South Side American Little League. That was where Tara and I first met. We were, gosh, ten years old maybe? Little young things learning to play softball. Her dad was an ump, mine was occasionally as well (and I am pretty sure I got very mad at both of them more than once 
) We ended up going to different lower schools but were in high school together and then went separate ways after high school ended. Then, like so many other people these days, the wonderful world of Facebook connected us again a few years ago. When my husband and I went down to Key West for vacation in January we hooked up again – the first time we had seen each other in many years! While we were down there, Tara introduced us to Renzo – her fiance. I mentioned off hand that I would totally shoot their wedding for them and a plan was born!
And what a wedding it was!!! Tara and Renzo got married at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, where we are both originally from. It was a day full of laughter, smiles and a few tears from an emotional bride and groom. It included an elephant (in fact, the same one that I used to get ride on when I was a little girl visiting the zoo with my family!), wild and crazy dancing including the Cupid Shuffle and some hot Latin dancing, readings and blessings in both English and Spanish to honor both Tara’s family and Renzo’s family in from Peru and lots and lots and lots of laughing. From Renzo walking in to “Somebody’s Getting Married” from the Muppets to the inventive first dance, it was an afternoon and evening to remember and the beginning of what I am sure is going to be a wonderful marriage. :)
Congratulations, Tara and Renzo, much love to you both!!!
Congratulations Jessica and Sean!! I hope you had an amazing honeymoon!
