As I mentioned in my last post we were about to head down to the wedding of two dear friends, Tom & Caitlyn. We headed out last Wednesday at roughly 4 in the afternoon, drove 9 hours. Slept a bit and then tackled another 9 hours. The drive down was actually pretty good. The boys survived swimmingly and the only major problem was hitting LA traffic. Talk about depressing and discouraging. We're cruising along thinking "great, just another 20 min and we're there" and BAM, traffic. 20 min turns into 2 hours...so glad I don't live there!
Anyway. We spent Thursday afternoon chillin' at the hotel. Friday we went and got the final touches for Joey's groomsman attire, attended a great rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and then Saturday, the big day, we spent with dear friends in the morning and then headed to the wedding at 4:30. What a wedding. So much fun, and so full of detail and life!
You see Tom & Caitlyn met in Morocco. So they naturally had a Moroccan themed wedding. Adding a bit of middle eastern flare, the pulled off something wonderful. The room was decorated in vibrant fabrics all different colors, candles filled the room, and Moroccan type tents provided places to gather and chat. They were married under a gazebo covered with fabric and full of hanging lanterns. It was stunning.
As the first song played signaling the seating of the mothers we were all led on an intercultural journey. One that had elements of Morocco, England and America. Traditions from each culture filled the evening, along with laughter, amazing Lebanese cuisine and silly songs. It was a blessing to be a part of their special day.
After the wedding we traveled a few hours north to escape that horrid LA traffic and then Sunday we drove the 15 hours home. Surprisingly, or perhaps miraculously it was a great trip home. The boys did wonderful and even had fun! Praise the Lord for children who LOVE to travel and an encouraging weekend surrounded by those we love! Congratulations Tom & Caitlyn, we love you!
Photo by Nathan Watkins
Anyway. We spent Thursday afternoon chillin' at the hotel. Friday we went and got the final touches for Joey's groomsman attire, attended a great rehearsal and rehearsal dinner and then Saturday, the big day, we spent with dear friends in the morning and then headed to the wedding at 4:30. What a wedding. So much fun, and so full of detail and life!
You see Tom & Caitlyn met in Morocco. So they naturally had a Moroccan themed wedding. Adding a bit of middle eastern flare, the pulled off something wonderful. The room was decorated in vibrant fabrics all different colors, candles filled the room, and Moroccan type tents provided places to gather and chat. They were married under a gazebo covered with fabric and full of hanging lanterns. It was stunning.
As the first song played signaling the seating of the mothers we were all led on an intercultural journey. One that had elements of Morocco, England and America. Traditions from each culture filled the evening, along with laughter, amazing Lebanese cuisine and silly songs. It was a blessing to be a part of their special day.
After the wedding we traveled a few hours north to escape that horrid LA traffic and then Sunday we drove the 15 hours home. Surprisingly, or perhaps miraculously it was a great trip home. The boys did wonderful and even had fun! Praise the Lord for children who LOVE to travel and an encouraging weekend surrounded by those we love! Congratulations Tom & Caitlyn, we love you!
Photo by Nathan Watkins
1 comment:
From just these pics it looks like it was beautiful! And those 2 look like they were literally made for each other. How fun! Glad the little guys had a good time too.
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