Day 249 -- September Wedding Day

Today the son of a friend of mine -- and someone I call a friend -- is getting married. I have so enjoyed the posts from his parents and the couple. There is such joy in the photos of the preparations of the past couple of weeks. I do look forward to pics from the event itself. The weather where they are appears to have provided a wonderful September day.

Weddings are one of the many life events that give us time to pause to celebrate and immerse ourselves in the joy of beginnings. Each wedding I've attended has been unique, reflecting the personalities and interests of the couple. I've been a bridesmaid 4 times and twice acted as surrogate mother of the bride or maid of honour when brides were planning far from home. I've even visited the famed Kleinfeld's with a conference colleague a couple years ago. I do love the planning and gatherings before the wedding -- showers, stagettes and the more traditional trousseau teas (haven't been to one of those since I was very young). The day itself has always brought surprises and fun -- great dances, outdoor venues, wonderful dinners and receptions. The wedding breakfast the following day can be a calmer time to chat and eat -- I do enjoy food <smile>.

So -- in honour of the couple being married today and all my married friends, I have two songs. If you read this blog with any regularity, you know I have trouble sticking to the one song a day rule <g>. The first selection today is specifically for the newly weds -- a song I've always loved. The second song is for them and all others. Enjoy!

At Last -- Etta James

September -- Earth, Wind & Fire