Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<<Yes, the father of the groom just has to smile and say hello at the rehearsal- you have no real job, drink up and keep to yourself how much this is costing the father of the bride :)>> As the father of the bride, I hope you parents of young men can appreciate my pain. I have four grandchildren, all girls. I'm afraid the forthcoming nuptials will bankrupt my family. Perhaps I can takl up the romance of eloping while they are still young. Anyway my youngest daughter had a lovely wedding on a luxury yacht cruising New York harbor in the best September weather I have ever seen. While I brought a full armory of photographic gear, my best pictures were taken with a Leica Digilux Zoom. The official wedding photographer did all the heavy photographic lifting with the formal shots while I was free to flit around amongst the guests snapping all those slices of life that are cherished long after the formality of the ceremony is forgotten. Some of the best shots were in the bridemaid's ready room as they fixed each other's dresses and hairdos. All were good friends of my daughter so they were used to having me around. The tiny camera didn't intimidate anyone. A good time was had by all. It was one of the few times I thoroughly enjoyed a wedding. Even after footing the bill, I thought it was worth it. Larry Z