You hear “(insert bride’s name), you took my breath away” at a lot of weddings, but rarely does it literally mean just that.
Rita and Poul were halfway through their vows when all of a sudden Rita said “he’s going to faint”" and down goes Poul. After a few scary moments, everything turned to laughter as Poul came to and was comforted by his beautiful bride, wonderful family, and some shots of sugar from random purses and glasses of water. It was hot out, nerves were a plenty, and I’m sure looking across at Rita would bring any man to his knees – especially the one she’s marrying. Poul laughed it off and had to recount the story to nearly every guest during the reception.
Every wedding brings something new, and a fainting groom (which he had never done before in his life) is definitely a first.
All that aside, Rita and Poul celebrated their day in the Tea Graden and Sunset Ballroom at the awesome Renaissance Vinoy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Rita is Romanian and has spent her time in the U.S. working and studying with her “American family” which she is now becoming officially a part of by marrying Poul. Some of her guests came all the way from Romania, but for others they set up a live stream via UStream and an iPad so her relatives that couldn’t make it would be able to see all the action. Her brothers walked her poignantly down the aisle and into her new life with a wonderful family I got to meet and befriend yesterday. Just plain awesome, loving people to be around.
Congrats you two and here’s to many, many years of happiness! Go Blue!