haitian nuptials

Ah! It's August! Is it just me, or did July feel like such a long month? 

Also, am I the only one that until last month thought nuptials was pronounced "noop-i-tals"? Yep? Okay.

Anyways...

This weekend we had the chance to attend our very first Haitian wedding. It’s true that love transcends all languages, because seeing the groom look at his bride as she walked down the aisle still had me teary eyed. Andrew and I do not know the couple very well, but thought it would be a good cultural experience- and that is exactly what we got! The bride looked beautiful (though she is not referred to as a bride, but as a fiancé), and the following reception at a friend’s home was simple yet lovely. We will share some pictures for now, and leave the details for another time ;)

outside the church/campus where the ceremony took place

          

                                         The little boy in the family we live with was the ring bearer... or was supposed to be- he got too shy ;)

         

                                                                                                           awkward pose with the balloon

          

                                 This picture proves moms everywhere are the same ;)                                The little guys we spend our days, and our bonbons, with

     

                                                                                                                                                                   My "Haitian Julie Moon"

reception in a friend's gorgeous backyard!!

(If you couldn't tell, Andrew was the photographer for the night, so, sorry for the excessive amount of pictures that I am in!) Andrew and I had a lot of fun together, observing and taking in this new experience. We have been building a lot of memories together this past week, and have been finding a lot to laugh about. It might be hard to live here, but it is making us closer and better friends & partners than ever before :) Bon Voyage to the happy newlyweds who are currently honeymooning in Miami!

xo