I got the invitation right after I came home from the hospital. I was one of the first to RSVP. I was one of the few non-family members to be invited. Oh wait.
“You’re family. Of course you’ll be there.” That’s what Paula told me.
May 15 was the big day. It was a year in the making too. Rob and Sara’s actual wedding was May 16, 2020, but because COVID was going strong, they couldn’t have a big ceremony. Therefore they had pictures taken at Twin Lakes. A year later, this weekend was going to be very special and, I’m glad I got the invite.
I’ve had a special relationship with Paula and the girls since 2008. We met when I was attending Greensburg Alliance Church. She’s always said we’re family and the girls have always loved having me around. Sara sometimes forgets that we’re actually not related.
Our friendship (I never want to call it that because we’re like siblings to each other… more like twins) took a break but got stronger in 2018. Sara was working at Old Navy (it was her first job) and I bought some jeans while I was there. We caught up and both of us were going through some storms ⛈ in our lives.
I met her and her new husband Rob for dinner in December 2020 when they were living in Ligonier. We ate at the Tavern and the time there was well spent. I was just breaking into gender nonconformity carrying a bag. Enough backstory though. Let’s cut to the chase and talk about the Newsom wedding.
The wedding and the reception afterwards were held at the Westmoreland Country Club. The big day was finally here and the weather couldn’t be any more beautiful than it was on Saturday. This after the chilly Mother’s Day weekend. It was a perfect Spring day for the most part with sunshine and a few clouds.
After a short ceremony that included a great speech by the mom of honor/best mom Paula, the wedding party got some pictures and we socialized. The cutest little flower 🌸 girl ever (Ula) did a great job as did the Mighty ring 💍 bearer.
We then assembled into the ballroom and welcomed the bride and groom and their party. It didn’t take all of us long to reunite. I was seated at a great table near the wedding party. I got to know Sara’s brother in law Bill and Uncle Scott a little bit better. Rae came over and thanked me for coming (first time we’ve seen each other in ages). We also talked Bob’s and Target. Like Maura, Rae also loves Halloween. I think these two would get along great.
Paula thanked me for coming to the wedding and raved about me to everyone there. Her and Sara did their mother-daughter dance. They were trying to emulate the father-daughter dance Rogelio and Jane did when she married Michael on Jane the Virgin. They didn’t but that’s ok. I’d have loved to see that though.
During the reception, we’re all outside and everyone is having a great time (drinks and all). I’m decked out in my leopard print cardigan and hat, which Paula and Sara have fallen in love with. While getting a picture with Sara and her friends, she asks me what the inspiration was for my outfit and my inspiration for dressing nice. One of their friends also got a few pictures of me with the bride and groom. I think that picture of us is the best picture of 2021.
By now my health had improved from where it was a month and a half ago and both Paula and Sara had seen it in me. I began to head out as the sun began to go down. What a beautiful end to such a magical day.
I wasn’t at this next wedding but two of my former coworkers also tied the knot this past summer. Maura and Ashley were also planning to have their wedding in 2020 but that too was wiped out due to COVID. They had their wedding on July 24 (the night of my DTM gala at WCCC). Like Rob and Sara, they too had a beautiful outdoor ceremony.
I enjoyed seeing all the pictures that they posted on their Facebook pages as well as the video. The girls (as we always call them) honeymooned in Hawaii. We heard all about it when they came back on Aug. 8 when we had a 7-11.
I’m thankful for my friendship with the girls, as well as with Rob and Sara.
Bye everyone. ❤️ you.
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