On their five year anniversary, Anthony Beardsley and Vanessa Giaimo became husband and wife. This couple served as a reminder to me how much in love you can be even after all of those years.
Ironically enough, there was two degrees of separation from me and this wonderful couple. Anthony's mom owns Prohibition Grille, a fabulous restaurant in downtown Everett. So how is this relative? Well, his mom lives across the street from good friends of mine and I had known about her restaurant through them. Funny how small of a world we can live in.
Anthony and Vanessa married at Floral Hall in Everett. Their ceremony was a reflection of their love from the details of their bridesmaids to their friend who played the ceremony music (they are big music fans, with Anthony playing in a band) to their personal vows that they wrote. The vows, might I add, were a suprise to all of us -- they had selected to not have anyone including myself hear them until wedding day. Their words were enough to take my own breath away! I could feel tears swelling in my eyes and a lump forming in my throat. That hadn't happened for years during a ceremony but their words and their love were that moving.
Not only was I invited to join them at the rehearsal dinner the night before but I was also extended the invite to the reception. The food and the atmosphere was delish! Lots of fun and frolick was had by all.
Congratulations again, Mr. & Mrs. Beardsley!
