We had 8 guests, and had our reception lunch at a fine restaurant. Afterward, my sister and brother-in-law had a dinner reception for us at their house. My many friends from work were there, as well as my 2 very close friends.
We had originally thought to cancel the wedding and restaurant luncheon, as my mother had passed away the night before. She had been in the cancer hospital for a few weeks, and was waiting for my brother to arrive from Vancouver. She had been looking forward to our marriage .. so, we went ahead with our plans.
It was a bittersweet day. In the chapel, I felt light radiating around me .. as though I was wrapped in my mother's arms. The feeling stayed with me for the rest of the day.