Mid Ohio Wedding

Seems like September was the month for weddings this year. Over the weekend we enjoyed a beautiful drive across Ohio to a wedding of some dear friends of ours. We live on the eastern side of the state, and the wedding was just on the other side of Columbus which is in the center. So for those of you who do not get to see Ohio's countryside.. you can look out the window as you go along with me..

Looks like hurricane Ike didn't spare them over here either. Many many trees down, just like home..
Here is the church, nestled in a cornfield..
This was a Beechy Amish church.. which was the bride's side of the family. It was an interesting mix of dress, since the groom's side was not of the same religion. The church building was beautiful and everyone looked so nice. I was pretty sure I'd be out of place taking pictures during the ceremony, so these are as folks were gathering..

This little fellow was the ring bearer.. and he was showing off his missing tooth.. The groom was one of our kid's longtime childhood buddies, and my boys both stood with him at the ceremony.

There was a beautiful reception several miles away.. so we got to enjoy more of the scenery..

The hall was decorated with chiffon, lights and an ice sculpture.

While waiting for the party, we enjoyed nibbling on the cookies..
There were so many.. I brought a little plate of them home and am having one right now with my coffee :-)
The kids are staying here a couple more days before they all go back to their homes. My one son and my daughter's birthdays are in September, so we're celebrating by going out for dinner and a concert this evening.

Hope you are all enjoying the first days of Autumn..

Next week I'll get back to sewing!