The Grapevine: The Wedding of Ben and Meredith
By Rosalyn Queen on July 20, 2023 from The Grapevine
Well, it finally happened. I am talking about the wedding of my grandson, Bennett Queen and his new bride, Meredith Ward.
Back in May after the Primary Election we all gathered in the Harrison County Court Room of Judge Thomas Bedell to witness Ben being sworn in as the State Senator from our district. Before a packed room Bedell administered the oath of office to Ben with Meredith holding the Bible that Ben placed his hand on. 
Once the oath was administered and Bedell congratulated Ben, Ben asked the Judge for the microphone and after thanking several in attendance, Ben got down on one knee and proposed to Meredith. They had been going together for a while and we all suspected that soon they would be getting married. But you can imagine how we all were surprised as this was a complete shock to us. After all the crying and congratulations, we all adjourned to the Robinson Grand where an engagement and political party was held.
This was the beginning. Plans started falling in place as the couple announced the date as July 15. All the ladies immediately started selecting dresses for all the events, especially for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Plans were made for a bridal shower and for the bachelorette and bachelor parties. All events were held, and much celebration went on.
The rehearsal dinner was held at Muriale’s after a short rehearsal at the Simpson Creek Baptist Church. Where the ceremony was held. The wedding took place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday with the reception following at the Robinson Grand Theatre.
This is certainly a different agenda for this wedding than for any of the others in our family. I would have spent weeks making cookies and favors for the wedding. As with my daughters I was sewing gowns up until the last minute when they were ready to go down the aisle. This was different as I had my two dresses hanging in my closet and I had matched my jewelry and accessories. My toes were done, and I awaited my hair appointment last week before the wedding.
Although this is different, an 83-year-old grandmother appreciates the difference.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. I wish Ben and Meredith a lifetime full of happiness. May your every wish come true.
Take care and until next week “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”
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