Don't Rain On My Parade
Jenny and Mike will remain one of my favorite couples. Jenny was a delight from day one. I actually met her mother first since Jenny lived in St. Louis and was planning her wedding long distance. When we finally met face-to-face for the first time, it was just as though we were old friends reuniting. And, with Jenny, there's never a dull moment -- a sense of humor and positive attitude that brightened up my day every time I saw her.
When I met Mike, I could see the attraction. Studying for his doctorate in St. Louis, I expected to have to put on my intellectual face and get on his level. NOT!! He was one of the kindest, down-to-earth, most gentle giants I've ever known. It was obvious he adored Jenny; ready to do whatever it took to make her wedding day perfect for her.
Needles to say, coordinating their wedding was delightful. The ceremony and a portion of the reception were planned for outdoors, and as time got closer the weather was not looking real cooperative. Those afternoon June showers were quite predictable and on time just about every day. We made the decision to have a tent over the ceremony area, rain or shine. It was looking pretty positive, but late afternoon, we stood up on Red Mountain and watched the storm clouds roll in after the band, caterer and florist had been given the go ahead to set up in the outdoor areas.
The storm came. . . and went . . . and came. With minimal damage, the ceremony was ready to begin. The guests had been seated under the tent, the musician was playing, and the heavens opened up, again. There was much hustling around among the guests to stay dry in the blowing rain, and the attendants were able to get under cover and down the aisle.
But, the beauty of the entire evening occurred just as the bride and her father started down the aisle to the tent. The rain stopped, the sun came out and she never felt a drop. She was indeed the star of the show; it was perfect! The ceremony continued, they kissed and the party began--with many of the guests never going inside except for food. The band kept everyone on their feet and it was an evening to be remembered by many people for a long, long time.
May the sun continue to shine on their new life together!!
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