A few weekends ago, we were totally, immersed-ly blessed to participate in S. and A.’s Big Love Party.
They were our neighbors for one year on the third floor, and moved east so S. could serve as an assistant rector. They are wonderful, and true.
I was the designated head decorating fairy (Matt was my helper elf), and they also asked me to participate in a duet-reading of a (very juicy) selection from Song of Songs.
Unbeknownst to them, I was also asked to testify during the sermon.
And, they stayed with us for the few days before the wedding, and I got to co-host the bachelorette party. It was quite a week, and I loved every minute of it.
The big love ceremony was the most moving I have ever been part of– some of that was because it was an Episcopal liturgy, which already moves me. Part of it was because the music and space were incredible. Part was because I recognized so many people there. The hugest part of it was S. and A. themselves. I would post my testimony, where I described them as True and truly courageous…but I gave them my notes.
My students helped make paper flowers–which S. and A. gifted back for our use in _Romeo and Juliet_, and we harvested birch branches and greenery from a community garden here in the Bronx. Matt found the perfect font, and we printed selections from Song of Songs onto translucent paper, with we turned into luminaries.
My local tailor saved the day by making a last minute alteration to S.’s custom made gown. We stayed up late chatting, and eating papusas with S. and A. I was inspired all weekend long. I could barely choke back the tears during my testimony, and definitely not during the rest of the sermon and their vows.
Matt and I left feeling more deeply in love and committed than ever, and I came away from the whole thing feeling braver, more lovely, and more in touch with God.
I also got to wear my super hot ball gown.
Best. Photo. Ever!
WOW and HOT. This could be a spread in Vogue…the center lady’s eyes are fabulous and her lips curl up *just so* breathtaking!!