It’s been three years.
My youngest got married to a wonderful gal. It signified that all of my children found wonderful partners with whom they could and do share their lives.
Daniel and Stefanie met after they graduated from college. (He from Michigan, she from Vanderbilt.) They were both living in Manhattan (which they just abandoned to move to Brooklyn. And, are looking for a home to own.)
I wrote about their engagement four years ago. (In Jewish circles, this is called Eirosin.) Daniel proposed to Stefanie at the David Arthur Vineyards in California. And, he ensured the parents and other relatives were present, so the melding of the families could begin.
As is true for most weddings (do we still have shotgun weddings?) there was a slew of preparation. Not only wedding vows, but the verbiage for the k’tuva, the Jewish wedding contract.
Even the chuppah (the wedding canopy) had to be assembled, using talitot from both sides of the family. Getting two licenses from the City of New York- one for the rabbi to officiate, as well as their marriage certificate, that has been permanently recorded with the authorities,
Oh, yeah. I was honored to officiate at their wedding. And, I was able develop the ritual to include the cycles of Judaism and the time of the year into the services. A true honor. And, not a soul was surprised when I was unable to keep back my tears of joy as I directed the process.
Mazal tov to the couple!
Yes, mazel tov. My late best friend’s son’s daughter (second of his three children to be married) is getting married in December, in Brooklyn. Time flies, life is precious and short, and it’s wonderful that both families were able to be involved and be true to tradition.
Taht sounds like a fun time. Hope you get to have a ball!
I can only imagine how proud you must have been to officiate their wedding! Sounds like it was a beautiful wedding day. Congratulations on their 3rd anniversary!
I will pass along your grand wishes to them, Martha! Thanks.
Loved reading this heartwarming post Roy! I can totally understand your tears of joy as you officiated your son’s wedding.. Such a beautiful ceremony..
and yes, our weddings have a lot of prep work as well – no shotgun weddings for us 🙂
Thanks for adding to the conversation, Vidya. And, hope you have a slew of wedding celebrations to enjoy.