Wet ‘n’ Wild Willard Wedding

The bride and groom, Kara and Garrett, wanted a wedding in the wilds. They sought energy which would preferably be represented by the presence of water. They also desired a more intimate gathering absent of hoardes of strangers. Moreover, they needed a location with fairly easy hike-in access for non-hikers. At one point it was also planned to have a drone shoot footage so consideration of the bird’s-eye view was taken into account. Suggestions were made that fit the bill — the vibrantly-colored East Pond came up as a clear winner. So how we ended up on the 2865′ Mt Willard in Crawford Notch is a bit of a mystery.

But the bride and groom got their wishes. The wind-driven drizzle out of southwest provided the energized water element they asked for. Perhaps to the nth degree, but that’s okay. All was good. More than good. The weather certainly kept Mt Willard’s hoardes at bay. Plus, everyone managed to carry themselves up and down the mountain while nobody got soaked and hypothermic despite the cold, wet clouds rolling upslope against the face of the cliff, washing over our heads. It was beautiful, breathtaking, special, offering snatches of views every now and then. Sure, the “knot” got wet, but that just means it’ll never come untied. They opted against the drone due to cost, but even that worked out because the high winds would have negated its use anyway.

In other words things worked out great. The Force was with them. A Star Wars reference, you ask? Yes. It was a theme in their wedding and the “yub nub” which followed. Here are a few photos of the service.

Congratulations Kara and Garrett. May your days together be long and many.