Romance writers love weddings, of course. What’s not to like, with a romantic couple, loved ones gathered to see the event, lovely clothes and flowers and all that stuff? I’ve enjoyed all the weddings I’ve attended and the ones I’ve seen in books and movies. I’ve even written a couple weddings for my Gold Rush series. So it was hard to choose a topic for this month’s blog. I’ll share my favorite moments at some real weddings.
At my sister’s wedding reception, they had a jazz combo play standards and some more modern tunes. My grandparents flew up to Alaska from Ohio to attend. They loved music, and watching them sing along with an old tune together made me cherish them and hope for a lifelong love of my own.
At my wedding, I entered on my father’s arm and looked down the aisle at my husband. His eyes met mine, and his adoring gaze was like something from a fairy tale. I knew without a doubt how much he loved me, and how much I loved him in return. (BTW, we have been married thirty-something years, so it stuck.)
At my daughter’s wedding, as my daughter and son-in-law spoke their vows, it was apparent how perfect they were for each other. That’s what brought the tears of happiness to my eyes. I was enchanted by the whole day’s activities.
I can guess what my mother might have felt at my wedding and her mother at hers, and so on. There’s a reason that weddings have been celebrated in so many cultures and over so many centuries. No matter who is in the wedding party or how humble the gathering, there is something about a wedding that brings out our love for each other.
Wishing you all happy wedding memories!
Lynn Lovegreen has lived in Alaska for fifty years. After twenty years in the classroom, she retired to make more time for writing. She enjoys her friends and family, reading, and volunteering at her local library. Her young adult historical fiction is set in Alaska, a great place for drama, romance, and independent characters. See her website at www.lynnlovegreen.com. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram.
