A Bavarian Wedding Part 2

 

This wedding was a long time in the making and was delayed by COVID-19. We were all finally able to celebrate the coming together of Maria and Elio.  Maria was a doctorate student of my husband, and we are so grateful that we could celebrate their love for each other.  Apparently, they met at a student beach volleyball event and, since then, have been inseparable. The wedding was lovely, not just the ceremony but also the venue.  Nestled in the Bavarian Mountains, it was an all-day event beginning at 1 p.m. Honestly, who knows when it ended as we bowed out around 11 p.m. shortly after the dancing began.  The food was delicious, and the wedding was so well planned out in every detail.  Instead of doing the traditional toast, the bride's father put together a little skit that he had videotaped and played on a large screen. It was hilarious, and everyone teared up when they played well wishes from Elio's family members who couldn't be there due to the distance and expense. It was also nice to spend time with Anna and Nico, as they now live in Switzerland, and to see Karen and Alex.  We made some new friends as well.  Congratulations to the bride and groom.