A Serene Scene As Two Deserving People Get Together

This weekend was a momentus occasion. Our family gathered for a wedding--my sister Jen, who is 50, finally tied the knot with her wonderful mate Steve Gilbert. We trucked out to the Vineyard for the occasion, staying over in the funky and fun MV Surfside Motel in Oak Bluffs.

The ceremony was real--none of the hype and bluster and falseness that sometimes creeps into the words people use when they write their vows. No, this was real and true to the heart, gratitude for having found eachother and sincere wishes from all assembled that they continue being happy together. His two sons and her son Tom all said in unison, when asked if they'd support this marriage: "We Will."

And proud Nat and Val, when asked if they give this daughter of theirs to be married to this gentle man, Steve, said, "We Do!"

The menu for this occasion was delicious, just as you'd expect from Jen, who has catered so many hundreds of other couple's weddings in her long food career. Last night the food, the ambience, the serene calm over the waters in the distant Menemsha harbor in the distance, all were perfect and the wedding was too.

Congrats, sister, and welcome new Brother in Law Steve!