The Ceremony

On the day of the wedding, the perfect outdoor wedding plan was in jeopardy. But while rain threatened, Jennie, who selected the space mainly for the expansive gardens, refused to move the ceremony indoors. I couldn't believe after all that planning, the weather was going to ruin it! she says. A break in the downpour was all the ammo the much-relieved bride needed to keep the service outdoors. Flower arrangements and the handmade ceremony arch were moved back outside, and everyone stood to protect the chair covers under the tent. The sky remained blue throughout the couple's personally written vows (Jennie scribed hers the day of, inspired by the place she would be married) and the following shutterbug session, but the rain returned for the rest of the night.