Saturday was a weird day for me... I went from one extreme to another as far as events for the day. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away last week and his funeral was Saturday morning. He was a very good man who live a long wonderful life and I have accepted the fact that it was time for him. Not that this makes it much easier butI have faith that he is in a better place now. The funeral was just south of Dallas which got the cold weather much earlier than Houston did. It was a near freezing, rainy, and sad event.
We left around 1pm or so that day so when we got back around 4pm, we decided to go to the wedding of an old coworker of the husband. The lady getting married and many of the guest were people he has known since he moved to Houston about 15 years ago so I hated making him miss this wedding. The couple getting married both grew up in the 5th Ward in Houston and both are proud of their roots and what they have accomlished since leaving "the hood" (their words not mine). The wedding was held at a very old and I'm sure historic 5th Ward Baptist church and lets just say that we stood out in the crowd.
I can somewhat relate to the bride beyond the fact that we have the same first name. She is about 48 years old and this is her first marriage. I married recently for the first time at the age of 39. This is where we departed... she wanted to have the wedding of a lifetime! It was HUGE! I don't know how many where invited but I'm guessing about 250 to 300 were at the reception. We couldn't really see well at the wedding but apparently she milked the procession for all she could. It took her forever to get down the aisle! :o)
The reception was a stark contrast to the wedding. It was held at the Parador in the museum district of Houston. For those not from here, this place is not cheap. Both had really made something of themselves and overcame the conditions that many say are holding them back. I was happy to be there because I have a lot of respect for individuals who truly overcome and succeed.
So I went from a cold, rainy, sad event to a warm and joyous occassion all in one day. Not often that you do that.
2 comments:
My condolences about your grandfather.
Now, spill! What kind of food was served. Did they register for tacky things that you giggled about at the store? What were the chosen wedding theme colors?
Thanks... I appreciate that.
Actually it was a nice wedding... she chose a dress that I didn't personally care for because I'm not into ruffles much. She had only one attendant and she was dressed in a very tasteful black dress. I wasn't impressed with the reception place but I think that was more their fault than hers. The food was ok but they kept running out slowing down the line.
I would say that the guest were the most amusing. Some of these ladies were wearing some interesting outfits. And me without my camera!
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