"Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides.
And when it subsides you have to make a decision.
You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part.
Because this is what love is.
Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of eternal passion.
That is just being "in love" which any fool can do.
Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident.
Those that truly love have roots that grow towards each other underground,
and when all the pretty blossoms have fallen from their branches,
they find that they are one tree and not two."

"Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” by Louis de Bernières

Photos © Angelica Glass Photography

Processional
"You & I", Stevie Wonder
performed by Jason Calhoun on acoustic guitar
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Our Vows

"I love you.
You are my best friend.
Today I give myself to you in marriage.
I promise to encourage and inspire you,
to laugh with you, and to comfort you
in times of sorrow and struggle.
I promise to love you in
good times and in bad,
when life seems easy
and when it seems hard,
when our love is simple,
and when it is an effort.
I promise to cherish you,
and to always hold you in highest regard.
These things I give to you today,
and all the days of our life."

Blessing of the Hands

"These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you.
These are the hands that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.
These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief wracks your mind.
These are hands that will countless times wipe tears from your eyes, tears of joy and tears of sorrow.
These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
These are the hands that will help hold your family together as one.
These are hands that will give you strength when you need it.
These are the hands that even when wrinkled with age will still be reaching for yours, still giving the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch."

Recessional
"New York, New York", Frank Sinatra
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First Dance
"Spend a Lifetime", Jamiroquai
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Father/Daughter Dance
"Oh Susanna", James Taylor
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Mother/Son Dance
"You Bring Me Joy", Anita Baker
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Excerpts from Best Man's Speech/Poem

"We were living together, which was great
And this situation, it also did mean
I was there from the very beginning
When he began speaking of this girl Laura Jean

Dinosaurs brought them together
However the course was harder than either expected
Boss was going to drop the class
But for some reason, the thought was rejected

He would come home and talk to us
About her looks and smile...her praises he would often sing
He said she seems really really excited when she sees him
But on second thought she's like that with 'most everything."

"They continued to be a great pair
It was almost one word "BossandFeff"
Together to New York they went
With neither knowing just what to expect

Although survival was trying at times
You found your place in this big city, while also having lots of fun
And you will continue to do just that with life
Now that "Boss and Feff" are officially one

So lets raise our glasses to the bride and groom
Here's to the ups and downs, the laughs and quarrels
As well as to lots of children
That will make lovely playmates for Sir Charles!"

Cake Cutting
"Recipe for Love", Harry Connick, Jr.
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The Things We've Handed Down
A Video by my Father
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Everyone met in the lobby of the hotel to board the shuttle bus we hired to take our BP to the venue

I love the faces of confusion here since MB is literally a brick factory || Mom-mom, brother, Mom

Our friend Jason who played our processional on his guitar w/some BMs || a good shot of the space pre-décor

I'm always laughing || Mom & Mom-mom cannot see my vision || Going over details w/DOC

The Groomsmen (and Groomswoman!) assemble at the "altar" || Preparing for the "big walk"!

Matt walking w/his parents || I had some difficulty looking up due to nerves, lol

Our sweet ride!

My immediate and extended male-side of the family reppin at the bar

My Mom w/her little sister || Matt w/my Dad

Friends in from CA! || Matt w/GM Jamie || Our internet-ordained friend/officiant Pat w/our gift to him - a jersey from his fave German soccer team

LL Cool M (Ladies love cool Matt, lol)

My family J || Some friends from college w/"The Rev"

Fun w/camera-timers || BM Sheryl, me (laughing!), brother Adam

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Taken by our dear friend and usher, Ms. RawLolaOyster J

A great mix of pictures taken by family friend Patti, MOH's Mom Heather & a FIL/SIL collaborative! J

The Metropolitan Building, 4th floor loft-space

I looooovvvvvved our centerpieces by Eventgarde Presents

Family friend Phyllis w/my Grandmother J || my Mother, who looked amazing!

The Queensboro Bridge in LIC || Our altar urns

My Pop-pop looking handsome! || some of Matt's extended family

Pittsburgh representing w/our Best Man || more Western PA troopers who made the big trip!

Me sweating my FACE OFF downstairs, getting ready for the big entrance! J

My grandparents || Matt & his parents

My brothers escorting our Mom down the aisle || Here comes the Bride! J

I love, love, LOVE those dresses, BCBG Max Azria || See? There's no stopping me... J

Our vows with www-renowned Rev. Pat J

Yayyyy!! J

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Our amazing wedding video preview by Ray of Timeless Films NY. His talent produced a stunning memory for us. We can't WAIT to see the full video!

A video my father made and played at the wedding... a complete surprise... a complete make-up ruiner... the below picture is of my 2 brothers and watching it together. It is hands-down the most amazing gift I've ever received. PLEASE make sure your sound is on - the song is incredible. J

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We honeymooned in Punta Cana at the Bávaro Princess All Suites Resort & Spa. We were SUPPOSED to be there from June 8 to the 15 but MISSED OUR FLIGHT!! It was devastating at the time but "everything happens for a reason" (I suppose!) and we were able to get our tickets reissued for the following day. The resort was very nice - we had never done an "all-inclusive" before and we really enjoyed ourselves.