Nikki and Bob's wedding was held on the beach in Traverse City and it was an absolutely perfect day. Nikki's aunt is one of my best friends and I consider Nikki to be one of the family. As much as I know Nikki is a woman, I still think of her as a young college student just starting out in the world.
If you remember last Saturday, it was incredibly hot outside but there was this cool breeze coming off Traverse Bay that it seem the perfect temperature. I should have known before we tried walking to our seats, but I tried wearing shoes anyway. Within a few steps I knew it wasn't going to work and the shoes came off.
As usual, music is a big part of any wedding. In this case both on the beach and at the reception. The music at the ceremony and the music at the reception were very different from each other, but they were both perfect --- just like the rest of the day.
Nikki is very much her own woman and knows what she wants and everywhere I looked I could see Nikki shining through. But during a private moment between Nikki, Bob and their pastor, I saw Bob shine through. Bob put his arm around Nikki and pulled her just ever so slightly closer to him. His look in his eyes spoke volumes --- he felt so blessed that he had found the woman who would be by his side for the rest of his life and he could hardly wait for them to begin their life together. Lucky girl!
I have to admit it was a little odd with people swimming, tanning and boogie boarding next to us. But I really can't imagine a more perfect place for Bob and Nikki to start their life together. This is Nikki and Bob (they're in the middle) with her family: sisters Jessica and Megan, dad John, step-mom Kathy and sisters Kaylee and Stephanie. They are such a pretty family (and lots of fun too!
I have been to a ridiculous amount of weddings through the years but I have to say, this was by far the BEST wedding cake I have ever had. Wait ... make that the best cake of any kind I have ever had. I joked with the baker's sister that I think we're going to start having parties just so Justin can make cake for us. OK ... maybe I wasn't joking. The lemon cake melted in your mouth and I was thrilled to be able to have a second piece. If you were there, you understand what I mean about the cake. If you weren't there ... you should be jealous!
Congratulations Nikki and Bob ... I wish you both a happy forever after!
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