My son and his fiancée made all their own plans for a simple beach wedding in Avalon, New Jersey. It took place on the 21st Street Pavilion on the beach. On Wednesday, we picked up a small three tier wedding cake with white frosting and miniature purple lilacs on the top layer and along the sides. It was a work of art.
Thursday morning, I drove a few blocks to Avalon’s Municipal Building to pick up the marriage license. I will also be a witness at my son’s wedding along with the mother of the bride. I find this an honor to witness my son’s wedding because I know he is finally happy.
The wedding itself took place on the pavilion where the guests could sit on the built in benches, surrounding the inside of the pavilion. I watched my future daughter in law walk barefooted along the sandy path, escorted by her step father. She was beautiful with her shiny, straight black hair blowing in the evening breeze, dressed in a simple but elegant dress. She had eyes only for my son and he reciprocated that look.
The civil ceremony took less then 15 minutes with a few family members. The elderly minister was sweet. Besides the vows, he imparted some words of wisdom to the couple. When the ceremony was over, we watched the newly married couple kiss and we clapped happily for them.
The 15 minute ceremony moved me and made me look toward a long married life for them. A life filled with love, laughter, and hope. There is nothing like a beach wedding. But there is nothing better then marrying someone you love and looking forward to a life together and growing old with that person.
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