Shaina and Phil planned a beautiful ceremony on Scatteree Beach in Chatham, where they and their bridal party and family stayed at The Point House, a location for custom weddings like theirs complete with a beautiful outdoor tent for the wedding reception situated nearby the beautiful ocean. When the weather didn't allow for the service to be on the beach itself, Phil and Shaina moved the ceremony under a large canopy tree on the lawn of The Point House adjacent to the ocean. As this lovely couple performed the sand ceremony under the tree, it made me think about the "tree of life" and how this Shaina and Phil, their family and friends were protected from the rains by its arching limbs and vibrant green leaves. Indeed, there was a certain quiet serenity that descended upon the guests as Shaina and Phil both poured each of their containers of sand from beaches of their respective homes into the center vase, symbolizing the combining of their histories into a new, single glass vase as the newly wedded couple.
After the service, my wife snapped a few spontaneous photos of Shaina and Phil as they walked the beach; Shaina stood out with her beautiful smile and bright blue shoes! Indeed, they already appeared to be enjoying their day together in the sea mist, tenderly touching one another's garments with the special care that says, "I will be there for you always" and "I love you".
Congratulations Phil and Shaina!
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