My wife Lianne happened to capture on film an intimate moment between Kristin and Brian, and she chose to call this photo,"Devotion". It started me thinking about the uniqueness of each and every couple I marry, and about those quiet, private moments that married partners share.
It was a beautiful venue at the Wequassett Inn, near the outdoor pool that overlooks the ocean; an amazing blend of chic and casual. Families looked on as this couple exchanged vows, canopied by the beautiful flowered trellis that embraced this lovely, happy couple. Yes, there were tears, but they were tears of joy, punctuated by Kristin's laughter, the sweet sounds of the violinists they'd hired from Boston, and the seagulls flying overhead.
Kristin's friend, Patty, gave a special reading selected for her friends, and I thought I would share it with you here, entitled, The Key To Love: "The key to love is understanding, as it is the little things that say so much by themselves. The key to love is forgiveness, to accept each other's faults and pardon mistakes. The key to love is sharing. Sharing and facing your good fortunes as well as the bad, together, both conquering problems, forever searching for ways to intensify your happiness. The key to love is giving. Giving without thought of return, but with the hope of just a simple smile, and by giving in but never giving up. The key to love is respect, realizing that you are two separate people, with different ideas; that you don't belong to each other, that you belong with each other, and share a mutual bond. The key to love is inside us all. It takes time and patience to unlock all the ingredients that will take you to its threshold; it is the continual learning process that demands a lot of work but the rewards are more than worth the effort...and that is the key to love.
Congratulations to Brian and Kristin! May the devotion in your eyes, and the happy smiles on your faces be with you, together, always.
