Yesterday I travelled to Mt. Vernon just south of DC to attend the wedding of a dear college friend. At the same time, I got to see all of my college friends, and as we all said, it was like a family reunion. Folks came from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and DC.
Sometimes I am amazed at how these friendships have endured and remained strong through the years. We have known each other for 13 years. We have celebrated births, weddings and graduations; and we have supported and encouraged during losses and difficult news. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends!
The wedding was beautiful. The ceremony was outside in the garden at the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church. It was a sunny morning with birds chirping in the background. They had a string quartet playing, and as my friend walked down the aisle, all eyes were on her. She looked absolutely beautiful. Her bouquet had roses, orange calla lillies, berries and fall leaves. She looked so happy. They exchanged their vows - the promises, as we watched them make this lifetime committment to one another.
The day was autumn themed, with fall colors of brown, burgundy, and orange, and the food was scrumtuous! We had Virginia ham or chicken stuffed with apples and cornbread, steamed squash and zuccini, mashed sweet or regular potatos, cranberry and almond salad and bread.
The greatest part of the day was watching my two friends declare their love for each other and being able to share in their joy. They are off to Greece this morning, and I can't wait to see pictures of their trip!
Here is a link with some pictures of the location. I left my camera at work and couldn't take any pictures. I know!!!
3 comments:
Sounds so, so wonderful!
But shame on you for forgetting your camera!!!
Kate! I know! I was so mad, but running late. You know how it is. I have to trust that other folks will share. :-( (It was driving me nuts, actually!)
It was lovely and I agree H, so many years have passed but our friendship still endures as strong as ever.
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