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I continue to be the worst mother-of-the-bride. This time I laughed until I cried.
My daughter Katherine is planning to get married next fall. She has put me in charge of music. She wanted her father and me to choose a band that we would enjoy dancing to. This is very thoughtful of her because she appreciates that we are Zydeco/ Cajun band snobs experts.
I, too, love classical music and especially the violin. My grandmother for whom I was named was a violinist. Even though I never met her or heard her play, I feel a chill on my spine when I hear a violin solo.
In both the Cajun and Zydeco traditions, the violin, called the fiddle, is a prominent instrument. One of my favorite Cajun musicians is Michael Doucet of Beau Soliel. He is also one of my favorite people ever since I taught his son 18 or so years ago.
borrowed from Facebook
Michael Doucet is fairly famous in the music world. He’s won a few grammies. He’s recorded umpteen albums. He performs at local festivals, but also on stages all over the world. Garrison Keillor has dubbed Beau Soliel “the best Cajun band in the world.”
I decided on a whim to send Michael Doucet a Facebook message expressing my sincere wish that he would be available to play for the ceremony. Even though I feel he is a friend, I was nervous about asking such a famous musician to play for our little wedding.
A day or so later, I got a response, “Well you have certainly given me enough notice.” Hmm, I wasn’t sure how to respond to that. He hadn’t said yes or no. I just didn’t respond.
The other night on the way home from the movie, I checked my Facebook messenger on my phone. Still feeling weird about his response, I decided to look at it again. It was then that I realized I had messaged Michael Dardant, not Michael Doucet.
You know how FB predicts who you are writing a message to? I’m sure that’s what happened. I typed in Michael D and clicked on the first name that came up. Duh! (head thump!)
Michael Dardant may be planning what he will do for Katherine’s wedding. Apparently he has done a wedding before. I have written about him here on this blog. He’s Magic Mike, the world famous MAGICIAN!
I sent Katherine a text, “How would you feel about having a magician at your wedding?”
Hahaha!!! Oh Margaret, I love this story!!! Hahaha!!!! I hope he shows up. What a memory that would be!! These stories are precious and I love reading about this lovely event!
Oh my. This is too funny, Margaret!
Hmm. What would a magician “play” at a ceremony? Maybe you could interest Steve Miller in coming… https://youtu.be/Ij7W_js2fhg
Had to laugh! Cute story, Margaret! He could be terrific entertainment for the wedding reception, especially if there will be some wait time while the wedding party is having pictures taken.
What a great mistake! It will make for a memorable wedding.
This is the best ever! Giggling and loving your family!
Ha! So funny. I could see myself doing this. You are the best MOB in my book for sheer fun.
Oh my, those auto-changes in our wording create some hilarious stories, & this is one of the best, Margaret. You didn’t mention your daughter’s response!
Perfect! You made my morning! This is so much like something I would do! Now you are going to have to keep us posted on this wedding. 🙂
Hahaha! That darn Facebook predictor could’ve ruined Katherine’s wedding! At least you didn’t sign a contract!
Thanks for the morning laugh….and now I’m wondering what tricks a magician plays at a wedding!
Margaret, this is the funniest thing I’ve read in a long time!! Oh my goodness! Well, it’s going to be an interesting ceremony I guess!
I’m loving these bridal issues you seem to have. Perhaps by the end, you will have enough fodder for a book. Too funny!
Had to stifle a laugh as I read this in class (oops!). Who played at the Ming’s retirement party? I remember having one of their CD’s and dancing around the house to it as a kid.
Hilarious! It is important to laugh together through this journey.
I knew there would be laughter involved!
Great story and I move Beau Soleil!
This is too funny!
I love Elsie’s idea for a book – I know I would appreciate it! 🙂
It would be titled, “What Not to do as Mother of the Bride.”