The Ravello Destination Wedding

Marriage of Niece Holly Kuhnen to Andrew Renaut
May 15, 2012 4 PM

Holly and Andrew's Wedding Day arrived with a flurry of activity. The bride's hairdresser friends included Joanne's sister, Claire, in the makeup and hair department arranging her hair a sheik “up doo.” Wedding guests donned fine dresses, suits or tuxedos carted from England, America, Hawaii and Singapore. This was to be an international wedding! Our little troupe staying in Hotel Ducato crossed Ravello's piazza Dumo with Marie, Joanne's 91 ½ year old mother, to the 91 step lane leading up, up and up to St Francis Catholic Church.

Although Marie keeps in good shape with water aerobics, we were much concerned about her traversing the up and down hill lanes and of course the ninety-one steps.

Fortunately, Pedro, our hotel manager, arranged for a wheelchair to aid in transporting Marie. But the ninety-one steps remained. Not to worry, Marie charmed two young and strong men who escorted her by the arms as she climbed up to the church and then after the wedding down to the piazza and up again to Hotel Palumbo for the reception.

When we arrived outside of the church, we were greeted by all the guests. My sister, Mary, the Mother of the Bride looked gorgeously classic in her white ruffled blouse complemented by a long black skirt and coordinating fascinator for her head piece. Alan, the Father of the Bride, looked dashing in his dark suit with bow tie. My daughter, Michele, and her significant other, Bryan, radiated happiness as always. Everyone complemented Michele on her stunning dress with an Hawaiian flair!

The colors of the bridal party were black and white and the Maid of Honor and two bridesmaids were so pretty as they walked down the aisle. The precious flower girls, nieces of the groom, sprinkled rose petals before the bride. Oh and Bride Holly was exquisite in her long dress with black satin ribbon and white veil. The groom was so handsome in his tux.

It was a beautiful ceremony. I had tears in my eyes as the Italian soloist sang Ave Maria. After they were pronounced “Man and Wife,” the happy couple floated back down the aisle.

A fairytale reception was held at Hotel Palumbo. It overlooks a breathtaking coastal vista – so romantic was the setting. Many courses of food and wine were served followed by lemon panna cotta and the bride's favorite teramasu. Wedding Cake. There were many toasts and a fabulous DJ with dancing well into the starry night. We all agreed it was our most favorite wedding of all time. We wish the Bride and Groom joy, happiness, good health, much love and understanding in their lives together.

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