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I won't preface it much more than this: Many, many moons ago, when my husband John was more commonly known as "Cracker John," or just "Cracker," the bro-mance of his life began with a fellow ridiculously-talented percussionist from Louisiana, the Rell.  To the left we see them posing for a yet-to-be recorded, strictly-drums techno album.  In their earlier days, I doubt that either of these guys ever imagined that their future 2010's would include each of them getting married, to the women of their dreams no less, and both in beautiful, scenic and now even more sweetly-nostalgic Key West.

It's Tuesday afternoon and I'm still recovering from the wedding weekend.  Imbibed more cape cods than I have fingers and toes. Danced (astonishingly) in heels, met lots of truly interesting people (like, people who read), and got to watch our dear friends become husband and wife.  We drove down in my new 128 and soaked up some sunshine with the top down; I'm now a firm believer that the best days are most often solar-powered. This was our third trip to Key West this year, the last time being for our own wedding back in July.  Reminisced with many a kiss, we did.

This wedding however was a much grander affair, as it was a very special event that had been in the works for quite some time. Brilliantly the couple invited their friends and family from all over the country to spend a few days relaxing and partying together, getting to know each other, breaking the ice, etc., so that by Sunday afternoon as the sun was starting to set behind the beautiful blue sea, the congregation arose and turned to watch the bride walk down the aisle, framed ever so elegantly by slender palm trees and with a gentle breeze lifting a few of her cascading tendrils, nothing but happiness in her eyes - there was an effervescence of love and support pouring out from every one of us, so much excitement and joy, and all of it focused onto these amazing people as they took their marriage vows.  Good energy if I ever did feel it.  

I was flattered that they asked me to get some shots from the sunset cruise they had planned for the day before the wedding, and the photos came out quite lovely I think, but I'm going to wait till the newlyweds get the chance to see them before sharing the rest.  To the left is a shot of the guys helping to raise the sail.

To wrap it up, what an amazing weekend and wedding, I can't wait to see the professional wedding day photos; she used K.T. Merry who is just phenomenal.  Had I decided to stick with wedding photography I would no doubt aspire to create and produce a similar style.  Like I mentioned before, I haven't been shooting much lately, inspiration points to writing, so be it.  Now to unpack, find the other camera, and report my scooter stolen.  Yep, stolen, some time while we were out of town.  Real nice, Miami.  You never fail to disappoint my low expectations. 

Another reason escaping down to Key West is, as Miley would say, pretty cool.

Love you Rell & Jenny, congratulations!