun rather than wild, though one partier did throw up all down the hallway and all over the bathroom before finally making it to the toilet (which clogged).

The second wedding was in North Carolina; my brother in law married one of the sweetest people I have ever met. The wedding took place down on the sand dunes by the ocean in Wilmington. They had a Quaker wedding. The idea behind this is wonderful. The vows are said by the couple to each other surrounded by their families and friends. If anyone is moved to speak they can. When no one was speaking everyone sat quietly and reflected on what had just been said. The wedding seemed communal rather than formal.

Unfortunately, I was in a lot of photographs at this wedding. The outfit I had packed I chose on the basis that it didn't wrinkle easily and didn't bother to try it on before I left. It was much shorter than I remembered (I hadn't worn it since college) — not short enough to be scandalous, just short enough to make sure I don't bend over to pick things up.

This year's final wedding was in Yosemite and happened just last weekend. My brother married a wonderful woman in the Yosemite chapel. This was by far the grandest of the three weddings. The scenery was glorious, the accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious. The party was also great; some of my favorite people all gathered together.

As I was a bridesmaid I was in a lot of photos, but I came prepared knowing that was going to happen. And at least the skirt wasn't too short — it was floor length.

It's been a good three months. I'm delighted to have new relatives, new families and new friends connected to me by marriage.

Comments

[Alia]

:-)

I wanna see some of these pictures!

[Jules]

Me too!

[Tabitha]

Coming soon :-)