2007-04-21 Alexander & Kristine Wedding at Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort in Marathon, Florida Keys
It was a gorgeous day in Marathon in the fabulous Florida Keys. The setting was perfect for Alexander and Kristine to conduct their nuptuals. The wedding was to begin at 6pm. I arrived at just past 4pm to set up the music. The staff of Tranquility Bay were already busy getting things ready for the grand occasion. As the start time approached, news that started like a bad joke was relayed to me. "The priest and the rabbi are stuck in traffic." The tent was up, the tables, the chairs, the flowers were all in readiness. The groom was smiling, handsome and anxious. I kept the pre ceremony music going until just a little past 6pm, the officiants made their entrance. The bride asked for some very specific music to come down to: the soundtrack to the movie "Ever After." it was very sweet. Like a fairytale princess, the beautiful bride, Kristine, made her way down the beach to the ceremony area. The priest and the rabbi were very humorous in their delivery. Then, without much warning, a cloud came overhead and opened up. At first the officiants were in the mindset to finish up and then duck for cover under the tent. Logic prevaled and the entired party gathered under the big tent and the nuptuals continued. The rest of the ceremony was a harmonious blend of Jewish and Catholic tradition. The rain stopped and the bridal party and family were able to get some sunset photos with Donna McLaughlin and video with Paula Vieceli. The rest of us remained under the tent for a cocktail hour. The staff of the resort were wonderful. Alexander & Kristine made their way back to the tent for their first dance as husband and wife. The song was Garth Brooks - "To Make You Feel My Love." The Bride dance with her father to "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. For the groom and his mother, Sade's "By Your Side" was chosen. I was told that dinner was tasty. Afterwards, it was time to boogie. The music requested was a fine blend of rock, swing and hip hop. I threw a few goodies in to keep the folks on the dance floor. I saw lots of smiling faces. The bride made a costume change into a blue party dress and rejoined the guests. We danced and danced into the evening. The pictures that I took are here: http://www.keysdan.com/2007-04-21_Alexander_Kristine_Wedding.htm
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