Showered with Blessings
It’s wedding season in the Witemeyer household. Our first. This past Saturday, we had the joy of watching out children be showered with blessings at their first wedding shower. Wyatt is my middle kiddo and oldest son. He grew up in the small country church where we attend, and our church family has watched him grow from a toddler who played on the stage steps after church, to the college minister who preaches, leads songs, and teaches class. His bride-to-be, McKenna, is a lovely young woman who makes him light up every time she enters the room. We adore her and couldn’t be happier to welcome her to the family.
The food was fabulous! Texas sheet cake, brownies, zucchini bread, cheese & crackers, fresh fruit, pigs in a blanket, and dark chocolate kisses. The most beautiful food item, though, were these gorgeous Mr. & Mrs. cookies made by the hostess’s daughter. Perfection!
Next came the gift opening, and what a wonderful abundance they received! So many practical and beautiful items!
McKenna loves all things Disney, so these hand towels were perfect!
A cast-iron skillet so she can keep him in line. And since Tangled is her favorite Disney movie, it seemed particularly fitting.Frying pans. Who knew?
One of my favorite candid moments. The little girl was helping her unwrap, saw the knives, and dashed away with great haste. The girl recognizes danger when she sees it. She will be the flower girl at the wedding.
I cross-stitched a wedding sampler for them to commemorate their big day. In keeping with her love for fairy tales, it reads, “And they lived happily ever after. Wyatt & McKenna – May 14, 2022.” I got it back from the framers less than 24 hours before the shower. Whew!McKenna’s dad works at ACU just like Wes and I do, so they already feel like family. Her mom is so nice, not to mention super organized. The perfect combination since this is the first wedding for both of us.
My main responsibilities are outfitting the groom and groomsmen (suits are bought and waiting to be tried on over spring break) and the rehearsal dinner. I’m hoping to cook, but we’ll see how all that works out. Thankfully, my sister-in-law has volunteered to help, so that will be a blessing.
It’s such an exciting time! I’m so happy for them, and only the tiniest bit sad to no longer be the most important woman in my son’s life. But, hey, I’m a romance writer. I recognize a happy ending in the making when I see one.
Any advice for the mother of the groom?
What are some of your favorite wedding traditions or festivities?
