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I’ve celebrated Octoberfest this year like never before.

I walked down Ocean Blvd. at the beach and listened to live music to ring in the beginning of October.

Then Saturday I was fortunate enough to know three different people hosting celebrations… two involved beer and brats so you can hardly complain.

The third party was an early Halloween celebration, which I always enjoy. I’m a Halloween baby  after all.

But one of the celebrations stood out. It was a beer, brats, polka and vows event… aka a wedding.

A friend of mine had her wedding in her backyard in Concord Saturday evening. I was so happy to see the clouds clear away and good weather grace her event. I was even happier when I experienced her ceremony.

The priest - like the audience - wore casual clothes and had a sense of humor. He read off unusual vows that made the bride and groom promise to love each other through bad hair phases and Facebook addictions.

We all laughed. And they said “I do.” But there was still that serious moment. The one where the priest talks about the meaning of the rings and they are slipped onto designated fingers and the ceremony is complete. Despite the previous joking and laughter, it was touching.

And no sooner were the vows put to bed, a polka band picked up the tempo, the keg was tapped and brats were had by all. It was probably the best wedding and best Octoberfest event I’ve ever attended.

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