As the day progressed yesterday we closeted ourselves in our room watching Russian music television and Kath started to get ready while I read my book.
The wind howled outside, but it was too late to think about postponing the wedding. It was going on despite the weather. At 6:30 we made our way up the hill to meet the wedding car. A few minutes later as we withstood the gale a black Mercedes E-class drifted up and we were greeted by the photographer and the driver. A few quick photos later and we were whisked through the narrow, winding streets of Santorini to the Chapel of Saint Irini.
We arrived to more photographs and, as the wind swirled around us, met with the marraige celebrant. Kath looked lovely and despite the efforts of the elements could not have been more been more beautiful. It was as though she challenged the weather to spoil our day.
The ceremony, first in Greek and then in English, was quite brief. The vows were simple and heartfelt. We were both very happy.
The photographer and videographer then stage managed us around the chapel and surrounds to take their pictures while we sipped champagne. It was quite surreal with the sunset behind us, the wind around us and the Greeklish instructions of the photographer.
Very soon It was over and we were being swept through the deepening evening back to our hotel. We had dinner at the Blue Note restaurant just down the hill and then retired for the night.
A very exciting and quite amazing way to marry and something we’ll remember forever.
