Kate and Alex did not have the perfect wedding...what they had was beautiful despite heartache. Kate was suffering the tremendous loss of her very dear step-father who had suddenly passed just prior to their wedding. The perfect wedding would have had him escorting her down the aisle and she would have danced with him rather than her mother for the parent dances. He would have been present for the clever toasts and loving words shared by her maid of honor and Alex's best man. I have never witnessed such strength and grace in the midst of grief, she was a rock. Alex you are terribly lucky to have found such a kind and resilient person to share your life with, I suspect that she draws from you those qualities I so admired in her on your wedding day. You both are such lovely people and I can only image a wonderful future for you as you grow old together. Thank you for reminding me that although life is sometimes painful, if you can muster the strength to look past the turmoil, there is always beauty around us...as long as you choose to see it. Inns of Aurora you have done it again, a lovely backdrop to a beautiful celebration.
Couple stroll on the dock at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Close up shot of bride's shoes and brooch at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bride gets a makeover at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Groom fixes his tie in front of the mirror at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bride and bridesmaids prepare for the big day at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Brides get a little help from her bridesmaids who fix her dress at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Two different shots of the happy bride at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple share a happy moment at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple in a great black and white shot at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple embrace on the porch at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bride is captured in two beautiful shots at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Happy bride with bouquet on the porch at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple kiss and stand by the window at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Close up shot of couple by the window at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Flower girls and ring bearer walk down the aisle at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bride and friend walk down the aisle at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple hold hands in front of the priest at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple face the priest in front of the altar at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple kiss before they leave the church at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple stand on the church doorway at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Long shot of couple kissing by the church doorway at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple pose by the brick wall of the church at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Photo of flower girls at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple's wedding cake on the table at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Flowers decorate the tables at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Close up shot of bouquet at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Flower girls play on the lawn at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bouquets of flowers liven up the ceremony at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple on the lawn in front of one of the structures at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bride poses in front of one of the ruins at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple stand in front of a stone wall at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple stroll in one of the ruins at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple in dramatic black and white shot near the lake at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple catch the sun's rays near the lake at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple kiss by the lake at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple stroll in the garden at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Beautiful sunset is captured in this shot at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple dance as guests look on in the wedding tent at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Close up shot of bride's wedding ring at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Bide dances with her mother at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple show their dancing skills to guests at the reception at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple enjoying the party at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple have a great time on the dance floor at the Inns of Aurora Wedding
Couple kiss in front of an old wall at the Inns of Aurora Wedding