adam and rachel get married

The weather is cloudy and rainy. Again, no lazy lounging beachside.

My mom and I visit with the gorgeous little Isabel in the morning; at almost 5-months old she never stops smiling.

Then comes a quick lunch with Alexander, followed by hair and makeup.

It rains intermittently all day. The ceremony is outdoors.

We meet early for family photos.

The weather is not great. The hotel keeps wiping down the seats and as soon as they do, more rain comes.

The ceremony is to start at 5:30. We are all sitting with umbrellas.

But it doesn't dim the beauty of the participants.

The ethereal bride is protected from the drizzle.



And soon her walk down the aisle begins.

Everyone is watching.

And the expectant groom is bursting with pride and love as he watches his bride approach.

Soon the clouds part and a bit of sun peeks out. This is a couple who is blessed with light.



The ceremony is, as expected, beautiful and umbrella-free.

And then the real partying begins.

The indoor-outdoor-rain-free setting is perfect. As is everything else: the food, the band, the flowers, and the toasts. Michael and Jason produce a hilarious slide show and script of Adam-highlights. Then Charles, Rachel's father, and Sophia, Rachel's younger sister, tell heart-melting stories of Rachel (and Adam).

It's quite a night. 

Congratulations, to a couple whom I adore and love.