The First Dance

Maribeth and Erik's first dance to Now Touch the Air Softly, by Peter Mayer, a Minnesota musician, was performed by two of her high school friends. One of those men surprised the bride when, during the toasts, he sang another song he had written for the newlyweds. Then, in keeping with the celestial theme, the bride's best friend gave a short-but-sweet speech: Mari has always sparkled, but with you, Erik, she sparkles even brighter.