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.
Ann’s father carefully laid down pictures of relatives and items from their religion on a cloth-covered tabletop. As he worked, her relatives poured into the room, filling the small hotel suite. He spoke in a language I didn’t understand, but it was clear from the vibe in the room that everyone was sending Ann off to her wedding with as much love and support as they had. And then later, these people all got down on the dancefloor.