Wedding #4

This morning I witnessed the marriage of Joel and Coquetta (Spinks) Erickson.

It was a marriage unlike any I've been to (which is no surprise -- both families are rather interesting).
How can a groom be composed enough on the day of his wedding to play the piano while his family sings? How did he manage to play the flute as his bride walked serenely up the aisle on her father's arm? It did seem like the flute playing decreased in quality as the bride drew closer -- which was entirely appropriate.
Coquetta's dad preached the wedding sermon, and Joel's dad officiated over the saying of the vows. (Their families home-church together, so they don't have a minister who is non-family.)
C and J told their salvation stories (it seems that they each spurred the other on to be a better person, even before both were Christians), as well as the story of how they came to be married. They sang a song together and lighted a unity candle. After they descended the stairs from the podium, Joel picked up Coquetta and carried her out of the sanctuary.
They seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves at the bridal table before I left for work.