Erin and Jason held their wedding service on the beautiful Skaket Beach in Orleans, just down the street from the colonial Captain Linnell House where they held their wedding reception. Fortunately for this lovely couple, the heavy rain of tropical storm Danny held off just enough to allow their families and friends to view their ceremony with colorful beach umbrellas, "just in case" the light sprinkle of mother nature became more fierce. But all was well, and "Danny Boy" allowed the guitarist to serenade Erin as her parents led her to our natural altar, where Jason and Erin exchanged their vows and family and friends gave their special readings. From a distance, the seagulls looked on from a rooftop, squawking their approval. A few beach goers watched, too, eager to see Erin as she walked down the sandy pathway onto Skaket Beach. Erin smiled during the entire service, and Jason did, too. The salty air, sea birds, and beach grass swaying in the breeze made this a very memorable cape cod wedding venue.
Family gatherings bring out the humor in such events - one of their younger wedding party members appeared to be eager to be a professional photographer! Such a cute boy, he would occasionally come up close to the three of us as I spoke, digital camera in hand, perched for the best photo opportunity! Jason and Erin smiled and laughed about his antics. I have no doubt that he must've taken at least one excellent photo!
The final touch of the wedding that Erin and Jason had planned was after I had pronounced them "husband and wife"; up on the dune near the beach stood a bagpiper who played as they walked up the sandy path as married partners for the first time. What a meaningful musical finish to the service!
Congratulations Jason and Erin! May you have many blessed days together, basking in the love of family and friends.
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