There are so many things that I love about being a Celebrant, but I think my favorite is that I get to officiate my friend’s weddings.
Rachel is a college friend of mine – we worked together on many shows, drank a lot of wine, and basically had an awesome time. Brian was kind of “the one that got away” for Rachel – they met in high school (where they had mutual crushes on each other!) and kept in touch afterwards. But it took everyone being in the right place at the right time for them to actually make it work as couple – which they do amazingly. Knowing Rachel pre-Brian – he just brings out the best in her, and I am so glad they found each other.
They were married at the Nassau Inn, in Princeton, NJ on Halloween (yes, Halloween! Apple cider and cider donuts were served before the ceremony, and pumpkins were everywhere – but no costumes!)
Their ceremony was short, simple, sweet, and funny. I opened with a journal entry Rachel wrote in high school, about how Brian was her new “love interest,” and shared the rest of the journey that had brought them to their wedding today. They chose simple vows, saying “I do” and “I will” at the appropriate times, and broke a glass at the end, too. It was a ceremony of laughter and happiness, and I tried to capture the joy and love that they have found in each other.
It was an emotional day, for everyone (even me! I almost cried during the ceremony!), but I was so happy with their ceremony, and I think they were also. Rachel and Brian, you guys have all of my love – have a safe trip home today!!
