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A Brooklyn Bridge Elopement

November 4th, 2009 — AAB 411, Actual, Real Life Weddings, Look Book

I love my job. I really do. Even on the days when it’s truly challenging, I still thank God every day that we get to do something this cool each and every day.  Today was one of those days that really reminded me of JUST how blessed we were as I got to be a part of Simon & Marie Helene’s NYC elopement.

The backstory:  Simon & Marie came to us more than a year ago because they (who are from Canada) wanted to elope in NYC. They wanted to get married at a landmark and then spend the day touring the sites and taking photos before they sat down for an exquisite meal together.  Was there any way we could help?  We’d just launched our hourly services and I figured that would be a good set up for them.  But who will be their witness they asked?  “I’ll do it,” I said.

I actually didn’t hear from them for a many, many months when finally they emailed me that they were ready and had selected a date (today!).  I suggested that they hire Dave Robbins to take photos (and because he’s just such pleasant company).  Mayra sorted them out with a french speaking officiant, a car to take them around, permits for photos, dinner for two at a fabulous chef’s table, and hair and make up for the bride. But, they wondered, would I still be able to come and be their witness?  OF COURSE!  What better way to spend a mid-day break then witnessing a wedding on my favorite NYC landmark- the Brooklyn Bridge.

And so we set out to the center of the bridge:  Susanna Weiss, their officiant, Dave the photographer, the bride and groom and me, their Maid of Honor… or at least that’s what the officiant kept calling me.  I’ve been in a lot of wedding parties, but I’ve never been an MOH, until today that is. It was very exciting. I help the bouquet and I signed the license. It was awesome!

The ceremony, in French and English, was beautiful and the 40 fantastic tourists that stopped to witness the event were all SOO excited to have caught such an awesome moment.  You know, sometimes guests show up at weddings seeming so “exhausted” of being wedding guests, and it was so funny to see how excited people who weren’t expecting to be a part of a wedding were to suddenly find themselves as guests!  My favorite was the older lady who said “OH MY GOD, they are GETTING MARRIED HERE!” followed by the family visiting NY who all came over to shake the bride and grooms’ hands.

Did I cry? Maybe. Did Dave Robbins come over and say “Are you really crying?” Yes.  Was I embarrassed. Yes.  And then I realized that all the people around me were crying too!

So excited for Simon & Marie!  If you happen to see them around the city today, wish them a happy wedding day!

(These crappy photos are all my handiwork, fyi!)

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