After some preparations we made our way out into the countryside to the Grange Meeting-House, which is the second oldest Quaker meetinghouse in Ireland. George Fox even visited this meetinghouse at one point! It was an overcast morning, and shortly after we arrived it began to sprinkle. This was the first rain I had seen during my stay, which is apparently amazing as Northern Ireland usually gets a lot more rain this time of year. Before Joy and her party arrived in the Rolls Royce, we waited around as folks showed up to the ivy-covered building. Aidan and John anxiously waited (below):
Everyone made it inside (I love the building!) as Joy showed up (below).
Since traditional Quaker weddings are performed during a Quaker meeting for (mostly silent) worship, I wasn’t taking photos in the meeting for worship (with an intent for marriage). It was great to get to enjoy my friends’ wedding. Following the meeting we went over to the even older side of the meetinghouse to sign the marriage documents.
While the signing was going on, everyone stood around outside, having tea and various biscuits (what Americans would call cookies, though I prefer “biscuits” now), and having a grand time in general.
Aidan gave a nice display of the new ring before they made their way outside for the exit.
Soon, a few formals and the reception!
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by Joel
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