Surrounded by sandy dunes, salty air and sail boats, and seaside nautical theme decor in the Chequessett Yacht Club's boathouse, Matt and Kristine, their family and friends, experienced a charming cape cod wedding ceremony overlooking the beautiful cape cod harbor.
As guests arrived, they were given little sachets with bird seed within and a small note that said, "As the bride and groom come your way, toss the birdseed and shout "hooray!" As the tide came in for this early evening service, family and friends marveled at the beautiful views and the refreshing sea breeze - all were full of joy and anticipation for this lovely couple.
Kristine was led by her father down the natural stone stairway to the beach front below where Matt, the groomsmen and the guests congregated. A guitarist accompanied she and her dad, the music wafting with the wind. Kristine was all smiles as she was given away by her father at our flower-filled altar by the sea.
As is true for many services I perform, the bride and groom are overcome by emotion; for this service, Matt was so bursting with love and emotion for his bride that he cried tears of joy as he spoke his custom vows to Kristine. It is very touching, indeed, to be a witness to such an outpouring of love in a most sacred ceremony. I've learned over the years of officiating hundreds of weddings on cape cod that grooms cry, too.
All returned to laughter and smiles within moments, however, Matt beaming with his bride as I delivered their service. Special readings were given by the groomsmen, one being a poem written by Maya Angelou about love. Matt and Kristine exchanged rings under the flower canopy overlooking the harbor, and with the power vested in me, I announced them to be "husband and wife".
And as they walked up the sandy aisle, family and friends threw birdseed at the newly married couple, exclaiming, "hooray!" I second that sentiment. Congratulations Matt and Kristine!
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