We just experienced our family’s first wedding, which was splendid – and surreal! I never quite imagined myself in the role of “mother of the groom”. It was always someone else dressing up and being walked down the aisle to sit in that seat. But this time it was my husband and I playing in the drama, hearing our son and his bride sing a duet and take their vows, and viewing the mystery of God molding a new family entity.

Although getting everyone packed off on a plane across the country was an intense task, I think it caused us to give our undivided attention to the event, live in-the-moment and purposefully mingle with new friends and family members. Brothers and sisters in Jesus inspired us with their generous hospitality. They let us invade their homes, eat their food and drive their company van for the weekend. Love was seen everywhere, and not just at the altar.
We are still chewing on the reality that it’s over, and giving glory to God for His inscrutable, glorious, ongoing plan!

photos by: Ashley Katherine Photo
Congratulations!😃❤️
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Thank you, Tonya!
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😃❤️
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We were the parents of the groom last summer, it was glorious!
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What a beautiful day it was! A wonderful weekend and we are still enjoying reliving the moments as we recall them. God is faithful and we are blessed to be family, officially, with the Lucianos! It was sweet to read your story here ;).
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Thank you, Amy! 🙂
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