John 2

As John writes of the marriage feast in Cana, the details of the event seem vague. Daniel H. Ludlow provides some additional incite -

"Mary seemed to be the hostess at the marriage party, the one in charge, the one responsible for the entertainment of the guests. It was she who recognized the need for more wine, who sought to replenish the supply, who directed the servants to follow whatever instructions Jesus gave. Considering the customs of the day, it is a virtual certainty that one of Mary's children was being married.

Jesus also had a close personal interest in and connection with the marriage and the subsequent festivities which attended it. He and apparently at least five of his disciples (John, Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael) were "called" to attend. Since the shortage of wine occurred near the close of the festivities, and since these commonly lasted from seven to fourteen days, it is apparent that Jesus' party was remaining for the entire celebration. Seemingly, also, he had some personal responsibility for entertaining the guests and felt an obligation to supply them with added refreshments." (Companion to Your Study of the New Testament: The Four Gospels, Daniel H. Ludlow)

With Ludlow's comments, the conditions of this event make more sense. In fact, it reminds me of many of the weddings of our day when mothers are integrally involved. With that understanding, the words of the Savior to His mother make a little bit more sense -

"...Woman, what wilt thou have me do for thee? that will I do; for mine hour is not yet come." (JST)

In that day "Woman" was the greatest title of respect, or in other words "woman of women" where today we would use the term "Mother". What is interesting is Mary's instruction to the servants -

"...Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." (New Testament | John 2:5)

It is at time John records the miracle of changing water to wine. And not just a little bit but probably about 100 to 150 gallons of water to wine (Life and Teachings of Jesus and the Apostles,Church Educational System). John calls this the -

"...beginning of miracles did Jesus..." (New Testament | John 2:11)

Some call it the first miracle. But I believe this is the first miracle that John witnessed. It is obvious by His mother's instructions to the servants, that He had performed miracles before of which she had witnessed.