A Glorious Day

The Big Day had finally arrived!

First on the agenda:  beautifying the bride and her attendants

…….not that any of them needed much help.  

Then, it was time to dress the bride 

and lace up the back 

Perfection!

With the fine touches complete, the time came to board the trolley:

which served not only as transport, but as a cool place to wait until the service began as the outdoor temps climbed past 88 degrees. 

The church, itself is breathtakingly beautiful on the interior, but, alas, has no air-conditioning, so the trolley was welcome relief for the bride and her attendants until the service began.

In the meantime, the father of the bride was trying to keep cool with the ring bearer.

Actually, speaking of "Cool", I'd say that they suit the part, don't you?

I't a long walk down the aisle,

but that little guy made it in record time with his pillow.

The three angelic flower girls, were quite the opposite, and needed a little urging on from their mommies to start,  

They slowly ambled down the aisle as if mesmorized by the beautiful organ music,  much to the delight of all in attendance.

And, finally, it was the moment we had waited for:  father and daughter, enjoying this special moment in time, walking down the aisle, radiant with happiness.

Even Dad had to admire her beauty as he escorted his daughter to her waiting groom.

He proudly stood between the soon-to-be newlyweds

They were greeted by the minister, who assured their intentions.

And now it was the moment for Dad to give his daughter a kiss on the cheek

join the hands of the bride and groom, 

and leave the couple together in the sanctuary.

And there they stood, tenderly holding hands,  enjoying every moment of the ceremony that they had so meticulously planned.

The bride's godmother read the passage 1 Corinthians 13.

both sets of parents lit the unity candle

and a friend read a prayer, "From This Day Forward".

The couple had chosen a special song to be performed by a close family friend, entitled, "When I Say I Do" by Michael West.

The bride's sister played the violin, and her father strummed the guitar as Dennis so eloquently sang the words to this special song.

He sang to them, from the heart, and we were just bystanders, watching the tender exchange between the musician and this special couple. 

The minister led them up to the altar, where vows were exchanged

rings were placed

and the unity candle was lit.

The minister announced that the groom could  kiss the bride

and the new couple was presented to all

It was truly a glorious day!