In the UK, when a couple are married, they walk down the aisle with 'Here Comes the Bride' blasting out from the organ. They smile at everyone sitting in the pews on either side as they exit the church. In France, all the people leave the church first and just outside the door, they are offered handfuls of rose petals to throw over the bride and groom when they appear.In the main photo, you see a lady with baskets of rose petals. On the right of the photo, in the dark suit, is the Mayor of Gorbio. I adore our mayor. He's an artist of considerable repute and he does so much for the village, in particular, putting on many cultural events. It's not usual to see him sitting in the bar, his jeans covered in paint, whilst he puts the world to rights with friends.
In the smaller photograph, you see guests ready with rose petals in their hands.
Note the gentleman on left in the main photo wearing the white suit - he's the Cool Guy. Click on the link.
Jilly, I love your choice of black and white here. Great balance and texture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wedding tradition. It is certainly nicer than tossing rice. Your photo is great and "cool guy" still looks cool.
ReplyDeleteSharon stole my thoughts re. the rose petals and rice. Checked your link and it appears that "cool guy" may go to lots of weddings. Actually, all those men look pretty cool, esp. the mayor. Perhaps I'm influenced by your comment re. him!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo; tells so much. And the cool guy really is cool!
ReplyDeleteRose petals. What a nice send off for the bride and groom. Yes, I agree he is a cool guy!
ReplyDeleteHey, I think the Mayor's a looker too! whoo eee. Our mayor is a maniacal crook! no contest. Cool Guy cracks me up with the look he was giving you on the link. V
ReplyDeleteYep, that's the chap: "god's gift"!
ReplyDeleteThe mayor seems to past muster, though ...
I think the Mayor is the Cool Guy! He sounds and looks brilliant!
ReplyDeleteJilly, you have such incredible talent and such an eye! I loved all of your wedding pictures, but the lady with the gnarled hands is my favorite - she is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI remember the wedding well! It's great fortune that you have more photos of it. I also like your choice for best photo of 2008; that was a perfect photo to exemplify your talent and your town.
ReplyDeleteI like the guy with getting the petals. He is quick with the sunglasses. ( I am assuming of course that he did not wear them inside.)
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