Despite months of planning & organising when we woke up yesterday morning we knew that it was probably going to be plan "B".
Our original intention was to be taken by helicopter up to the Mendenhall Glacier along with a marriage celebrant and photographer and be married up the top of the glacier in bright sunshine with the helicopter pilot and the photographer as witnesses.
Little did we know that all the helicopters in Juneau were to be grounded because of the inclement weather. Plan "B" meant that the limo driver who picked us up from the ship and took us around to the courthouse to get our marriage licence had to drive us to the vantage point at the bottom of the glacier for the ceremony.
We met the celebrant and photographer there who had arranged for the ceremony to be held in the covered viewing area with the glacier in the background. This also meant that we would have an audience of fellow tourists who had decided this was as good as watching the glacier.
At the end of the ceremony the tourists clapped and cheered which made us feel like we were not alone but sharing this special day with our family and friends.
After the photo's, we were taken back to our ship while sipping on champers.
We proceeded to celebrate at a beautiful restaurant on the ship.
Unfortunately our photo's of the day will not be ready until we get back to Australia so we only have 2 photo's to share with you.
Congratulations to you two lovebirds. You both look great in the pictures. What a lovely way to start the rest of your life together.
ReplyDeleteBut where's the crampons? (Ha. I beat Ken to the question.)
Congradulations Dad and Kerry,
ReplyDeleteWe hope it was everything you dreamed of. We wish we were with you, but we are looking forward to seeing the rest of the photo's and of course catching up with you too. Thinking of you both lots and lots... Love always Karinne and Shahnee xxoo
Dad and Kerry,
ReplyDeleteForgot to say how beautiful you both look!
Love always Karinne xxoo
Congratulations to you both, we were hoping that you would continue the romantic journey of your engagement in Switzerland to your wedding in Alaska, so we were all prepared. Can't wait for the party when you return.
ReplyDeleteLove & Best wishes, hope the honeymoon never stops
Malcolm & Shirene, Bernie & Peter
Our sincere congratulations to you both, your pictures look magnificent and radiate your happiness together.
ReplyDeleteClare & I wish you every happiness for a long and cherished Life together. I am sure there are many more exciting trips on the horizon but the path of marital bliss is a good place to start.
May the "bluebirds of happiness" fly with you always.
Our Love & Best wishes
How beautiful we had a little tear of happiness for you both, you both looked happy and beautiful, look forward to sharing the pic's with you, can't wait for the hugs. Thinking of you Loads of love pam and wayne
ReplyDeleteWe were thinking of you all day and it sounds like it was a truly wonderful occasion. Things don't always go to plan but they do work out for the best, so I'm sure Plan B is exactly the way that it was meant to be.
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy to welcome Bob to the family (officially I mean!) and couldn't be any happier for you Mum. Congratulations to you both and heartfelt wishes for a wonderful life of happiness and joy together. We love you both and miss you heaps. Enjoy the rest of the trip as newlyweds!
Love Donna, Steve and little bub (yup, still waiting for her arrival) xxx