A wall separates J + M moments before they see each other for the first time.
J + M saw each other before the temple ceremony for the signing of the ketubah. The rabi said it was tradition rooted in the Torah that the groom sees his bride prior to marrying her just to make sure she is really who she says she is. It’s in Bereishith, the story of Jacob tying the knot with Leah when he intended to marry Rachel.
Mackey, one of my best good friends and trusty assistant, is tailing behind Mark. The entourage.
Many of the guests wanted to put Mark up on a chair but it never happened. I was devastated;-) Would have made for some fun photos!
It was indeed a pirate wedding filled with perfect details to turn back the hands of time. And from what I gathered, being pirates wasn’t a big stretch for most of the folks in attendance. The people with their high spirits and genuine garments made V + J’s wedding special. It was a visual delight throughout. See for yourself.
Jeremiah spent 30 hours making the chain maille armor he is wearing.
a drop of blood
tankard = leather cup
The reception was held at V + J’s home which allowed the party to extend late into the night and end on it’s own terms. Parties have a life of their own. If you hold a reception at an outside venue it’ll eventually shut down because of time constraints. That works for most parties but there are some that get shut down as guests are still energetic and craving for more. I love weddings at home. There’s no one managing time and waiting to stop your party.
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Remember Oscar and Claire? We had all spent a half day together earlier in the summer shooting engagement pictures in San Pedro. What a day that was! Driving around, hopping out of cars, shooting, playing on the beach, shooting more, Ports O’Call, eating oysters, shooting some more, and finally talking about Dexter. I revisited with them on their big day. It was a gentle collision of worlds: El Salvador meets The Philippines in America (with a Thai photographer roaming about). Memorable moments: Oscar takes a knee during the ceremony to gather his bearings; Claire and other family members come to his rescue searching for water and fan-able materials. Funny moments: The infamous dance-off of unsuspecting family members and friends; middle-aged men displaying their feminine side on the dance floor. It was quite the affair!
Oscar’s grandmother traveled from her village in El Salvador.
Wayfarer’s Chapel. My close friends, Greg and Ingrida, got married here a couple of years ago and I was part of their wedding party. Ingrida nearly fainted too. If you’re reading this blog for info on Wayfarer’s, just know that you should drink plenty of liquids before entering. Depending on the day, it could feel like a greenhouse inside.
Family members rushed to Oscar’s side as he suffered a bout with dehydration.
Refueling
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