Two major life milestones to celebrate...a 30th Anniversary and a 50th Birthday. What better way than to come to New York City from Wales to celebrate.
Sue and Mal met me under the portico at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. They had scouted out the park the day before, and they selected Wagner Cove for their vow renewal ceremony location. The skies were threatening, but their photographer suggested we could probably make it before the rain. Well, we didn't. We were caught in a major 20 minute thunderstorm. Against all common sense, we huddled under a large tree that we hoped would be unnoticed by the lightening strikes. Finally the strorm let up a bit and we walked over to Wagner Cove.
If ever the phrase meant something...Keep Calm and Carry On...it was for this ceremony. With great love in their eyes, Mal and Sue renewed their vows and rededicated their wedding rings...and many of their friends and family sent good wishes which I read to them.
The rain presisted throughout the ceremony, but they acknowledged it was kind of a metaphor for their marriage...especially when the sun came out just as the ceremony ended.
My husband Joe and I, both soaked to the skin, walked over to The Loeb Boathouse Restaurant for a well deserved drink!
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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