❝ To have joy, one must share it. Happiness is a twin.❞ Lord Byron
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| Indeed, she did! |
Preparations for a special event
As the boat sheared through the emerald waters of Skala to the impromptu dock at the hotel resort, Captain Vangelis and the crew made a final "systems check." Uniform on, pink rose petals evenly spread out amid rice and
koufeta (the small white confectionery traditional to Greek weddings), a jar of walnuts immersed in honey, champagne and glasses in place, music on.
An unforgettable afternoon begins to unfold
Leaning on the deck rail, I too was doing my last systems check: lens in place, memory card inserted, battery charged. This was not my first time on this magnificent glass bottom boat; I happen to be its "house stowaway."
Today, however, was not to be another scheduled island tour. We were to pick up a couple who had just tied the knot at their hotel chapel, and take them, and their party, to Koutsoupia Beach for their wedding reception.
Yes, the day had possibilities!
Little did I know at the time that this was to be such a memorable day for all; it became apparent as soon as the boat rounded the tip of the small cape and the chapel high up on the hill came into view.
Love and beauty in the air
A row of hands, raised against the bright afternoon sun, was waving at the boat; the crew reciprocated by sending waves of sound their way. Once moored, I climbed out and claimed a spot on a rock to leisurely photograph the boarding. Still no clue as to how this would unfold.
And then, they started coming down the steps of the hill.
Emma and Neal, that's the proper way of saying it, I guess, but that isn't really honest. It took a while to figure out who the groom was (forgive me, Neal?) because my viewfinder was exploding with the image of a lovely lady in a dreamy off shoulder, Grecian style, bright white gown. And flip-flops!
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| Captain Vangelis welcomes the newlyweds aboard (Skala, kefalonia) |
But I deem it wiser to end the narrative here and let the images tell the rest of the story as no words of mine could.
Ending note...
Emma and Neal,
Today, on your 1st ANNIVERSARY
Kefalonia sends lots of sunshine your way.
Thank You for sharing your joy with us!
May the rest of your life be an endless zeimbekiko dance with your family and friends alongside to cheer you on. and your steps to lead you back here.
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| The newlyweds, joined by family and friends, sail to Koutsoupia Beach for a one-of-a-kind celebration |
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| The case for destination weddings! |
