Tom and Karen came to my home for a wedding meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. I always meet my wedding couples so that we can get to know one another and so I can personalize the ceremony script as well.
Tom walked into the meeting with the marriage license in his hand so I knew that they wanted to get married soon. When I asked how soon, they said as soon as I could do it. I jokingly said “How about now?” They both looked at each and said “Yes, let’s do it now!”
After I was sure that they meant it, we quickly reviewed what needed to be done. Then we get to the rings - there were no rings. Tom excused himself, went out to his car and came back with a little turquoise box with a white ribbon on it. Anyone who knows jewelry knows that box means Tiffanys!
So right at our dining room table he says to Karen, “Will you marry me?” Of course he knew the answer was yes because he had already asked her. But now it is with the ring!
But there was no ring for Tom. Karen then said “Let’s use the ribbon from the box!” So that’s what we would do.
Next point of discussion was where. We live very close to Brecksille Reservation and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park so that was a no brainer on this beautiful evening.
One last item. I thought Karen needed a wedding bouquet. I ran out to the front yard and picked a bouquet of tulips. Came back inside and tied them with the rest of the white ribbon.
I quickly changed into my minister clothes and we were off to the park. My husband, John, joined us as photographer.
It was a beautiful evening and still light outside. There couldn’t be two people more in love. They both were beaming with happiness and excitement. Karen got her lovely wedding ring and Tom got a Tiffany ribbon around his finger. There’s no doubt that these two were made for each other. Wishing them many blessings!
