Two Hearts, One Talented Family

On Saturday morning I sat in a packed-full church in Brecksville, OH, to participate in the wedding of a friend with whom I sing in the CleveOrch Chorus. I have never been to a wedding that had so much music, all of it great! What a wonderful celebration this was!

Rather than beginning the music fifteen minutes before the ceremony, the music began right at noon, the announced hour for the wedding. There were five "prelude" numbers, including a duet sung by the bride's brothers. The mothers were then escorted to the front by their respective sons, where the mothers each lit a memorial candle to honor family members who passed on prior to the bride and groom's wedding day. After lighting the bride's candle, the bride's mother sang a solo, which was just exquisite. She sang beautifully, confidently, and without a hint of a tear in her eye or a catch in her voice. More musical numbers interspersed the entire service. The groom spoke his vows, followed by the bride, who then sang a beautiful song to him. Nerves of steel! How on earth did she do that?!!!

The minister prepared the communion table, then invited the "wedding choir" to come forward. This was a group of friends and family (including me) who sing. We sang two numbers while the bread and wine was being passed among the guests. What an honor to be included in this group!

I was so touched by this beautiful service for two really nice people( who met on Match.com. Isn't it amazing what we can find on the Internet nowadays?!)

And I was equally taken by the church and the minister. I am not into church at all, but if I were and if I lived near Brecksville, I would definitely visit this church on a regular basis.

Congratulations to Lisa and Tony, and the warmest of wishes for a wonderful and long life together.