Summer Solstice wedding, June 17, 2024. 333 words

We celebrate the Summer Solstice this week. The longest day of the year will be on June 21. Here in Michigan, the day will have sixteen hours of sunlight from sunrise to sunset. In some cultures the mid-mummer’s day is filled with dancing, singing, building bonfires and wearing of costumes. Some people will choose to wear nothing at all. With our prediction of a high of 90 degrees, that may tempt some.
This year, my daughter Ruth will wed Aaron Gould in a ceremony at a waterfall in Sequoia National Park near the Summer Solstice. They will be celebrating this whole week.
The waterfalls in the park are expected to be flowing with more water due to the amount of rain and snow in the Sierra Nevada range. Weather will be sunny with a high of 69 degrees in the day and 49 degrees in the evening. My daughter will walk to be married at Bridal Veil Falls. She will be strolling in her gown and white hiking boots to the falls. John and I wish the newly wed couple well and look forward to hearing about their adventures.
They are following in the steps of our wedding plans 33 years ago. We flew to Los Vegas, were married at midnight at a small chapel named, “Graceland.” We honeymooned in Death Valley visiting many natural wonders such as the Salt Flats, Devils golf course and a colorful cliff named Artist Palette.
The longer daylight and the natural scenery will make this a memorable ceremony.
Whether you choose to celebrate with friends, quietly or not at all, Mid-summer’s eve is a time to enjoy the longer daylight hours.

Solstice

summer’s midpoint, inspires parties.
Others mark the day getting married.
Love and Magic abounds.
Several ways to enjoy the day.
Time to have bonfires and dance as the sun sets.
In some cultures, people wear costumes.
Carried away, a few wear nothing.
Each to his or her preference.
Carolaspot@aol.com June 17, 2024