After we recouperated from the big bash, we had to start gearing up for Jayson and Jordan Lee's wedding. Can I just say that it's much different when a son gets married than a daughter? With Cecy's wedding, every day was filled with preparations and planning. With Jayson's wedding I felt more like a guest than anything. There were no preparations, other than sending out the invites. It was a mixed bag of feeling somewhat left out and somewhat relieved.
We had made reservations at the one and only Maddox Restaurant for the wedding dinner, which we had arranged for the night before the wedding. We just decided it might make things a little more relaxed on the wedding day if we had the dinner the night before and it all turned out perfect. We had also invited many more people to the dinner than what we could invite to the wedding so it made things nicer to have family and friends there that wouldn't be able to make it to the wedding. Dinner was scrumptious! All the tables were filled to overflowing with guests and we had a wonderful time. I hope that the bride and groom enjoyed it as much as we did.
Finally, the big event day came. It just so happened to be the hottest day of the summer and we were all sweltering, but it was beautiful. Jayson and Jordan Lee were glowing, and not just from the heat! The ceremony was wonderful and the rest of the day went without a hitch.
The reception was held at a beautiful garden reception place and it was exquisite. Although the temps were almost unbearable, the refreshments were just the ticket. Yummy italian ice! I had never experienced it before but my, oh my! Such a perfect cool and refreshing change from the "normal" wedding reception fare.
By the end of the evening everyone was thoroughly tired and extremely happy. I have to admit, however, that it was a bit sad for me. I was realizing that my son was no longer mine. As much as I wanted nothing more than for him to be happy, it was sad to finally accept that another woman was taking my place. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that he found Jordan Lee. She's a perfect match for him and it's obvious how deeply he loves her. Relinquishing him hurts my heart a smidge, though. I'll get over it, I'm sure.
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