After a year of planning, imagining and anticipation, the big day was finally upon us. Family from across the U.S., Peru and as far as Spain, gathered in Tallahassee to celebrate the wedding of Hillary and Bruno.

Dorothy B. Oven Park was the idyllic setting, and miraculously, the weather was perfect—lush, green and tropical. 

Bruno’s mom Ada and I spent the morning with the bride and bridesmaids, along with some very talented hair and makeup artists. I can attest that for me, they were miracle workers. But it wasn’t until I crept downstairs to sneak a peek at the progress, that the enormity of the event finally hit me. My only daughter was getting married. Wow.

Shortly after starting graduate school at FSU, Hillary met the love of her life—Bruno Chiurliza. And it seemed that Dave and I were about to become part of a much bigger picture, full of love and adventure.

So this is really about family, love and celebration. A snippet that we hope captures the wedding’s true essence. A most splendid garden party.

Hats off, and many thanks to Emily Chandler of Poppie Studios, for the gorgeous wedding photography and to Amy Forman of Papaya Wedding Planning, our talented, meticulous and epic wedding planner. And especially, to all of our family and friends who helped make the celebration so memorable.