When you wish upon a star

April 6th, 2009, 6:23 pm · Post a Comment · posted by lwilliams

This weekend was almost perfect for a wedding. The wind was a bit chilly on bare shoulders. The sunshine was great.

St. Mary’s Chapel in Charlotte was where the vows were exchanged between my oldest niece, Meredith, and her groom, Thomas. A reception was given at Villa Antonio Ristorante in the Ballentyne community.

Look at them. They’re even more handsome in person. I apologize for not uploading a wedding picture, but I couldn’t find one with both of their faces showing, to my disappointment.

The ceremony was held at St. Mary’s Chapel in Charlotte. On its Web site, http://www.charlottecultureguide.com/organization.php?id=192, it is described thusly: Nestled beneath the trees in an urban oasis, St. Mary’s Chapel was originally on the campus of Thompson Orphanage and dates back to 1892. Today it stands in Thompson Park, which also features a gazebo and a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The chapel seats approximately 125 people and may be rented for weddings and other special events.

Thompson Park is so fitting for the wedding. Thompson is the maiden name of the bride’s mother. Meredith wore my grandmother’s favorite diamond ring during her wedding. How proud my grandmothers and father would have been Saturday.

I’ve seen lots of newly married couples who I didn’t think had their lives together enough to be getting married. I have a much better feeling about Mere and Thomas. They’re smart, talented and use good judgment.

Saturday was a beautiful day. The wedding was like a fairy tale. I hope Thomas and Mere’s lives are as beautiful as their ceremony and reception.

A toast to the happy couple: Here’s wishing that every subsequent day of your lives together are as beautiful as your wedding day.