A Happy Time

Some time back, Heidelbeere got engaged.  Actually, that happy event happened at our house.  

Anyway, once a couple gets engaged, there usually follows a flurry of activity to make the wedding happen and get married.  But then, fast forward to the happy day, and there's still a lot to do, just to get through the day.  But it's all fun and worth it.

They had an engagement that officially was about two months long.  It was pretty common knowledge for several weeks before then that they were going to get married, but officially, the engagement was only about two months. Anyway, during that time they did a lot.  But then, even right before the wedding, there was still plenty to do.  The day before the wedding we all got together and decorated cupcakes.  That was fun and we ended up with some real nice looking cupcakes.  It was a good time.  And I don't think even one got snitched - they all survived!

When they were all set up at the wedding, along with the cake, they looked real nice.

On the day of the wedding, all kinds of family and friends descended on the hall to get it all decorated and set up for the wedding. They had rented a hall several miles from where Heidelbeere lived that provided the hall and some equipment and decorations but the wedding party still needed to select what to use, set it all out, and arrange it all.  Because of the pandemic, there were some guidelines that needed to be followed, but the bride and groom were actually allowed quite a bit of latitude in how the facilities were arranged and used. So we all set to work helping and it all came together pretty quick. 

Shortly before the appointed hour, guests began arriving and being seated.  

There was the customary procession and service.  It was nice.  I was in the procession so I wasn't able to get any photos of that or the actual ceremony.  But it was good.  They were married in a civil service by their bishop so they were able to write their own vows, which were very nice.  They'll follow up by being sealed in the temple as soon as they are able.

The plan was to have a luncheon right after the wedding so as soon as the service was over everyone pitched in and changed the set up from the wedding layout to the luncheon layout.

Once again there were guidelines to follow because of the pandemic, in seating and serving.  Having a wedding during a pandemic certainly makes it rather unique.  

But it was still a good time, everyone pretty much sat in their "bubble" and had a yummy time celebrating with the happy couple.

Then it was time to cut the cake.  

Always a question of will they or will they not?

He asked, and she said, "But, of course!" to which he responded, "Then I want to go first."  And he did.

Then it was her turn.  They were both thorough, it was fun.

It was a fun afternoon, truly a celebration.  A new beginning for them each, this time based on careful, intentional, confident, and deliberate choice.  A happy time.  Here's to much happiness as they start out anew and building their happiness together.