Amy and I finally did the public deed and had our wedding after several delays and obstacles. Obviously for reasons of budget and COVID, it was a tiny ceremony, but many of our most favourite family and friends were present, and lots of laughter, smiles and kisses ensued.
Kimberly was Amy’s Maid of Honour, and stepped up into this role like a champ and proved why she’s one of the best people I’ve known. She was also instrumental in creating one of our favourite wedding gifts, a book of family quotes, stories, photos and details that we adore endlessly. Vincent kept her afloat, and even helped out with some of the preparations and challenges I had before the ceremony.
Jason was my best man, and he was expectedly amazing at it, being his bubbly, endearing self, even loosely agreeing to drinks with my bubbly, endearing father in law. Chrystal kept him grounded as she always does, and it was great to see her as I so rarely do.
Mom and Uncle Bob were there, and it warmed my heart that they could both be there on our day, I don’t get to see Bob very often, especially since Grandma Baker died and COVID started.
Mom and Dad Dafoe were obviously there too – Dad’s speech wasn’t the big spectacle he warned us of, but it was from the heart, which I always knew it would be. They showered us with love and gifts and even more gifts, especially in the form of paying for the ceremony, reception and photos.
My favourite part of the day of course, selfish me, was spending time with Amy after the fact – the quiet but cozy ride back to home for a brief pit stop before a rainy trip out to Lake Edge Cottages for a tiny little honeymoon.