went to kate and justin's wedding this weekend and it was quite the romantic movie wedding. my first american garden wedding. everything was very simple and the group was small and warm. mostly just family friends and of course i was the only yellow-skinned person there (other than a few over-tanned orange white folks). the ceremony was short and to the point (very kate, yes) and they didn't "promise to love each other til death do us part" or even exchange "i do's". instead they had kate's sister read an apache love poem and justin's friend officiate the ceremony while the couple read their vows to each other. it was all a little untraditional in a very good way- no cheesy wedding march or long pre-vow speech- and was done in 15 mins.

we ate simple food under a white tent and danced after the reception. not anything like the grandiose banquets we have at home where the waiters serve the first course to Tahiti Big O and grrooovy disco lights and the bride has to do costume changes.

i still remember when justin used to sneak into our room in freshman year and spend the night with kate against the rules at martha cook (no boys from 12am to 12pm!). it's all very sweet and i am so happy for them.