Ben and Sarah Drake!
Oh happy day! I went home this weekend for Sarah Young (now Sarah Drake) and Benjamin Drake's wedding. It was the most lovely state of affairs I've ever seen.
A bit chaotic beforehand. My brother Leeland was driving, and on our way to the ceremony, he rear-ended some car in front of us and the front hood was annihilated. I couldn't believe this was happening 15 minutes before the wedding. I was completely stressed out. Leeland was too of course, the last thing he needs right now is to pay for new car damages. But sadly this is how it went. So I called Pam and she rushed to the scene, but we had no time to stop and goggle, we had a wedding to attend. Leeland had to stay behind and tend to the car and talk with the police. I felt almost guilty leaving him there in the dust, but I was determined to make it to that wedding. Leeland said he would just meet me at the reception.
Upon arrival, I was greeted by the ever reliable Peter, and it made perfect sense to me that he was an usher. He ushered me over to the Bride side of the seating chart. I was completely frazzled from the car accident still and then my nerves might of been a little on end because of the occasion. I couldn't believe it was finally happening. I always knew this day would come, I just never thought i would get to be an eye-witness to this momentous event! 7 years ago when Ben and Sarah started dating, I didn't really know Sarah all that well. She was just this delicately beautiful blonde girl who came to youth group with all the cool older boys every week. I always wanted to get to know her because she was so kind and sweet. And little did I know I would one day go to college with her for two years, and become her friend. Emotions were a little high, I was sitting next to Jenny and the two of us combined were the water works on full power. We were both tearing up, even before the beautiful bride stepped into the lime light. As soon as the ceremony started and the grooms men and the brides maids came promenading out, I started to cry. I couldn't stop. I felt silly, until I remembered this was a wedding (a long awaited and anticipated one at that) and soon i wouldn't be the only one. And sure enough I heard a rustling and crinkling of tissue packages being rummaged out of purses, and the clearest hum of sniffles scattered about the chapel. And then in walked Sarah, everyone stands and looks at her. Its not that hard to do, because let me tell you...she is stunning, simply glowing. Her cream white dress, fitting her snuggly at the top and then flowing out from her waist around her. He hair done up with curls and white pearls adorning them. I saw her, and I began to cry allover again. She looked so happy, her face was radiating warmth from the intensity of her smile, and her eyes were sparkling like she had just peered her face over a cavern full of diamonds reflecting in the soft brown of her eyes. I turned to look at the groom as she walked slowly and gracefully toward him down the isle. The look on his face was that of the truly happiest man on earth. At that point in time I couldn't picture any two people more perfect for one another and I was even more starlit when they said their vows to one another. Ben said them like he was making her a sacred promise (which duh he was) but the truth and sincerity of that promise was there on his lips and I could tell he was assuring her, though of course she did not need to be assured. The tone in which Sarah said her vows, was like she was stating facts. She said might as well have said, "Well I've always known I would do this for you, and of course I'm going to take care of you forever, does it even need to be said?" Everything about this wedding made me so happy and full of joy. I don't think I will be able to forget it. The reception followed with introductions, hugs and kisses, dancing and delicious food. I can't even go into all of it without getting overwhelmed. It was just a wonderful night and I am so blessed and thankful I was able to take part in it.
I love you Ben and Sarah Drake! thank you so much for your incredible friendship and support over the years. I pray you will have all the happiness and peace that comes with true love and long happy lives.
Samone
A bit chaotic beforehand. My brother Leeland was driving, and on our way to the ceremony, he rear-ended some car in front of us and the front hood was annihilated. I couldn't believe this was happening 15 minutes before the wedding. I was completely stressed out. Leeland was too of course, the last thing he needs right now is to pay for new car damages. But sadly this is how it went. So I called Pam and she rushed to the scene, but we had no time to stop and goggle, we had a wedding to attend. Leeland had to stay behind and tend to the car and talk with the police. I felt almost guilty leaving him there in the dust, but I was determined to make it to that wedding. Leeland said he would just meet me at the reception.
Upon arrival, I was greeted by the ever reliable Peter, and it made perfect sense to me that he was an usher. He ushered me over to the Bride side of the seating chart. I was completely frazzled from the car accident still and then my nerves might of been a little on end because of the occasion. I couldn't believe it was finally happening. I always knew this day would come, I just never thought i would get to be an eye-witness to this momentous event! 7 years ago when Ben and Sarah started dating, I didn't really know Sarah all that well. She was just this delicately beautiful blonde girl who came to youth group with all the cool older boys every week. I always wanted to get to know her because she was so kind and sweet. And little did I know I would one day go to college with her for two years, and become her friend. Emotions were a little high, I was sitting next to Jenny and the two of us combined were the water works on full power. We were both tearing up, even before the beautiful bride stepped into the lime light. As soon as the ceremony started and the grooms men and the brides maids came promenading out, I started to cry. I couldn't stop. I felt silly, until I remembered this was a wedding (a long awaited and anticipated one at that) and soon i wouldn't be the only one. And sure enough I heard a rustling and crinkling of tissue packages being rummaged out of purses, and the clearest hum of sniffles scattered about the chapel. And then in walked Sarah, everyone stands and looks at her. Its not that hard to do, because let me tell you...she is stunning, simply glowing. Her cream white dress, fitting her snuggly at the top and then flowing out from her waist around her. He hair done up with curls and white pearls adorning them. I saw her, and I began to cry allover again. She looked so happy, her face was radiating warmth from the intensity of her smile, and her eyes were sparkling like she had just peered her face over a cavern full of diamonds reflecting in the soft brown of her eyes. I turned to look at the groom as she walked slowly and gracefully toward him down the isle. The look on his face was that of the truly happiest man on earth. At that point in time I couldn't picture any two people more perfect for one another and I was even more starlit when they said their vows to one another. Ben said them like he was making her a sacred promise (which duh he was) but the truth and sincerity of that promise was there on his lips and I could tell he was assuring her, though of course she did not need to be assured. The tone in which Sarah said her vows, was like she was stating facts. She said might as well have said, "Well I've always known I would do this for you, and of course I'm going to take care of you forever, does it even need to be said?" Everything about this wedding made me so happy and full of joy. I don't think I will be able to forget it. The reception followed with introductions, hugs and kisses, dancing and delicious food. I can't even go into all of it without getting overwhelmed. It was just a wonderful night and I am so blessed and thankful I was able to take part in it.
I love you Ben and Sarah Drake! thank you so much for your incredible friendship and support over the years. I pray you will have all the happiness and peace that comes with true love and long happy lives.
Samone
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