Saturday morning started off misty and cloudy and not the kind of weather for an outdoor wedding.

But then the weather wizards of Vermont got together and cleared out the clouds, kept it pleasant temperature-wise, let a light breeze loose to keep the bugs at bay so by the time our beloved son, Jesse, and his radiant bride, Jessica, were ready to say their “I wills,” it was (quite literally) picture perfect.

We had a wonderful weekend staying at and eating the amazing food at Seyon Lodge State Park in Groton, Vermont. If you ever get the chance to stay there, you should be ready to accept at a moment’s notice. The staff could not be nicer, and did I remember to tell you that the food is amazing? Locally grown, locally sourced, well-prepared.

As anyone who has ever been part of planning a wedding will tell you, it’s a ton of work. But when I look at those smiles, I can tell myself again and again that it was all so worthwhile.