the weather (a common point of conversation for minnesotans, even if they've known you for years) somehow seemed to know it was a special day.

it was on the warm side (real summertime!) but it was beautiful and sunny for the ceremony.

the t-storms showed up during the reception - which was great because it cut the humidity in time for the dancing (and apparently is lucky for wealth!) although it did deter a few of you from arriving at the reception (those of you who just couldn't get work off and planned on showing up later on - you should have come anyway -lightening didn't strike anywhere near us!!).

the musicians were absolutely lovely, and i've been hearing many complementary comments even a month later (well done, and a huge huge thank you ! )...the food was fantastic (spit roasted pork! yum! and the other bits were lovely as well, thank you! both the food and the serving of it was perfect), the sermon was insightful (and i'm going to find a copy of love is patient love is kind! thank you for introducing this to us!), the bar poured some healthy drinks (thanks guys, many people were thinking of you a lot the next morning!), the dj had us dancing (thank you for keeping the party going! and can i please have a copy of the keg stand photos?), the photographer was absolutely wonderful - i am so pleased - and i thank you! the photos will all be posted online as soon as they're ready!... i even want to thank my hairdresser - it really was lovely to see you again and to have our chat - i never knew you met me when i was only two weeks old -and my hair turned out wonderfully! so thank you!...  and the service provided by all in attendence who helped out with other things things here and there were absolutely marvellous. we simply couldn't have done without you. and all your hard work is noted and kindly appreciated. thank you!