Sunday, June 12, 2005
RAYMOND AND SANDRA'S WEDDING
There's so much to say and so little time. Here's a not-so-quick Cliff Notes version:
(1) The guys enjoyed some time right before the ceremony praying for Raymond and Sandra.
(2) The ceremony was going great, until an unfortuate events occurred. Sandra's sister and maid-of-honor fainted during the homily. Thankfully, she was okay, but was done for the day.
(3) After that, the officiating pastor (not Steve Lo) was noticeably flustered and not only forgot to have them say their own vows, but forgot to have them Raymond kiss his bride. But it turned out for the best because after presenting the parents with flowers, they calmly walked back up and kissed without prompting. It was truly one of the most beautiful and romantic moments I've ever seen.
(4) The banquet featured an amazing slide show compliments of my sister and Gabe. I have never cried during a wedding slide show before ... but I came close this time.
(5) In addition to some humerous games and toasts, the climax of the evening was the musical skit Gabe and Sandra wrote to the songs of "The Sound of Music." With moments of tenderness and many moments of witty humor, it was a blast to perform and made Raymond and Sandra smile. 'Nuff said.
(6) All in all, it was a beautiful night unlike most weddings I have been to before. This day was 34 years in the making, but it was well worth the wait.
There's so much to say and so little time. Here's a not-so-quick Cliff Notes version:
(1) The guys enjoyed some time right before the ceremony praying for Raymond and Sandra.
(2) The ceremony was going great, until an unfortuate events occurred. Sandra's sister and maid-of-honor fainted during the homily. Thankfully, she was okay, but was done for the day.
(3) After that, the officiating pastor (not Steve Lo) was noticeably flustered and not only forgot to have them say their own vows, but forgot to have them Raymond kiss his bride. But it turned out for the best because after presenting the parents with flowers, they calmly walked back up and kissed without prompting. It was truly one of the most beautiful and romantic moments I've ever seen.
(4) The banquet featured an amazing slide show compliments of my sister and Gabe. I have never cried during a wedding slide show before ... but I came close this time.
(5) In addition to some humerous games and toasts, the climax of the evening was the musical skit Gabe and Sandra wrote to the songs of "The Sound of Music." With moments of tenderness and many moments of witty humor, it was a blast to perform and made Raymond and Sandra smile. 'Nuff said.
(6) All in all, it was a beautiful night unlike most weddings I have been to before. This day was 34 years in the making, but it was well worth the wait.
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