The Big Day

Moe and Joe's wedding day couldn't have been more spectacular.  The location was out of this world.  The decor was spot on to set the mood.  Everyone was spiffed, coiffed, and looking their finest.  The weather, albeit hottt, was not windy nor rainy and in this state, that's a gift.  Family and friends were present. 

The makings of a wedding celebration were all accounted for.   

The best part though?  Better than anything that could be bought or created or planned for...was that love took center stage.  I've been at weddings where the details of the ceremony and the reception and the dance over shadow the real purpose, the joining of two lives.  This was not one of those.  Moe and Joe's love for each other was guest number one.  I can't really use words to describe watching them share their vows because saying that it was special seems cliche and not packed with the meaning it needs.  But, it was.  It was special.  Like we were watching something big.    

When clouds came over the ceremony at just the right moment, like they had been ordered to provide much needed shade to us all, a tear ran down my cheek.  Because I knew that it was Erin's brother Matt doing his part and showing us he had the best seat of all.  He would have loved to have been able to be standing up there with his baby sister.  

Even though his physical presence is no longer with us, Matt's presence was not lacking that day, nor any other day in the lives of his sisters.  He was there.  Giving his blessing through the clouds.  

And just like any good celebration, fun was had by all.  Even a frog enjoyed the family wine.  All of those people who joined in the fun and visited and laughed and sipped their cocktails under the shade of the tent were there for one reason.  To show their support for two people they all love in some way.  

It's not every day we get to witness and be a part of something big.  Moe and Joe's wedding was  a big moment.  But I have a feeling their life together will be even bigger.