By RosaLyn Queen
Well it is finally here. I am talking about the wedding of my grandson, Bennett Queen and his intended, Meredith Ward.
Back in May after the Primary Election we all gathered in the Court Room of Judge Bedell to witness Ben being sworn in as the State Senator from our district. Before a packed room the Judge administered the oath of office to Ben with Meredith holding the Bible that Ben placed his hand on. Once the oath was administered and theJudge congratulated Ben, Ben asked the Judge for the Mike and after a few thank yous Ben got down on one knee and proposed to Meredith. They had been going together for a while and we all suspected that soon they would be getting married. But you can imagine how shocked we all were as this was a complete shock to us. After all the crying and congratulations we all adjourned to the Robinson Grand where an engagement and political party was held.
This was the beginning. Plans started falling in place as the couple announced the date as July 15. All the ladies immediately started selecting dresses for all the events, especially for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Plans were made for a bridal shower and for the bachelorette and bachelor parties. All events were held and much celebration went on.
The rehearsal dinner will be held at Muriel’s after a short rehearsal at the Simpson Creek Baptist Church. where the ceremony will be held. The wedding will take place at 5:30 on Saturday with the reception to follow at the Robinson Grand Theatre.
This is certainly a different agenda for this wedding then for any of the others of our family. I would have spent weeks making cookies and favors for the wedding. As with my daughters I was sewing gowns up Until the last minute when they were ready to go down the aisle. This was different as I have my two dresses hanging in my closet and I have matched my jewelry and accessories. My toes are done and I await my hair appointment tomorrow morning .
Although this is different, an 83 year old grandmother appreciates the difference. I am anxious to attend the ceremony and look forward to greeting all the guests. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. I wish Ben and Meredith a lifetime full,of happiness. May your every wish come true.
Take care and until next week “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”