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When I arrived at the groomsmen’s gathering point and saw how relaxed the groom was, I knew this was going to be a great day.  They had a fantastic view of the racetrack and cars sped around the track, which made for some cool background noise.  As the men pressed their hanky’s and made sure they were prim and proper (for the afternoon at least), the proud dads had a chat amongst themselves.  It was clear to me they had a special bond, which became quite evident as the day unfolded.  This just wasn’t a couple coming together in wedded bliss; it was two entire families coming together.  Love oozed out of the room, into the hallways and down to the ceremony.

When I got to the bride, the scene was a little different.  I wouldn’t say nervous; I would said anxiously excited.  She wanted the day to get going.  She was done being single.  She wanted to see her fiancee, become a wife and cherish the special day with the man she would spend the rest of her life loving.  As father and daughter made their way to the ceremony, you could just feel the pride emitting from him.  He was beaming from ear to ear.  This wasn’t about letting a daughter out of his life; it was about seeing her in her moment, supremely happy.  There was no sadness, only joy.

From the obvious department, it’s easy, well easier to participate in an event when the families are invested in the couple and each other.  That is certainly the case with the families of Melinda and Jon.  It’s even easier when the couple is as well.  You can see the true love they share just by watching them look at each other.  True love.  It’s not a fantasy, but it is magical when you see it first-hand.  Everyone strives to find their true love, but actually seeing it in person, wow, that’s quite special.  I was so privileged to be a part of this day and I wish you two a lifetime of happiness.