What a Wedding!

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I loved grandson Nathaniel’s and Sarah’s wedding. They concentrated on family and friends, so that everyone felt the closeness. I’ve seen photos of weddings where there were up to twelve attendants, including a flower girl, ring bearer, bridesmaids and groomsmen. Not this one!The ceremony was held outside in a small garden surrounded by hedges and trees. Nate had his mother walk him to the arbor, followed by his dad. Sarah’s mother escorted her daughter down the aisle. She arranged Sarah’s dress, and took her bouquet before sitting with her family. They requested no photographs during the ceremony, so it was peaceful and reverent.

I was thrilled that Nathaniel asked to use my husband’s wedding band. He also wore John’s watch, which he’d had repaired. Kate had John’s ashes in a pendant, and BIL Thom wore one of John’s ties which had steam engines on it. There were probably other mementos present on the other side of the aisle.

The photographer worked quickly to get various groups posed with the bride and groom. Appetizers and drinks were served in another area outside. I was amused that the main soda was Cheerwine, a North Carolina product and Sarah’s favorite.

Inside, we had a lovely buffet brunch. Nathaniel asked if I had taken a bagel and lox, a New York specialty. I had and greatly enjoyed them with cream cheese and onions. There were casseroles and breads, bacon and eggs, fresh fruits, and banana bread with chocolate chips.

Neighbor Connie made wedding favors – exquisite boxes with candy inside. Sarah and Nate put together jars of honey that were sealed with a silver bee. The color-coordinated fans were in a basket at the entrance to the garden, where they would have been needed on a hot day.

The wedding cake was on display, and everyone admired it, knowing Nathaniel had made it. He had also baked the sheet cake that was served to us. Needless to say, it was delicious.

I enjoyed meeting and chatting with members of Sarah’s delightful family. They had drawn Nate into their circle and made him one of them years ago. Sarah has been one of us for a long time, too.

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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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46 thoughts on “What a Wedding!”

  2. Thank you for sharing this special day with us, Anne. They are such a beautiful couple, and look so elegant. I wish them every happiness as they embark on their new life as a couple.

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  4. Simply beautiful. Extra cheers for simple..So many today go way over board and it doesn’t add a thing to “living happily ever after”.my best wishes for the happy couple.

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  9. So great to “see” your grandson Nate and his lovely bride Sarah. Wishing them many blessings.💙🙏💐💕

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  10. Congratulations Nathaniel & Sarah 💐. So pretty wedding Couple image. A truly special day 💕. Good blessing.

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  11. How rare and precious to be a part of a wedding focused on the ceremony and on the couple. Nathaniel making the cakes, honoring John’s memory… Extraordinary young couple all the way around♥️!

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  13. What a wonderful wedding for a wonderful beautiful couple, you looked very very nice too but the sweetest thing to me, having been so close to my grandad ( and still wearing his watch at times) was that you made sure he was there through memory and tokens❤️

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  15. They look so happy, don’t they? Sarah’s dress and veil are gorgeous. I like the blue trim on the veil. Many good wishes to the newlyweds.

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  16. How wonderful, a perfect couple. I love her dress and veil. We have all watched Nathaniel become a fine young man here on your blog and I can’t help feeling proud. It sounds like a splendid time for all and I’m glad your husband was there in spirit.

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  18. Hey there old friend. Congrats to the newly weds. I feel like I’ve known the Lad forever. Weddings are such a joy. To date I’ve officiated at seven, a brother, his second, two granddaughters, a Niece, a nephew, and two children of close friends. Spent some time as a Hospital chaplain also. A bum knee ended that association. All good here, Mary Agnes quilting, our gifts to many, Big family, so many weddings, I like to think I do my part, I write the check for material, she keeps her hands busy. Health good for this month, take care, Hi to all who remember the Rooster.

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    1. How lovely to hear from you! I’m glad you’re doing well. I will mention you to neighbor Logan the next time I see him. He remembers you are the one who wrote a poem for him. Of course John would remember you, but he’s been gone for three years now. I’m glad to know you have officiated at seven weddings. How special!! Greetings to Mary Agnes.

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  19. Well I’ve been behind everywhere the last few weeks – between storms, tech issues, my neighbor’s dog has evidently died and I have peace and quiet in my life again so I’m able to read and have read like crazy. When you mentioned “the wedding” I clicked down, realizing it must have been Nathaniel and Sarah’s wedding as you mentioned it was June. Sarah was a beautiful bridge and Nathaniel a handsome groom. It seems he was just a teen popping into that big shoe or playing pranks in your house. Time flies by too quickly.

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      1. I’m sure it was – they seemed perfectly suited for one another from all the posts you wrote. Yes, I am so thrilled and I don’t care how that sounds. I thought I might lose my mind with that dog – apparently Bichon Frises have separation anxiety issues. I hope she does not get another dog for awhile, especially that breed. It was a shelter pet – probably that’s why!

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          1. I do too Ann – the two poodles tormented my mom as she was pretty much confined to the kitchen. This one was horrible and it’s been such a joy to have peace and quiet again. I can’t tell you. I ruined my hearing by putting earplugs, then Kleenex stuffed in my ears … now I have mild ringing in my ears when it is quiet in the house because of doing that.

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