Tying someone else's knot

I never mentioned here that a few weeks back over the July 4th holiday I was given the honor of officiating Sam and Jennifer's wedding. I am so happy that this group of friends has embraced the practice of becoming ministers and marrying each other...to each other. It just makes sense that instead of hiring a complete stranger to perform the ceremony, one would prefer to work with a long-time friend who knows each person individually and as a couple. I had the pleasure of knowing both Sam and Jen before they met and also the extreme pleasure of watching them grow together and now finally seal the deal. It was great to see many old friends from Jackson and Davis too. Thanks to Sam and Jen for being wonderful folks and wonderful hosts (thanks, parents!) and for a fantastic weekend.

Being the minister, I didn't get a chance to take many photos, especially, obviously, of the ceremony itself. So here are some images I did capture in the downtime.





The wedding was at Sugar Bowl Resort in the Lake Tahoe area. They basically rented out the whole place, so that even though Lake Tahoe had likely swelled to its most crowded state of the year over the July 4th holiday, we were nicely insulated in our own green island. Here's a shot from our balcony.


Another balcony shot, looking down on the lawn where the ceremony would be held and the deck where the reception would be held.


Jen and her nephew Isaac, relaxing for conversation after the rehearsal dinner. Later, Isaac was a rock-star participant in the ceremony, delivering the rings to my hand with only a bit of encouragement from his parents on one end and me, Jen & Sam on the other.


Slightly sauced and very joyful parents after the rehearsal dinner. Both families were extremely gracious and a genuine good time to hang out with.


Sam & Jen post-ceremony, looking rather serious. Dan Stone off to the side looking like their bodyguard.


Groom getting down in da bowtie.