13 Days to “I Do”
Myisha & Kenny Weston Summer Wedding
Norwood Vineyard Archive
Saturday, August 23, 2025
She first reached out in late spring. Myisha was considering the vineyard for her August wedding but eventually decided on hosting a backyard celebration instead. We cheered her on, even sent her a few suggestions for making it beautiful, because that’s the kind of bride she was—intentional, independent, clear about wanting something simple yet meaningful.
Fast forward to August 10th, just thirteen days before her wedding date. My phone buzzed with a call: she’d changed her mind. She wanted the vineyard. Could we pull it off?
Normally, my heart would sink at a request like that. Weddings are several months sometimes a full year in the making. But this time, I smiled. That weekend had been blocked off for my mother’s birthday, her 66th. We had planned to take her to the Hamptons, but the trip was rescheduled for October. The date sat quietly untouched, a rare pocket of availability in the height of summer. Thirteen days out, it felt less like coincidence and more like divine choreography.
We said yes.
From there, the flurry began. Myisha already had her caterer lined up, which was a blessing. We connected her to Highness Photography, suggested one of our trusted bartenders, and she chose a DJ through a friend. She even rented decor pieces from Always June, my mother’s company, selecting from her vision books to create a table design and aesthetic that was both elegant and effortless. Even with my mom officially “off” for her birthday, her touch shaped the space.
Because our team was scheduled off that weekend, I stepped in as day-of-coordinator. Let me just say…this role gave me a whole new respect for the elasticity it demands. Being the one person everyone calls at once, staying calm while prioritizing what matters most, holding the flow of the day in your hands. It’s an art in itself. I left that night with a deeper appreciation for the people who do this week after week.
The day itself? A miracle. Rain clouds hovered with a 40% chance, and sure enough, a downpour came just twenty minutes before the ceremony. And then, just as quickly, the sun broke through as if on cue. Myisha walked down her aisle in Sarah’s Orchard with light on her shoulders, surrounded by seventy of her loved ones, her uncle officiating. She told me early on she wanted “less is more.” No distractions. Just beauty, simplicity, people she loved, and time on the dance floor. And that’s exactly what she got.
We flowed from ceremony to vineyard photos, to wine and cocktail hour in the orchard, to a reception under the Charlie’s Pavilion tent. When the DJ cued their entrance, the energy never left the room. They danced into the night, and I found myself smiling at the ease of it all. Thirteen days. That’s all it took.
Before they left, Myisha and Kenny both hugged me and said thank you for making it feel so seamless, so possible, so theirs. And I realized something: while I am a planner by nature, sometimes the most beautiful moments don’t need years of preparation. Sometimes thirteen days is enough.
Myisha and Kenny, thank you for trusting us with your “I do.” Thank you for being our very wedding at the vineyard, on my mom’s birthday of all days. What a gift! May this be the start of many anniversaries, and may you come back for your one-year with a little more time to plan and maybe an even bigger party.
Because sometimes miracles are just waiting for an open date on the calendar.
