Thursday, August 31, 2006

Nothing But Blue Skies!


We are so blessed by the weather for this Wedding Weekend! After living 9 months with the thought, "what if a hurricane heads for Houston on Wedding Day?" and feeling my stomach knot up at the birth of the tropical Whatever Ernesto last week, today and the days ahead couldn't be better! It's unheard of to have temperatures in the 80's and low humidity in the Houston area this time of year. Amazing!

Two of Portia's bridesmaids arrived yesterday from NYC and Dallas. Last night the three of them plus Babs and several other girlfriends took Portia out for the evening. Today (in true RevGalPal style!) we're off to a spa for group mani/pedis. Then its over to SIL's to put together the wedding programs and favors. More of the wedding party arrive today for DK to entertain.

Tomorrow there is a Bridal Luncheon, the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner--never mind the arrival of the rest of the out of town relatives. Saturday morning it's hair and makeup time at our house for the bridesmaids. All the women relatives are invited to come over and visit until time to go to the church for photos.

Then the Moment of Truth arrives. Will the 3 Presbyterian pastors involved in the service manage to avoid tripping over each other? Will the 2 year old ringbearer have a melt-down? Will the 4 year old flower girl skip down the aisle? Will the 5 year old flower girl, tomboy that she is, balk at wearing the dress? How beautifully will my neice and Portia's oldest friend sing? How many handkerchiefs will the MOB go through during the ceremony? Then it's off to the reception and the chance to greet all our guests.

Sunday morning there's a post-wedding brunch for the out-of-town guests and local relatives and friends. One of the pastors can come because (ha-ha!) he's retired. The other two have to lead worship. Portia and DK plan to attend so he can visit with his parents and relatives from Florida.

The problems of the world and the church are being set aside for the time being. I'm stoked!


15 comments:

Princess of Everything (and then some) said...

It is all falling into place so well! I hope that this is such a special and wonderful weekend for all of you!

MannaChef said...

I'm so excited I can hardly wait and I'm not even involved with the wedding. I guess I'm excited for you! Have fun and take lots of pictures.

Gannet Girl said...

I'm jealous. I had an outdoor wedding planned. We had a tornado.

Have awonderful time!

Questing Parson said...

Three clergy. That should get the knot tied tight.

Anonymous said...

You might be too Presbyterian if

...you get married by a committee.

spookyrach said...

Rev dave scores again!!!!


This sounds like quite a whirlwind, QG. Have a wonderful weekend!

Anonymous said...

No worries!

Enjoy it all and savor the moments...even the commitees!

"Taste and See That the Lord Is Good"
--Psalm 34:1 (a wedding verse?)

annie said...

So glad it's all falling into place!

zorra said...

I can hardly wait! It's gonna be great.

Anonymous said...

You go girls! oh, and the men, too, I guess. :)

Have a FAB time.

blessings!

Anonymous said...

I literally checked in today to hear about the weather. So glad that Ernesto and John are not invited.

Have a fabulous time!

Michael Kruse said...

While you are marrying off your daughter, my good friend (and best man at my wedding) will be marrying off his daughter at an outdoor wedding in St. Louis. We are driving there in the morning. Great weather here too!

All the best! Glad it has all come together.

St. Casserole said...

I'm enjoying thinking about your MOB experiences. Hope all is fun and goes well!

mibi52/ The Rev. Dr. Mary Brennan Thorpe said...

Have a beautiful weekend, and bring lots of hankies!

St. Casserole said...

I enjoyed thinking about the wedding this weekend and sending prayers that the day went as you wished.

Can't wait to hear all about it!