Magical

The wedding in Lake George was magical.  Yes it was in a beautiful location.  Yes the bride was simply stunning.  Yes, the groom tall, dark and handsome.  The bridesmaids and groomsmen all just simply beautiful people.  The flowers, the wine, the food. . .The setting out of a story book -- on a lake.  The weather was something that seemed to be ordered up on the phone after a day of rainstorms.

But what made it truly magical was the obvious love in the room from friends and family and from the bride and groom for their guests.  People wanted to be there.  They did not feel obligated.  They wanted to be with them to share the day.  The bride and groom genuinely wanted each and every person who was at that wedding to be there.  People shared stories; family traditions were passed down; former family members were remembered with love as if there were present in the room.

All of the trimmings were gorgeous and appreciated by all.  They were lovely.  But the meaning of the wedding rose above the trimmings.  It was clear what friends and family meant to these to families joining their son and daughter in marriage.  I felt blessed to be a part of these two families coming together to celebrate the marriage of their children.

It is the first marriage celebration I have seen so focused on the importance of friends and family.  It touched me.  I loved it.  People, our connections, our relationships and communities mean more than many material things in this world.

But don't get me wrong, her ring was gorgeous!!  :))