Vor genau einem Monat war ich auf einer Hochzeit eingeladen, Karen, die ich noch als ca. 12 jährige erinnere, und Eric wollten es wissen, und haben sich nach bereits einem Jahr offizieller Ehe nun auch kirchlich das Jawort gegeben, natürlich mit allem Pipapo, der dazu gehört...-Exactly one month ago I was invited to a wedding, one year after their civil marriage, Karen (who is still remembered by some German folks as a girl of about 12 years) and Eric wanted to give their vows also in a religious ceremony, sure with the whole setting belonging to such an occasion...
Yeah, that's me, I admit I have a liking for churches, especially when there are weddings, I love weddings, I always try not to miss a single one, unfortunately in Rodrigues there are more funerals than weddings, so it happens quite frequently that I turn up in a church, putting my best smile on my face while everybody around me surprises me with serious eyes, often filled with tears...But on that hot December afternoon smiling was the right thing to do...
And I was not the only one...No, that is not the bride but she was nearly as dignified and beautiful as Karen in her festive dress, wasn't she? Probably as me dreaming of white weddings, gorgeous buffets and wedding cake...
It is true, the ceremony in the church took long, a white wedding in Rodrigues is an important event, in this case they were even two priests around the couple and a group of young musicians were in charge of the songs...Apart from the nuptial vows the best part was when Salomon King was singing (OK,OK, I confess, I first got him mixed up with Engelbert Humperdinck...), really, that made even me shiver of delight...
And then there were a lot of busy people around me, all watching the newly married and so good looking couple, the radiant Karen and her wonderful dress must have caused some stir, I was told later that in several cases, photos taken then just came out a bit blurred...
And then everybody went for the cake...! Although not being officially registered as married (to be honest, I can't deny to have a slight preference for running wild from time to time, if you know what I mean ...), I have still a quite romantic strain, given the ceremony and that cake, this marriage must simply work out successfully, mustn't it?
By the way, I have to recommend this to Brangelina, I have heard that their couple is in trouble, maybe they should come to Rodrigues to have a proper wedding here...Kids and dogs included!
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Dear Karen, dear Eric,
I know you don't like to be presented publicly, however I didn't want to miss the opportunity for a late second hug in order to wish you all the best...!!! Sure, and to say thank you for a lovely event!
And with this unique witness in the church, it will be a lucky connection, I am sure of it!
Enjoy the time together
Birgit, Dirk and Molly
At first glance I thought this was a wedding that involved a dog and a young girl but now I see that you have made another lovely tribute on your blog. Birgit....I like running wild too, but I sure LOVE to make wedding cakes and help a couple get married...so I understand your enjoyment of these occasions.
BH!
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