This is Part 2 of the column I started last week.
Tim and Ervin seated the guests at the tables. The table closest to the “Eck” (which is where the bride and groom and their four witnesses sat) was seated with family such as the parents, grandparents, siblings (that didn’t have part in serving) and Day Brighteners.
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Lovina Shares Details of Ben and Joanna’s Wedding Day
Son Benjamin and Joanna are back from their honeymoon, and we are getting settled down to a regular schedule. They will live with us for now until they find a place to live. Our four upstairs bedrooms do not have anyone else sleeping up there. Son Kevin can’t get up there anymore until we can get something figured out like a platform lift or an elevator. We have a bathroom up there as well.
Lovina’s “English” Friend Ruth Shares About Wedding Week Preparations
This is Ruth, Lovina’s “English” friend. Last week, I had the opportunity to help Lovina prepare for Benjamin and Joanna’s wedding. I thought readers might enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how much work goes into an Amish wedding. Traditionally, an Amish wedding is held at the bride’s family home.
Wedding and birthday celebrations, and a visit to the Ark Encounter
We are having nice weather, but temperatures are in the 40s and 50s in the morning, which makes the house feel chilly. We haven’t bought any coal yet, so hopefully we can soon to get some heat in the house if this chilly weather continues.
Last night we were at Mose and daughter Susan’s house. My … Continue Reading ››
Wedding travel preparations both planned and unexpected
It’s 4:45 a.m. as I sit by the kitchen table writing. The boys already left for work. Their bags are packed and ready for our departure to Kentucky at 1:30 p.m. They will work a half day, come home, shower, and be ready to go.
Our plans had to be adjusted somewhat because we were at … Continue Reading ››
Cool mornings, wedding invitations, and seasoned red potatoes
It’s a cool morning with the mercury on the thermometer almost down to the 50-degree mark. The redness from the sunrise is so bright, promising a beautiful day with the sun warming up the outside world. I have a few gas lights on to warm up the house for baby Ryan.
Son-in-law Mose dropped daughter Susan … Continue Reading ››
Many blessings as newlyweds begin life as one
Tonight was daughter Lovina’s eighth-grade graduation. Her class has 23 students. Our school is a small public school and is very close-knit. Friday is the school picnic, then school doors will close for another term.
Lovina’s school days will be over. She said she will miss seeing her friends but is excited to be done. Son … Continue Reading ››
How to cook for a wedding crowd
A guest post from Lovina’s English (non-Amish) friend Ruth Boss.
This week Lovina is busy with preparations for niece Elizabeth and Manuel’s Friday wedding, so she has asked me to share about the work being done in the days before the wedding. The wedding wagons arrived last week, so Saturday the tables were all set up … Continue Reading ››
Serving as head cook for 1,000 wedding meals leaves Lovina a bit tired
The wedding for Menno and Emma is now history. We wish them a long and happy married life together, with God guiding their way. Once again we do all that work for just one day, but it’s a special day they will always remember. When two become one in a marriage until death do them … Continue Reading ››
Lovina’s friend Ruth offers sneak peek into Amish wedding preparations
In this week’s column Lovina’s English (non-Amish) friend Ruth Boss gives us a glimpse into Lovina’s busy week as head cook for her niece’s wedding.
This week I helped with preparations for the wedding for Lovina’s niece Emma. As an outsider, I am impressed by how beautifully orchestrated these events are. Family, neighbors and the … Continue Reading ››