Ed & Kim's Wedding, 41O 36' 49.61" North 069O 58' 35.22" West , off of Chatham's Coast

One might say that Kim and Ed's wedding was absolutely one of the most

unique and exciting, performed on a beautiful sand bar nearly 5 miles out to sea, off the coast of North Chatham;

to be exact, our longitude/Latitude was 41O 36' 49.61" North 069O 58' 35.22" West.

Kim hired Captain Phil of Outermost Adventures to bring us out to the our natural wedding altar with their four children, Colleen, Evan, Shane and Sam. My wife, Lianne, shot photos to document the day's journey and ceremony. The children participated in Ed and Kim's service with much delight, the smiles and laughter permeating the boat as we set out to sea. Wading to the sandbar destination, we set up our altar and began the service. All was very private and intimate for this very lovely couple and their children.

It was a serene late afternoon service by the sea, complete with a family sand ceremony, custom vows, the exchanging of rings, and a piano serenade for his mom, the bride, played on a keyboard by Sam, the youngest member of our crew. This was a casual, intimate and yet, elegant affair with beautiful flowers, handsome outfits, and full ocean views in all directions.

Immediately following the service, Lianne took photos of Kim and Ed, while Colleen, Evan and Shane entertained themselves, exploring the seashells nearby on the dunes. Sam, meanwhile, sneaked his way into this romantic photo of Ed and Kim kissing, playfully smiling as he held a single white rose.

Before Captain Phil returned to bring us back to the mainland, the boys threw flower petals from the service into the wind. With complete joy on their faces, they flung the white petals into the sea breeze! Overall, it was a beautiful ceremony with happy memories for all! What a wonderful wedding, and such a memorable service. I am sure that the day will be treasured for many years to come.

I feel very grateful to have performed the wedding ceremony of Kim and Ed, and in such a special setting out to sea. Thank you, Captain Phil, for a fun and energizing trip to the outermost reaches of Cape Cod. I highly recommend Outermost Adventures to anyone who wishes to have a fun-filled excursion.

To Kim and Ed: May you always experience fair winds together, and may you always recall gleeful children joyfully releasing white flower petals to the breeze! Congratulations!