Mickey & Katie, The Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Eastham, MA

It poured buckets this past weekend, yet Katie and Mickey still enjoyed their intimate service held at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Eastham, MA. As we waited for guests to arrive, beautiful music

was played by the DJ, and we watched children playing at the hotel's pool. It's amazing how we've been here for years now, yet my clients find new places on Cape Cod to which I've never been. What a pleasant hotel located on the lower Cape with all of the fine amenities, situated not far from Marconi Beach and the National Seashore.

Flowers were arranged on the trellis where we stood, decorated in brilliant orange lilies and other assorted varieties. Flower petals were strewn on the white walkway that led up to our pretty altar. Family and friends talked and enjoyed catching up with one another and professional photographers took photos as they eagerly awaited the bride's entrance up the aisle.

Katie was walked up the aisle looking beautiful with her big shining smile. Mickey matched her smile as he viewed his bride's approach. He was so eager to be married, he could hardly wait to say his vows, which he delivered with much enthusiasm! Katie, too, was reading her custom vows to Mickey when her mom interrupted, "Slow down!" Humorously, Katie turned around and said, "I always talk fast". Everyone laughed, including the groom, who couldn't contain himself.

Special custom vows the couple had written were delivered and rings were exchanged. Family and friends watched as this lovely couple got a little teary eyed, along with some of the audience. It's so emotional when couples share their intimate feelings for one another - what a touching event that I feel so honored to be officiating, and with this couple it was no exception.

A sand ceremony was performed whereby Katie and Mickey decanted from two separate containers colored sand that flowed into one glass vase, symbolic of their newly combined histories into one new life together as husband and wife.

Mickey and Katie shared a romantic kiss when I announced them to be husband and wife, and their friends and family cheered and applauded. Congratulations Mickey and Katie! I wish you many joyful days together with much laughter and love!