The Wedding

Wedding day arrived...

and wouldn't you know it.... here's comes a thunderstorm about 2 p.m. and soaks the lawn where the ceremony was to take place. Terrace furniture was stowed elsewhere and quickly replaced with chairs for the guests. Flowers were arranged to form an altar and then the music starts and here she comes down the aisle. 

I loved the brides dress... it was sooooo her. 

The vows they wrote for each other were so personal and meaningful. 

            Just look at that grin on my grandson's face!!

The ceremony was beautiful even if we were all crammed together on the terrace. And, too soon it was over and the couple were walking back down the aisle.... Mr. and Mrs. Murray... my new granddaughter-in-law. I couldn't be happier for I feel they are a true match for each other. She's been around for 8 years so I think they've stood the test of time already. 

The groom loved his granddad dearly and looked up to him and revered him. So, before the ceremony I drew him aside and told him that his  granddad was there with us... and then I pinned his granddad's wedding ring (75 years ago) into the breast pocket of his suit to have it close to his heart during the ceremony. It was truly emotional for us both. 

After the ceremony we had a lovely, delicious meal on the lawn (under a tent) 

And, then we danced the night away.

Youngest grandson with his girlfriend

The groom's Mom (my daughter Susan) dancing with her son, Owen

Shirley dancing with her nephew

Two of my granddaughters.