Don't be late

Yesterday we took a picnic and drove with friends to the Stanislaus River at Knight's Ferry. We found a good spot with table and all and began to eat. As we did, we noticed some very 'interesting' people gathering at the spot across from us. Obviously it was for a wedding reception. They were having to carry all their supplies down the hill but the site they had was cement and a good choice for their event.
I was busy devouring my KFC biscuit when the guys spotted the location for the wedding. Some white folding chairs had been set up facing the river. Picturesque except that the trees and bush at the front of the site were browning and the chairs on a slanting angle. Hum!
We continued to watch the goings on. Black seems to be the color of choice of most of the guests and we wondered what the bride would be wearing or if she was already there in the midst, not standing out.
When we had finished our delicious lunch, complete with chicken, potato wedges, Cole slaw( not my thing) and fresh fruit, we packed up our stuff and safely stowed it and the meat bees that had plagued us in the trash. Then we headed over the bridge to the other side and the nature center. We browsed there for awhile and then hiked up to the covered bridge, reading the historical trivia as we walked.
As we headed back to our cars a little later, we saw a gal running toward us. She was dressed in black and seemed hysterical. You guessed it- she was the bride and could not locate the rest of the guests or the attendants, not to mention the exact location of the event! We gave her directions and she rushed back to the car and headed out. We did not reach our car before another vehicle stopped us for the location of the wedding. They had RSVP'd and had a map but they claimed it was useless. We assured them that the bride was late too, so they had plenty of time to drive back across the bridge and locate the site of the wedding. We noted that they were dressed conservatively, so we wondered who they were related to!
We laughed and laughed on the way home about this unorthodox wedding and it's lack of planning and organization.
On further thought , I only have one word of advice. Do not be late for the wedding supper of Jesus and his 'Bride"( all his followers) at the end of time. If you don't RSVP you won't be allowed in, no matter when you arrive.