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5 questions to ask your grandparents
The older I get, the more I realize just how blessed I am to have all four of my grandparents still here. Not only that- but I get the opportunity to see them at least once a month, and speak to them often! I always say I had six parents growing up- one set of grandparents worked at my elementary school, and the other set lived a block away from me. I understand time with every single loved one is finite, and I want to be more intentional with getting to know even my closest family members and friends as we move into 2019!
Here are some of the best questions I’ve asked my own grandparents recently (the answers were SO good!) and I hope they’ll serve you as well as they did me.
(Please note- you can also ask most of these questions to people other than your grandparents to get to know them better too!)
1) What has been the happiest day of your life so far, and why? (Answers aren’t always what you think! And it’s pretty hilarious to watch your grandma give grandpa the side eye if he says something OTHER than the wedding day- lol!)
2) What are some of the mischievous things mom did as a kid? (Or dad of course… this one is GREAT! Learning all the dirt on your parents :) )
3) Tell me a story from your childhood- can you remember a day when you were really happy? (Unexpectedly a tear jerker to watch someone in their 80’s reminisce about getting a tricycle or sinking the winning basket at a high school game)
4) How did you know grandma (or grandpa) was the person you wanted to marry? (This story turned into a series of questions where I learned my own grandma wore a pink pant suit at her own wedding when she was 20… can we say QUEEN?!)
5) And finally my personal favorite… Have you ever been arrested? (Don’t know about your family, but my own had some pretty hilarious and unexpected stories come out of this one!)
So there you go- some of the best questions I’ve ever asked my grandparents! I encourage you to take them with you over the holidays and ask them when you can- then just sit back and enjoy amazing stories and conversation! We wish you a blessed Christmas with your loved ones, and a Happy New year!
XO
Ashley
Kara + Tony
Eric + Nicole :: Mustique Island Destination Wedding
Photography: Justin DeMutiis Photography | Floral Design: Margaret Leacock | Hair & Makeup: Brianna Alessandra Beauty | DJ: DJ Wingz | Wedding Dress: The White Magnolia | Men's Attire: Suit Supply | Ceremony: Yemanja Villa - Mustique | Reception: Firefly Hotel - Mustique
Leah + Chris
Photography : Justin DeMutiis Photography | Event Coordinator: Erin Padgett Events | Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Old North State Club | Catering: The Old North State Club | Videographer: Light Cannon Films | Florist: From This Day Forward Weddings | Cake Artist: Cake Expressions by Lisa | Ceremony Music: Elegant Ensembles | Band: Sol Fusion (East Coast Entertainment) | Hair & Makeup: Jennifer Abercrombie Beauty | Gown Boutique: Kleinfeld's New York City | Parent: The Black Tux | Transportation: Sunway Charters | Limo Getaway Car: Harris Limo | Rentals: Party Reflections, Carolina Luxury Rentals | Cross Rental: Tim Taube | Fireworks: M&M Fire Works
Chay + Sean
Leah + Miles :: Inn at Serenbe Wedding
Photography: Justin DeMutiis Photography | Event Coordinator : A Dream Woven Events | Florist : Forage & Flower | Ceremony and Reception: The Inn at Serenbe | Catering: Dennis Dean | Ceremony Cellist: Roy Harran | Band: Hipshack | Officiant: Steve Hartman | Hair and Makeup: Moore Agency | Gown Boutique: The White Magnolia | Parent: J.Crew
