Melissa and David's Picture Perfect Wedding

In July, I received an email from Melissa, telling me of her upcoming wedding plans. I had known Melissa years earlier at our congregation, before she left to live in Israel - so her news was unexpected and a welcome surprise! Melissa has lived in many different places, yet the Lord brought her back to a David, a young man from Seattle, and it was here that they chose to be married. I think it is always in the back of a bride's mind to wonder about the weather for her wedding day - especially when an outdoor ceremony has been planned. But God was in control and gave Melissa the desires of her heart...David, and an absolutely gorgeous Seattle day on which to be married.








Melissa and David's wedding was truly unique - it was the first "traveling wedding" I'd ever experienced. After the ceremony on the lawn, David and Melissa walked down to a garden to celebrate communion together.


After communion, David and Melissa joined their guests for the final phase of their ceremony - a worship service under the chuppah. Here they are joining their guests in the singing of "God of Wonders". At that moment, I felt the presence of God - standing before such a majestic view...witnessing the awesomeness of His creation...with the sun shining so brightly - it was a powerful moment that lives on through the capture of this one image. "God of Wonders...You are holy...the universe declares Your majesty...LORD of heaven and earth..."

For all those little girls who dream of weddings and fairy tales...this was such that dreams are made of, from start to finish. Thank you, Melissa and David, for inviting us to be a part of your beautiful day. May the Lord bless you in your lives together as husband and wife!