After a day of R&R (rest and reflection) I decided that there are a few more things I want to say about the wedding. Indulge me, it may be a long time until the next one.
First, it was held at Emanuel Lutheran Church here in Fort Wayne. It is a beautiful historic church, that has been lovingly and tastefully refurbished over the last few years. More importantly, it is the bride's home church and has been her family's church for four generations. I learned that in conversation with the bride's grandmother. The minister conducted a very moving ceremony and obviously knew and liked the bride and groom. I think that makes such a difference. It was a small families and close friends only wedding, about 35 people altogether.
After the wedding was over many pictures were taken. It was a perfect day for outside pictures.
Then we all headed to Biaggi's for the reception. My wonder spouse and I paid for the reception as our gift. The bride and her mother-in-law (my daughter) selected the menu, a nice buffet. The bride's grandmother provided lovely bouquets for each of the tables as well as the flowers in the church and the bride's bouquet. It was all quite festive, but not over done.
In fact, it was so 'underdone' that when it came time for us to pay the tab we were told that there was a problem. The private room we had reserved came with a $2,000 price tag (including food and drinks). Toward the end of the evening our tab was only $1,400. So I stood up, explained the problem to our guests, and told them that they could help by each taking home two bottles of wine. They cheerfully agreed.
I hope that, as they drink their wine at home over the next weeks, they will drink a toast to the newly weds. Or better yet, say a prayer for their long and happy life together.
Obviously I couldn't take pictures during the ceremony, but I did get this shot of the interior of the church. I'm sure you will agree that it was a lovely setting for the wedding ceremony.
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