It was a rainy day, a surprise nor’easter when it should have been sunny and bright. During the ceremony rehearsal, you could see the venue staff cleaning up the previous day’s wedding – which clearly took place on the gorgeous lawn, overlooking the water. I know my bride was anxious to take photos in all the wonderful picturesque (outdoor) locations at The Oaks Waterfront Inn. But as the rain kept coming and coming and the temperature dropped while everyone was getting ready, it became clear that wasn’t going to happen.
Every single couple, aside from having normal every day personalities, also have “wedding personalities.” Some are nervous in front of the crowd and like to hide in the corners, others are party animals, still more spend most of their evening greeting and socializing with their guests. Laura and Adam, just about every time I turned around, were hanging with each other.
I spent five years in New Orleans. Four and a half amazing years and one positively terrible final six months. College is pretty much awesome wherever you go, I’ve gathered, but I spent those years in one of the most delightful, challenging and historical places around. New Orleans will always hold a very, very dear place in my heart. Just like these folks.