October 24, 2004
Tying the Knot
The bachelorettes became wife and wife last night, in a very moving ceremony. The service began with a reading excerpted from the The Goodridge Decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Court. It set the stage for the event we were about to witness, and moved us to tears. The vows themselves were clearly composed by persons who had already spent twenty years together, and knew the challenges and joys of a long term relationship. Definitely a four tissue event. We are all wondering if the newlyweds will experience a difference in their relationship because of its consecration.
I realized that even though I know both brides well, I had never seen them express any physical affection toward one another. The wedding was an occasion upon which they were free to do so. In fact, such expression was a requirement of the ritual. And so, before witnesses, my friends kissed passionately at the end of the ceremony and danced the first dance together, gazes locked . I realized, perhaps for the first time, that they have quite a romance going here.
Otherwise, the occasion was as traditional as could be. Held in front of a blazing stone fireplace in a rustic craftsmanstyle golf club, with a choice of chicken or beef, centerpieces of floating roses and candles, the usual toasts and dancing after.
Photo note: An autumnal wedding photo. I have searched the net for what I call goose necked squash to no avail, and have come to the conclusion that these babies are gourds .
Posted by Dakota at October 24, 2004 06:57 AM