Matt and Allison exchanged their vows in a beautiful service witnessed by their family and friends on the manicured lawn of the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. Flowers, original sculptures, and beautiful banners adorned the garden as birds chirped in the trees, accompanying us for their custom wedding ceremony.
If I've learned anything in conducting numerous wedding services on Cape Cod, one thing I would share with you is that, "Yes, grooms cry, too." Emotions are high during such a heart-filled experience, and for Matthew, this was no exception. How sweetly Allison smiled at him as he attempted to hold back tears of joy and wonder. To no avail, however; Matt no sooner wiped one or two tears from his eyes, and a steady stream again trailed down his cheek. What a tender moment between such a lovely couple. By the time his mom, Kathy, gave a special reading for this wonderful pair, he was overcome with even more tears. A wedding service is always a sacred moment in one's life, a time when onlookers, young and old, shed a tear or two as well for the newly betrothed. But, as my sister, Joanna always says, "They're happy tears!"
The Cape Cod Museum of Art provided such a gorgeous backdrop for the service and the reception for their family and friends. Perched in the corner of the reception hall was a very handsome sculpture of Eleanor Roosevelt, leaning against a rock, presiding over the finely set dinner tables. As I viewed this beautiful room, observing the amazing artwork and sculptures, it was almost as if Eleanor were speaking to me, to Matthew and Allison, and to their special guests.
A whisper from the corner, I imagined Eleanor sharing with Matthew and Allison her special congratulations, along with a piece of her sage advice she was so notable for:
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams".
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