The Reception

I didn't have my camera in hand during the actual wedding ceremony. It took place on the shore at sunset on Friday, and was simply beautiful. And yes, I did cry a little. Cause I'm sentimental like that, and felt so happy for them both.

After the ceremony we were served a delicious dinner and enjoyed a couple different bands, including a steel drummer. I just love the steel drums! There's something so islandy about them!

During the reception, another friend, S, and I snuck away for a few minutes to decorate the bridal suite and light some candles for the bride and groom to return to. For all I know they were completely burned out by the time C & C got to their room, but we tried.

Everyone had a great time hanging out afterwards...and I'm not sure how late the party went because I had to get my bum up to my room and pack. There was a 6 a.m. departure to the airport on my docket and I was up before dawn to get there...but I won't bore anyone here with the joys of jumpseating. Suffice to say I did finally make it safely home, on Sunday.

I felt so happy for C & C...and their children are all definitely winners in this marriage. C & C are both dedicated, wonderful parents who love their children. I'm so grateful for their friendship and the chance to be with them and all their wonderful friends during this amazing week of celebration.

Darling C, may your happily ever after include all the regular ups and downs that a life well-lived contains. May the happy times be abundant, may you never be without hope in the hard times, and may you have enough joy to help you sail through the storms of life to calmer shores. I love you!!! ♥