Cooperation

Dear Mother Nature,

A bride's wedding day attire and accessories comprise a carefully-orchestrated look. A lace-edged veil highlights delicate Alencon details on a gown. Swarovski crystals twinkle and shimmer from a glimmering necklace that offsets an otherwise simple sheath. Subtle silver peep toes and a canary yellow crinoline add unexpected pizazz to a taffeta tea length dress.

Each of these styles is perfection. But what happens when you gift a particularly breezy day to the happy couple? There was a time when I believed wacky, windy weather would ruin the impeccability of the bride -- and, in the process, the photographs commemorating the wedding day. I know, I know, that's just crazy! In my defense, I had this bizarre idea before discovering wedding and photography blogs. I've long since changed my tack -- I love the idea of capturing the wedding day exactly as it occurs, wind gusts and all. But a small part of me still coveted the guarantee of predictable weather for my own outdoor shots.

And then, I saw it. A striking picture, with one snappy line of commentary: "I told you that veil was cooperating."

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Huh. Cooperating?

I'm tickled by the idea that the veil, while perched atop the bride's head, is really in cahoots with the photographers. And clearly, you're an abettor, providing a zephyr that turns an ordinary moment extraordinary, and elevates the extraordinary to decidedly poignant.

I mean, seriously. Look at the amazing work you've done with countless wedding veils -- no matter the length or style.

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Well played, Mother Nature. I'll be prepared with hairspray aplenty, and extra bobby pins to keep my 'do in place. I just have one small request: Do you think you'll have a gust or two to spare in Philly at the end of August?

Fondly,

Miss Bruschetta