RIBBONS IN THE GARDEN | 65 GUESTS | THE GOVERNOR’S LAWN
October light lingered gently across the Governor’s Lawn, soft and clear beneath the great fig trees. White roses and delphiniums framed the aisle, their petals shifting in the breeze while long ivory ribbons trailed from each chair, lifting softly as guests gathered. Her gown — a sculptural silk design with delicate ruching and a sweeping full skirt — moved with quiet grace, the fabric catching the light as she walked. He stood waiting in a black tuxedo and hand-tied bow, the scene poised in stillness. When vows were spoken, laughter and petals filled the air, a garden moment suspended in time. Later, the Conservatory was surrounded by blooms once more as candlelight gathered on the tables. She had changed into a sleek halter gown with long scarf ties that floated as they danced, the room warm with applause and the ease of celebration — a night that felt as graceful as it began.
