The Wedding Where It Snowed in May

My cousin's outdoor wedding in Colorado was planned for May. On the morning of the wedding, it snowed. Six inches.

There was a brief panic. Then my cousin, the bride, looked out the window, laughed and said, "Well, it'll be memorable."

We moved the chairs. We swept the snow off the little aisle. The guests wore their parkas over their dresses and suits. The bride wore white snow boots under her gown. The flower girl threw rose petals on top of the snow, and they looked like little red jewels.

The ceremony was fifteen minutes long and everyone could see their breath. When the couple kissed, the sun came out, the snow started sparkling, and every single guest cheered. Then we all rushed inside for hot cider and a very warm reception.