...turn two families into one
While I enjoy meeting and getting to know each couple I work with, there are some that I know I'll connect with even before we meet face to face. In preparation for getting together with Jeni and Rod several months
ago, Rod sent me an email to confirm our lunch meeting; in the email he told me he was attaching a picture so I could recognize him. When I opened the picture attachment, it was a photograph of Brad Pitt. I knew that with a sense of humor like that, we would get along great, and time proved my hunch correct.
Both Jeni and Rod have children from previous marriages and they wanted the three kids involved in the ceremony. Rod's 11 year old son was one of the groomsmen, while the bride's 15 year old daughter was a bridesmaid and her 17 year old son escorted his mom down the aisle and then took his place with the groomsmen. One of the more intense and tender moments of the evening occurred when Josh gave his mother's hand to Rod.
Approximately 150 family and friends looked on as we celebrated the marriage at the Adolphus Hotel. Don't you love this picture of one of the grandmothers? My apologies to Rod and Jeni that I don't know which grandmother it is. The two flower girls, Abby and Grace, also made a hit, tossing flowers not only on the way in, but on the way out as well.
As I have mentioned on more than one occasion The Adolphus Hotel is a wonderful venue for a wedding. Amy Brown and her staff do amazing work with all the details of ceremony, reception, food, etc. As usual, the evening begins with a greeting from Phillip Johnson (at the front door--see my blog entry for Dec 26, 2008), to long time service staffer Augustine (he's been there over 25 years). Each time I'm there I see so many familiar faces wearing their Adolphus name tags--this is a true comfort for me as I know that we are are all in good hands.
Oh, one more thing...if you have any doubts about the great sense of humor that Jeni and Rod possess, take a look at the groom's cake. The old ball & chain. Gotta love it! He accused Jeni of having poor eyesight and questionable taste in men. I think they both have impeccable taste in every way.
While I enjoy meeting and getting to know each couple I work with, there are some that I know I'll connect with even before we meet face to face. In preparation for getting together with Jeni and Rod several months
ago, Rod sent me an email to confirm our lunch meeting; in the email he told me he was attaching a picture so I could recognize him. When I opened the picture attachment, it was a photograph of Brad Pitt. I knew that with a sense of humor like that, we would get along great, and time proved my hunch correct.
Both Jeni and Rod have children from previous marriages and they wanted the three kids involved in the ceremony. Rod's 11 year old son was one of the groomsmen, while the bride's 15 year old daughter was a bridesmaid and her 17 year old son escorted his mom down the aisle and then took his place with the groomsmen. One of the more intense and tender moments of the evening occurred when Josh gave his mother's hand to Rod.
Approximately 150 family and friends looked on as we celebrated the marriage at the Adolphus Hotel. Don't you love this picture of one of the grandmothers? My apologies to Rod and Jeni that I don't know which grandmother it is. The two flower girls, Abby and Grace, also made a hit, tossing flowers not only on the way in, but on the way out as well.
As I have mentioned on more than one occasion The Adolphus Hotel is a wonderful venue for a wedding. Amy Brown and her staff do amazing work with all the details of ceremony, reception, food, etc. As usual, the evening begins with a greeting from Phillip Johnson (at the front door--see my blog entry for Dec 26, 2008), to long time service staffer Augustine (he's been there over 25 years). Each time I'm there I see so many familiar faces wearing their Adolphus name tags--this is a true comfort for me as I know that we are are all in good hands.
Oh, one more thing...if you have any doubts about the great sense of humor that Jeni and Rod possess, take a look at the groom's cake. The old ball & chain. Gotta love it! He accused Jeni of having poor eyesight and questionable taste in men. I think they both have impeccable taste in every way.
My thanks to Hedy Berg for the outstanding photography and the entire Adolphus staff for another great wedding experience.
Blessings,
Ken
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