Grace and Paul, Perfectly Married

There are certainly not enough minutes left in this joyous day for me to rightfully convey the love fest I witnessed today at Grace and Paul’s wedding. From the moment we stepped off the bus with so many dear friends and family the feeling of happiness was in the air.

The day was surprisingly sunny and the yard was lush green with white hydrangeas and purple lavender in full bloom. The ceremony was set up in the grass with an alter of yellow and white flowers framing the deep blue sea just beyond the spot where Grace and Paul would be joined together.

Suzanne was just gorgeous in her blue floral dress the most stunning mother of the Bride. I could not hold back the tears as Steve walked Grace, the most serene Bride down the aisle with her veils floating in the light breeze. Seeing how Paul beamed at her made your heart flutter as we knew we were watching the magic of a new family being made.

Gussy and I sat together with our people in the fourth row so we could start the laughing that rippled through the guests as Jack gave his sweet and funny homily. Paul and Grace wrote tender hearted vows giving each witness a view into their loving relationship.

It was a most joyous wedding also enjoyed by all the travelers on Ocean Boulevard who slowed to catch a glimpse of the beautiful scene. My favorite gawker was the half naked surfer who threw his 70 year old body and surf board over the rocks and walked slowly down the street watching the wedding.

There was no way to hide the joy, nor should there have been. That kind of love is what heals the world.

Once Grace and Paul were officially married the party really got started. I will save that story for the morning as now I am going to put this exhausted body to bed.

Suzanne and Steve will sleep well tonight knowing they just shared a most extraordinary wedding with their dear friends and family and gave Grace and Paul the sweetest start to a beautiful life.