Early Morning Wedding

Walter and I were invited to a wedding.  Most everyone we know can attest that we love weddings.  We had no idea we were in for such a treat.  This wedding was different from any others we have attended.  First it was held @ 8:30 am.  And if that wasn't odd enough, it was held at a local school cafeteria.

The happy couple was also young - in fact they were six years old!  Say what?  Yes, they were young.  The bride was the letter "U" and the groom was the letter "Q".  We did know the groom as he was our grandson Kash.

The Principal Conducted the "Wedding" of Q & U

I thought it must be a social studies lesson.  I was close.  It was a spelling lesson.  You see the letters Q & U always go together.  The ingenuous teacher, along with a few volunteer parents, had staged a mock wedding of the two letters. This will be a lesson that none of the participants or guests will soon forget.

The Boys were QUarterbacks and the Girls were QUeens

Kash and the bride were randomly selected to play the Bride and Groom roles.  The funny thing was that these two have been close friends for a long time, so the pairing was easy for everyone.

Linking Arms Leaving the Ceremony

Kash got to wear his suit and the other boys dressed as Quarterbacks.  The girls all wore either brides outfits or Queen/Princess garb.  The kindergartners left the ceremony in pairs and led the guests into their classroom.  A reception had been prepared for those in attendance.  A table just for the Bride and Groom was also prepared.



I Watch the Happy Couple at Their Reception

Several parents and grandparents were invited to the wedding.  Since being retired, we now have the valuable gift of time to be part of these kinds of events.  I wish more parents could have the flexibility to be part of their child's school activities.


The Reception Table

This kindergarten room looks like it is designed for learning in a fun way.  On the board were many words that were started with the QU letter combination, such as Quarterbacks, Queens, Quit, Quiver, Quart, etc.

A Real Wedding Cake Adds Fun to the Mock Wedding

The Cake is Cut by the Bride and Groom Under Mrs. Flowers Guidance

The classmates were all so polite and kind to each other.  The teacher had all of the boys and girls pose for a group shot.  Every parent wanted a memory of this gala.

Mrs. Flowers Kindergarten Class Poses for the Parents

The Couple were Happy to Greet Their Guests

Kash and his friend were real troupers that morning.  They posed for many pictures and received all their guests in the most gracious of ways.

One Last Picture of Q & U Who Pledged to Always Stay Together



Great Smiles Between the Couple At the Days End

Walter and I had a blast at the kindergarten this day.  We even laughed that maybe we should show some of these pictures years from now at his REAL wedding day.  Kash was so grown up and we were so proud of him.  We were also proud of his mother, Brandy, who had also worked with the teacher to pull off this fine event. 

All the attendees of this mock wedding will remember this lesson, probably for the rest of their lives.  It was so unique a way to teach the QU connection.