JULIA SPENCER-FLEMING: I have to admit, I always had fantasies about one of my kids' weddings being in the New York Times wedding section, but with the way print readership is plummeting today, this may get just as much attention as a column there. Plus, I don't have to take a picture where the couple's eyebrows are in a line. (Yes, that's a real requirement for the engagement photos!) So:
Mrs. Ross Hugo-Vidal
is pleased to announce
the blessing of the marriage of her daughter
Victoria Hugo-Vidal
and
Emilia Hugo-Vidal
August 30th, 2025
This announcement is the most formal thing about the ceremony, which combined the Episcopal church recognizing their union, a baby shower, and an afternoon grilling outdoors at a Maine lake house. You can't get much more efficient than combining a wedding, a shower, and a Labor Day weekend BBQ!
The setting was courtesy of the great generosity of our own Celia Wakefield. Interestingly, this isn't the first nuptials to take place in this lovely setting; she hosted her daughter's first wedding here.
The weather was fine; partly sunny, but cool enough so no one was in danger of heat exhaustion. (Sounds unlikely, but I've been to some summer weddings... )
Victoria's brother and sister were both there, from Norfolk and Den Haag, respectively.
Beautiful flowers and a delicious cook out. This was the table before getting covered with enough hamburgers, sausages, corn on the cob and pasta salad to feed a small village.
My sister Barb can always be counted upon to lend a hand. The brides had the most delicious cupcakes from a small local bakery.
Friends and family were so generous in getting this new little family on its way...
And my daughter was a beautiful bride!
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