I
now have most all of the guest's photos. This is a collaboration of
everyone's and all my favorites. Some of these may be in previous
blogs, but some you have never seen before. Thanks to all of our
wonderful guests who shared this amazing life experience with us and
shared their photos with us. They are all mixed up from everyone
because I put them in some semblance of the order which they
happened.
I
hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It was a very special experience
and such an honor to really feel like a Polynesian Vahine and Tane!!
I
have my ship and all her flags were flying!
The
Sacred Trident shell was blown to call us all together on the beach.
The
Groom arrived by Va'a canoe.
The
bride was escorted by all of the Vahines.
We
were joined in the water on the beach (barefoot!)
All
the photographers were snapping.
The
musicians were playing and singing.
The
ceremony begins in the church of Mother Nature.
Everyone
was enjoying the scene.
Mom
and Dad watched in awe.
The
priest started the ceremony.
We
listened with intent and commitment.
We
looked at each other with Love and Adoration.
King
Miguel
Queen
Conchita
The
ceremonial tools
The
purifying with the sacred coconut water.
The
gift of a Tahitan name. Mataihere Vahine and Mataihere Tane.
Translates to Lover's wind woman and man.
Wrapped
in our custom Tifaifai (wedding quilt) we take our first dance as the
Mataihere husband and wife.
They
removed our feather crowns and replaced them with flower ones.
Then the priest blessed us and our lives ahead of us.
Which
of course made us quite happy!
This
one is Miguel's favorite in black and white.
Mom
and Dad got to sit behind us so they could hear the ceremony.
Then
the dancing started. First the Vahines, looking so lovely.
These
ornamental wood carvings were used by the Tane dancers.
The
guys now dressed in their natural dancer costumes, surprised us all
and swam up to the beach to perform.
The
gal was dressed in her very fancy costume as the guys arrived.
They
did the very tribal, and more Marquesan, Haka dance.
Oooooo,
scary!
After,
they got Miguel to get up and do the wedding dance for me. Quite
seductive, I might add!!
Then
we both danced together, surrounded by the Tahitian Vahines and
Tanes.
I
love this shot with Cook's Bay in the background!
Lots
of group shots. Looks like everyone had a good time!
We
both are a bit star struck, as we gaze at the beautiful people
surrounding us.
Our
custom made Tifaifai made by Miri, has the eyes of Buddha in the sun
to match the eyes on the bow of Avatar, the island of Mo'orea, a
traditional double hulled Polynesian sailing canoe, the Baja
Peninsula and all the creatures in the sea. It is very special!!
The
family photo with Kevin, Mike, Miguel, Conchita, Chip and Karen.
Tahani,
Keanu, and Scott enjoying themselves.
Mom,
Karen, looking so beautiful with all her flowers and pearls!!
Me
making my vows to Miguel, slipping on the ring.
Miguel
with his vows in hand, puts on the lovely black pearl wave ring.
Sealed
with a kiss!!
This
was the most incredible wedding cake ever, with carvings in the sails
of the Polynesian voyaging canoe.
The
taste was over the top, chocolate!!
The
wedding party table.
Miguel
having the time of his life! I don't know what Chuck or Linda said,
but it must have been hilarious!
Our
cruiser friends enjoy the party.
The
second dance with Mom and Dad.
The
after dance portrait.
Me
singing “Southern Cross” by Crosby Stills and Nash to my Miguel.
The
rings, the circle of love.
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