It was a hot, sunny, spectacularly beautiful day today for the wedding of Dana Levatino and Andrew Slipyan. Holly Hedge in New Hope is a gorgeous setting and with the weather cooperating, it was a joyous celebration.
Dana and Andrew have an especially interesting story. They actually had another wedding date set in the summer of 2009. However, they recognized that they had some unresolved issues to address so they took the unusually courageous step of postponing their wedding so that they could do more work on their relationship.
They recognized that working on their relationship helped them to grow up and strengthend their bond. That made today's wedding even more of a celebration.
Dana's gown was very beautiful: strapless and sophisticated. The bridesmaids wore lovely gowns the color of which I called "eggplant" but I think they said that David's Bridal called the color "lapis."
They honored their parents and families who loved and supported them through the rough times. Andrew wore the pocket watch that belonged to his late father, Phillip.
Both bride and groom were beaming as they looked into each other's eyes and took their vows before friends and family.
In honor of their Jewish heritage, the ceremony ended with the traditional breaking of the glass.
Andrew and Dana will honeymoon in Hawaii. Aloha! Have a wonderful life. I hope I have the privilege of watching it unfold.
