Vernaccia: On the 2nd day of Tishri 5770, a lovely chuppah covered with ceremonial tallit found itself on a rocky shore of Gloucester, MA.
Vernaccia: One couldn't wish for a more perfect day.
Vernaccia: The scene was awash in soft afternoon light, warm breeze carrying sounds of the sea.
Vernaccia: Musicians were playing outside a quaint New England Inn.
Vernaccia: And for some this would be their first wedding, ever.
Vernaccia: Guests arrived wearing their Sunday best.
Vernaccia: Ladies looked especially lovely.
Vernaccia: Gents cleaned up nice...
Vernaccia: And formed an easy comradery, almost as if they'd known each other for ages.
Vernaccia: Raise high the roof-beam, carpenters. Like Ares comes the bridegroom, taller far than a tall man. (Sappho, Fr. 91)
Vernaccia: You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. (Song 4:9)
Vernaccia: Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of incense. (Song 4:6)
Vernaccia: All beautiful you are my darling; there is no flaw in you. (Song 4:7)
Vernaccia: Your lips draw sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. (Song 4:11)
Vernaccia: After the ceremony, guests enjoyed the North Shore magic hour.
Vernaccia: Basking in the warm afternoon glow...
Vernaccia: While the newlyweds were having their own photo session nearby.
Vernaccia: In a New York state of mind.
Vernaccia: Lovely Juliette.
Vernaccia: Back at the cottage the party was getting under way.
Vernaccia: Drinks with friends from near...
Vernaccia: ...and farther away.
Vernaccia: Old boy network.
Vernaccia: Gorgeous gal network.
Vernaccia: "Да, мне нравилась девушка в белом, но теперь я люблю в голубом."
Vernaccia: Chatan and kallah with family.
Vernaccia: Showing off precocious talent...