Things change and I certainly realize this the older I get. The last several wedding ceremonies I have been attended have been held outdoors at what is called a chosen “Venue” which officially is termed as “the place where something happens, especially an organized event.” Popular venues for weddings include a barn not far from the Schlaefli Farm and along the shore line of a lake, on a rolling prairie hill and on a grassy golf course.

More than 50 years ago, in what some would term as being “too many years ago,” the wedding ceremony was almost always held at the bride’s ch...