Now for the ceremony. Guests arrived at Eric's family's new home in Falmouth, which was the absolute perfect backdrop for Beth & Eric's backyard celebration. I think they should rent their home as a wedding venue...just a personal opinion - but one I think they should strongly consider. It was wonderful.
Beth is British - Eric is American - hence the two flags flying on July 4th weekend.
Beth's beautiful mother is pictured above, and her aunt and grandmother are below. The night before their wedding I was talking to Peter and my brother, saying how excited I was for a British wedding because I knew there would be fascinators in the crowd. I didn't have to explain to them what a fascinator was because I recently acquired one for myself. I just love them! However, they were both skeptical as to whether we would see them.
This is me before the ceremony speaking with Beth's grandmother and aunt about how excited I was to see their headwear!
Beth's gorgeous bouquet...
And here we go.
Eric's parents...
Beth's sister and mum...
The ceremony ended with Eric and his brothers singing the Plain White T's song "1234" to Beth. Beth knew it was going to happen, but most of the guests did not. There weren't many dry eyes left by the end of the song. And, I must say, Eric and his brothers sang beautifully...and they did it a cappella, which isn't always the easiest thing to do - especially under pressure.
The moments immediately following the kiss are always some of my favorites.
more to come!