with dad, before the ceremony. space needle observes.
and then we go upstairs
with anni.
chris looks sharp.
where everyone sat; a grey but happy day.
foods.
cake.
the boat had portholes; there were framed pictures of us everywhere.
it starts!
we were married by good friend john kaufmann, star of stage and screen.
the bride blushes.
looking to my friends.
bride and groom.
laurie and darren read some rilke.
we read an early email love letter exchange we wrote to each other.
chris gets the happy weepies.
i read mine; chris examines the hanky i handed him for boogies.
my voice gets a little wobbly.
chris gives me back the hanky.
wobbly but happy.
i love him. it's true.
john gets down with the marrying. my arm looks a little weird.
more vows.
we end up fudging the words a little.
in fact, i have to call for line.
i'm getting the ring from my beautiful friend kirsten.
and then realize i forgot to take off my engagement ring.
chris seals the deal.
i am pleased.
i cannot get chris's ring on. he eventually helps me.
kissing! i almost leaned in too early, i was so excited to get to this part.
it's good!
we exit triumphantly; in the background, johnny rings bells.
when we re-emerge, chris hugs bridesmate anni.
i find my mom and glow on her.
mother-daughter.
the back of my awesome dress, before it got stepped on.
bride receives hug from bridesmate jeremy.
mates anni and kirsten raise glasses.
i take a break with jenni and seth.
chris has rigged up a surprise song for me on the boat's old piano. i am floored.
my parents boogie during our first dance.
my mom wears the party favor.
it was seriously the best.
