Outdoor autumn wedding

The official start of autumn is only a few days away. And it sure looks like autumn outside: trees are turning and leaves are falling and the sky has that signature September-blue hue.

But I really wish it felt like autumn. It was 85 degrees when I packed up the harp and set out for an outdoor wedding. To think — when I contracted for this wedding, I was worried about being cold and keeping my fingers warm.

Instead, I looked out from my nice, shaded little tent onto a sea of guests fanning themselves with their wedding programs.

The view from the tent.

"Shade must be provided" were the most beautiful words in the world today (and it's the smartest clause ever added to outdoor wedding contracts).