It's hard to pinpoint a specific memory. I feel like the energy of the event really started flowing with Robbie's speech and began expanding from there. Ryan's heartfelt MC'ing. All the beautiful words shared that night. Harry and Amanda's song.
Then the best afterparty I've ever been to with so much love and connection happening everywhere. The "Vocal Toning" exercise, which actually came from a spontaneous hug between Harry and I where we just started toning into one another's ear and chest. It was SO incredible being at a party where so little liquor was consumed (like almost none) and everyone was so open and loving. So much fun.
Then it just continued. The vibe between our house guests was magic. Sina's impromptu meditation prompt that the whole house just dropped into. Getting to know Matt, Ronit, and Nicole, and feeling all of their sincere, loving souls.
And then of course the incredible day at Jeronimo's. Total magic. Connecting with Robbie with a new shared experience. Hanging with everyone. Swimming in the lake. The sauna with Robbie and Brett.
Austin and I had prepared a space for the Love Letter Ceremony and the day just dripped on. We had imagined a different timeline and things ended up shifting multiple times. We almost scrapped it. Then everyone jumped into action to help make it a reality and it was absolutely perfect. Having it all come together and having everyone participate was such a beautiful thing to witness and hold.
Austin and I left there and spent the whole drive back to Toronto talking about how much those three days felt like "home". How this is our tribe. Our people. How blessed we felt to have such beautiful souls in our lives and to share in the love that permeated every moment of our time together. It felt like we had known everyone for lifetimes even if some of you we met for the first time. There was a lasting quality to the connections made and a resonance that will exist in my body and soul for a long time.
The few days we got to spend celebrating the love of Robbie and Emily was truly magical.
I felt honoured getting the invite to such a close and intimate group of people. At the time of this wedding, I was in work overload and the wedding gave me permission to take a much needed break for a few days that I wouldn’t have given myself.
The murder mystery to kick things off was an INCREDIBLE way to meet everyone that I didn’t know in a fun way. What a genius idea to break down barriers and pre existing groups/cliques by having everyone talk to everyone else in the room! Funny part was I had to re-meet several people afterwards when we were out of character which created for some funny conversations! I honestly didn’t want the night to end I was enjoying it so much.
The wedding venue was perfect! I loved the no wedding party decision, it felt more inclusive and allowed the whole group be able to hang before hand, recounting the murder mystery night and really made it all about Robbie and Emily!
The fact that everyone who wanted to, had the opportunity to say a few words was beautiful. As a new friend, I had the opportunity to explain how much Robbie and Emily meant to me which I took as a real gift. How often do you get to share the impact someone had on you in front of the group when you are not in the wedding party? LOVED THIS!
Favourite speech goes to Harry and Amanda and their song for Robbie and Emily which literally became the anthem for the weekend, we likely sung it 100 times over the next few days…honestly I still catch myself signing it some days!
I was able to help set up the after party with my new roomies and felt a sense of pride in contributing towards helping in such a special day. Highlight was the naked hot tub at the end of the night!
The remainder of the weekend was filled with love and connection and really good falafels.
As Robbie mentioned above I have a hard time connecting to my emotions but there was no stopping the wave of pure love I felt during the ceremony of love that Steve and Austin hosted at Jeronimo’s place.
I left with an overwhelming feeling of love, a deeper connection with my significant other Ronit and a newfound sense of community and friendship with people that I hope to have as friends for a lifetime.
What a profound few days, I will be forever grateful for being included in this and am honoured to be a friend of both Robbie and Emily!!!
If I close my eyes and think back to that week together in PEC I get feelings of warmth, connectedness, embrace, laughter, unity, and pure love. What a unique approach to a wedding that pretty much blew all other weddings I’d ever been to away. It felt like time stood still for a few days as we all got to float down a meandering river together, playing, laughing, singing, loving and getting to partake in the joy and celebration of 2 of our favourite people, Robbie & Emily (a.k.a Little Goo).
As much as I generally don’t love the speeches part of weddings, I have to say that hearing all the heartfelt remarks from everyone was definitely a highlight for me. Robbie & Emily, watching you both tear up as everyone lay their love and admiration onto you was very touching and amazing to witness.
OMG can we talk about the moon rainbow and human cinnamon bun into a full OM session!!? That was wild. And the weather. Calling for rain all day and it was hot, beautiful and sunny! The gods were really watching over us that week!! Oh, and sitting around that camp fire listening to Harry and Mel serenade us… doesn’t get much better than that. There was something in the air that night.
Robbie & Emily, thank you for being you and for putting together such a magical event that has left an impact on all our lives. You give us all permission to be just a little kookier and we love you so much for it! I love you both to infinity and beyond!!! - FL
This wedding made me believe in weddings. After we left the magical weekend, Harry and looked at each other and said.. if our wedding can be like this. then we would get married.
It was filled with so much LOVE.
Everyone brought something. Everyone was giving.
You didn't leave the weekend feeling depleted. You left feeling recharged by Robbie and Emily's love for each other.
One of the most memorable moments for me was watching Robbie give his speech. I knew it was scripted, it wasn't 'prepared' and that was what made it perfect. He spoke from his heart and his eyes swelled up with tears as he looked at Emily and expressed how he feel truly loved by her and appreciated and that he is 'enough'. The vulnerability of the wedding was beautiful.
ALSO, the love circle on the last night made me bawl!!
Every one at the wedding was open hearted and open minded. This really fed into the experience. There were honest and true conversations to be had. Lasting friendships were made.
Too often in life, I've made choices based on obligation and then suffered regret. I will remember your wedding as an antidote to all that -- you thoughtfully created experiences to inspire and bond your circle, and be true to your selves and your relationship.
As a parent, I consciously made the decision that it was your wedding and not mine. Not having our friends or siblings present, allowed us the space to speak to your friends and our new family members. We loved that -- getting to know Omi, being part of conversations between Omi and Nan, catching up with Barb and Bruce, chatting with Shannon, Barbie and Dan. You have good folks in your life together -- friends and family.
As the Officiant, I consciously shaped the service to what I hoped would be meaningful to both of you. I will hold the moment as one of life's best gifts and greatest honors.
And on the morning of your wedding, I lost the opal from my favorite necklace - the one John gave me when I turned 60. I said at the time, "I feel we'll find it." But we looked and looked and we didn't though I mentioned it to Mary at 100 acre wood. A few weeks later, she sent me a picture of the opal and we travelled back to pick it up. And eat more fries. And have more campfire ice cream at Slickers. And we missed you all.
The magic will stay with us all a very long, long time.
I would say without hesitation that this wedding did in fact change my life. Just reading this synopsis the emotions and gravity washed over me again, and I was reminded of the impact that your love shines across your entire community. I have described it as the 'realest' and 'most emotional' wedding I have attended, and I think what I am getting at is the evocative nature of watching a lifetime bond forged and reinforced in the presence of your deeply committed community. Your love inspires me. It reminds me of hope for a brighter future. It reminds me to take care of your sister, protecting her and the future of our family as an extension of yours. Love is the ultimate currency, and a life full of deep connections is a life well lived. Thank you for including me and thank you both for your teaching in this way.
There were so many special memories from this week. All of the ceremonies were very powerful, especially Steve and Austin's gift. The love of you and Emily combined with the love and support of your closest friends felt palpable during that special ceremony. Mom sneaking her third scooby snack and not 'feeling' it, the magician's trick with the lemon...HOW?!, seeing dad cry, amazing food, the cinnamon roll, melting psychedelic hugs, spending time with old friends, spending time with new friends, Omi sewing your skirt, Harry + Amanda + Mel + Claire's musical creations, Tatyana's epic Icaro, Ryan's incredibly heartfelt MC along with all the speeches, finally being a ringbearer, Ryan's grocery shop sufficient for an apocalypse, Brett's amazing cottage, Jeronimo's beautiful property and generosity, the epic falafels, Matt P's ladder ball skills. Most of all the ability for the love you and Emily have for each other to inspire and amplify the love of everyone around you. LOVE YOU BOTH TONS. So happy you decided to celebrate the way you did.
I will never ever forget Robbie dropping the love hammer to kick off the evening with the most heart-warming declaration of love for his wife I have ever seen. I had a bunch of jokes prepared, but felt compelled to just stfu at that moment. It was so inspiring, as is their relationship. I'm so grateful to have you both in my life and my tribe and to be able to share this amazing day with you. It was truly the most amazing wedding wedding I have ever attended in my life. Tons of love.
What an awesome article, a great recap on a the Bent Love Fest!
Looking back I felt that the entire celebration felt extremely authentic to the both of you and I adored together you curated a wedding where the essence of love was carefully into each day.
The murder mystery was an awesome way for everyone to get to know each other. I personally felt that at the end of the first night I had the opportunity to meet, laugh and connect with many of your closest friends and was so fun.
The wedding day was something special. I appreciated the little things that made your day so unique -The ring blessing, the shared plates (delicious) the mini breath work and the sweet speeches you gave to one another. The after party was a blast and I got to connect with even more beautiful people.
More than the wine tour itself was the experience gathering together and exploring PEC as a group. You have a solid group family and friends so the energy was on point. Being able to celebrate with the both of you as husband and wife made me feel grateful to be there and share those memories with you.
The love ceremony was another amazing gift from Steve and Austin that really inspired me and hearing the amazing things your friends had to say about the both of you brought me to tears.
Robbie and Emily thank you for sharing this amazing milestone with me I feel honoured to have experienced these amazing memories together.
Hey guys:) what a nice article, Robbie! Thank you for taking the time to write it. I have learned a lot and got so inspired about how truly incredible on all levels not only weddings can be but basically any event one wants to host. Taking tons of value from this, thank you _/\_
Memorable experiences for me were when we were all sitting at the wedding table and you guys were giving your speeches followed by your parents, and everyone was genuinely touched and there was so much love flowing in the space, it was actually incredible. I also was very deeply touched by the speeches (and genuinely laughed when Emily’s dad gave his), but it also was so amazing to feel the connection with other people who felt the same way. Everyone was on the same wavelength of love, it felt surreal. What an honour to share moments like this, thank you guys, for that.
Being on the bus with everyone, everyone smiling, being happy, making jokes, feeling good, not rushing anywhere, just enjoying time together. For me actually now that I think deeper about this, school buses never had a good association for me because my school years in Canada were rather challenging. I couldn’t speak the language properly and therefore did not have a lot of friends. Being on a school bus back in the days was anxiety inducing and often felt isolating. It was truly something very special for me to walk into a bus that this time was filled with so many friends and feel a sense of joy, ease and belonging.
The general feeling of just being and having a super fun time with friends was something that I’m genuinely grateful to all of you for. I needed that. I forgot what it was to just have fun, and if it wasn’t for your wedding, that Ryan and I absolutely couldn’t have missed, who knows if we were to be able to have this time away from our kids in Switzerland . I personally needed a very big excuse to separate myself from them, and I’m so glad everything worked out exactly as it did. Happy parents - happy babies.
Thank you for your genuine love emanations and mega cute cuddles, those were incredibly healing for my own relationship with my love bear. Now I know why I want to have an actual wedding, how powerful it is to declare your vows and your love for one another in the presence of ones community, and I also have a much better idea of how I want our wedding to be! You are paving a way of meaning and authenticity and the world and people need that.
Thank you everyone for being so awesome! Love every single one of you and can’t wait to see your beautiful faces again soon. X
The moment that stood out for me was when Robbie gave his speech. He talked about what love meant to him. He talked about how Emily taught him that he was "deserving of love" and that before he never realized that he was worthy of love. My eyes and heart swelled up when I heard him say these words, because I've always looked up to Robbie and never would have thought for a moment that he would doubt this. For me, no one is more deserving of love than Robbie because no one loves bigger than Robbie. He talked more about how they never put each other down or raise their voice. I had never been to a wedding where the married couple talks about what makes their relationship so special, even if it seems so basic. It seems like such an obvious thing to talk about but typically this is shared by a priest/minister/rabbi/officiant rather than by the couple themselves. This was my favorite moment of the wedding and one that I'll always remember.
My ultimate highlight was hosting everyone at my house for a day-long exploration of play, connection, food and LOVE! The multi-course sauna session by Harry was incredibly special and of course the evening ceremony beyond words. It felt as if the land was holding space for everyone and itself appreciated the blessings and positive energy everyone brought to it. An honour ultimately to have been able to participate and be part of it. Thank you!!
Everything about your wedding holds a special place in my heart. Even though I couldn't be there for the ceremony, just so many magical moments followed. For me, the circle of love was something special; it made you realize how much love is surrounding you in life with family and friends. Sometimes you need to slow down to see that :)
I watched each person bring to the table their creative offerings or a place to celebrate. It was incredible to see everything unfold. When I think about my favorite moment, it's hard to pick from the songs, games, fires, speeches, and laughs. I wouldn't say it was one moment, but rather the feeling of it all. Seeing all of our close friends together, enjoying life, and just embracing the time we spent together. These moments seem to be happening less often than they should, reminding me of what's important. Thank you for having me and for showing everyone what true love is.
It’s hard to put into words how special these few days were. As I write, I feel warmth in my chest and tingling hands as my mind floats back thru the times spent with this community celebrating the heart exploding love of you two, Rob and Em aka crypto jesus / lil goo :)
Going into the weekend, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Being states-side, there was some COVID stress crossing the border. We knew a handful of folks of which we hadn’t seen in some time (also: how does one socialize again post-COVID?)
From the moment we entered into the group, all anxieties melted away. It was clear how aware you all were in creating an accessible container for these days, introducing different ways for us to connect on varying levels and in all forms.
Thru the common thread of our love for you and appreciation for the strength and care you bring to your community, there was an instant sense of intimacy among everyone there.
One of my favorite themes of the wedding was the organic nature of the wedding day and activities surrounding it; it allowed for each person to show up in a way that was totally authentic to them. It was with true wonder I got to behold each individual process their love for you and, thru alchemy, produce a unique expression of what that love meant to them to bring to the group (see: cinnamon roll, musical numbers, ceremonies on ceremonies, impromptu toasts).
The flower ceremony will be a peak life experience for me, I am sure of it. My heart aches in the most tender way thinking of all the love poured into the ceremony – the ambient soundtrack Steve so thoughtfully produced the weeks leading up to the wedding, the flowers and tea lights Austin gently placed, individuals’ voices filled with deep care echoing out across the lake, the warm glow of your silhouettes as you held each other close, friends’ energy pulsating around and thru us, the raw sensations of vulnerability and love in the body.
I’ll remember these days fondly. Gratitude for you both, this community, and experiences like these that teach us to keep our hearts open to life’s unfolding thru the ups and downs <3 Mel
When I think of a wedding, I think of two people coming together as one, in the most intimate and venerable way. Robbie and Emily, you both captured that so beautifully. A love so strong you could illuminate that feeling to all of us and include us in such special moments to celebrate the two of you. It was truly the most beautiful and sentimental wedding I've ever been to.
I am beyond honored to have been there; each event after the wedding was well thought out and a great bonding experience. You could feel the love vibrating through you with a passion that many wish to find. You both have created such a loving, accepting, and kind community that represents everything you two are.
A moment that stuck out to me was the love ceremony. Trying to put my experience and feelings into words almost seems impossible. Just feeling the love and hearing what beautiful things everyone had to say about the two of you made me sit back and appreciate the special moments with the people we love.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful days with us, love you both!
It's hard to pinpoint a specific memory. I feel like the energy of the event really started flowing with Robbie's speech and began expanding from there. Ryan's heartfelt MC'ing. All the beautiful words shared that night. Harry and Amanda's song.
Then the best afterparty I've ever been to with so much love and connection happening everywhere. The "Vocal Toning" exercise, which actually came from a spontaneous hug between Harry and I where we just started toning into one another's ear and chest. It was SO incredible being at a party where so little liquor was consumed (like almost none) and everyone was so open and loving. So much fun.
Then it just continued. The vibe between our house guests was magic. Sina's impromptu meditation prompt that the whole house just dropped into. Getting to know Matt, Ronit, and Nicole, and feeling all of their sincere, loving souls.
And then of course the incredible day at Jeronimo's. Total magic. Connecting with Robbie with a new shared experience. Hanging with everyone. Swimming in the lake. The sauna with Robbie and Brett.
Austin and I had prepared a space for the Love Letter Ceremony and the day just dripped on. We had imagined a different timeline and things ended up shifting multiple times. We almost scrapped it. Then everyone jumped into action to help make it a reality and it was absolutely perfect. Having it all come together and having everyone participate was such a beautiful thing to witness and hold.
Austin and I left there and spent the whole drive back to Toronto talking about how much those three days felt like "home". How this is our tribe. Our people. How blessed we felt to have such beautiful souls in our lives and to share in the love that permeated every moment of our time together. It felt like we had known everyone for lifetimes even if some of you we met for the first time. There was a lasting quality to the connections made and a resonance that will exist in my body and soul for a long time.
So grateful.
🙏🤍
MAGIC … PURE MAGIC!
The few days we got to spend celebrating the love of Robbie and Emily was truly magical.
I felt honoured getting the invite to such a close and intimate group of people. At the time of this wedding, I was in work overload and the wedding gave me permission to take a much needed break for a few days that I wouldn’t have given myself.
The murder mystery to kick things off was an INCREDIBLE way to meet everyone that I didn’t know in a fun way. What a genius idea to break down barriers and pre existing groups/cliques by having everyone talk to everyone else in the room! Funny part was I had to re-meet several people afterwards when we were out of character which created for some funny conversations! I honestly didn’t want the night to end I was enjoying it so much.
The wedding venue was perfect! I loved the no wedding party decision, it felt more inclusive and allowed the whole group be able to hang before hand, recounting the murder mystery night and really made it all about Robbie and Emily!
The fact that everyone who wanted to, had the opportunity to say a few words was beautiful. As a new friend, I had the opportunity to explain how much Robbie and Emily meant to me which I took as a real gift. How often do you get to share the impact someone had on you in front of the group when you are not in the wedding party? LOVED THIS!
Favourite speech goes to Harry and Amanda and their song for Robbie and Emily which literally became the anthem for the weekend, we likely sung it 100 times over the next few days…honestly I still catch myself signing it some days!
I was able to help set up the after party with my new roomies and felt a sense of pride in contributing towards helping in such a special day. Highlight was the naked hot tub at the end of the night!
The remainder of the weekend was filled with love and connection and really good falafels.
As Robbie mentioned above I have a hard time connecting to my emotions but there was no stopping the wave of pure love I felt during the ceremony of love that Steve and Austin hosted at Jeronimo’s place.
I left with an overwhelming feeling of love, a deeper connection with my significant other Ronit and a newfound sense of community and friendship with people that I hope to have as friends for a lifetime.
What a profound few days, I will be forever grateful for being included in this and am honoured to be a friend of both Robbie and Emily!!!
Love you guys!
Xo Matt aka Compliment Cupid!
If I close my eyes and think back to that week together in PEC I get feelings of warmth, connectedness, embrace, laughter, unity, and pure love. What a unique approach to a wedding that pretty much blew all other weddings I’d ever been to away. It felt like time stood still for a few days as we all got to float down a meandering river together, playing, laughing, singing, loving and getting to partake in the joy and celebration of 2 of our favourite people, Robbie & Emily (a.k.a Little Goo).
As much as I generally don’t love the speeches part of weddings, I have to say that hearing all the heartfelt remarks from everyone was definitely a highlight for me. Robbie & Emily, watching you both tear up as everyone lay their love and admiration onto you was very touching and amazing to witness.
OMG can we talk about the moon rainbow and human cinnamon bun into a full OM session!!? That was wild. And the weather. Calling for rain all day and it was hot, beautiful and sunny! The gods were really watching over us that week!! Oh, and sitting around that camp fire listening to Harry and Mel serenade us… doesn’t get much better than that. There was something in the air that night.
Robbie & Emily, thank you for being you and for putting together such a magical event that has left an impact on all our lives. You give us all permission to be just a little kookier and we love you so much for it! I love you both to infinity and beyond!!! - FL
This wedding made me believe in weddings. After we left the magical weekend, Harry and looked at each other and said.. if our wedding can be like this. then we would get married.
It was filled with so much LOVE.
Everyone brought something. Everyone was giving.
You didn't leave the weekend feeling depleted. You left feeling recharged by Robbie and Emily's love for each other.
One of the most memorable moments for me was watching Robbie give his speech. I knew it was scripted, it wasn't 'prepared' and that was what made it perfect. He spoke from his heart and his eyes swelled up with tears as he looked at Emily and expressed how he feel truly loved by her and appreciated and that he is 'enough'. The vulnerability of the wedding was beautiful.
ALSO, the love circle on the last night made me bawl!!
Every one at the wedding was open hearted and open minded. This really fed into the experience. There were honest and true conversations to be had. Lasting friendships were made.
<3
Too often in life, I've made choices based on obligation and then suffered regret. I will remember your wedding as an antidote to all that -- you thoughtfully created experiences to inspire and bond your circle, and be true to your selves and your relationship.
As a parent, I consciously made the decision that it was your wedding and not mine. Not having our friends or siblings present, allowed us the space to speak to your friends and our new family members. We loved that -- getting to know Omi, being part of conversations between Omi and Nan, catching up with Barb and Bruce, chatting with Shannon, Barbie and Dan. You have good folks in your life together -- friends and family.
As the Officiant, I consciously shaped the service to what I hoped would be meaningful to both of you. I will hold the moment as one of life's best gifts and greatest honors.
And on the morning of your wedding, I lost the opal from my favorite necklace - the one John gave me when I turned 60. I said at the time, "I feel we'll find it." But we looked and looked and we didn't though I mentioned it to Mary at 100 acre wood. A few weeks later, she sent me a picture of the opal and we travelled back to pick it up. And eat more fries. And have more campfire ice cream at Slickers. And we missed you all.
The magic will stay with us all a very long, long time.
xo
I would say without hesitation that this wedding did in fact change my life. Just reading this synopsis the emotions and gravity washed over me again, and I was reminded of the impact that your love shines across your entire community. I have described it as the 'realest' and 'most emotional' wedding I have attended, and I think what I am getting at is the evocative nature of watching a lifetime bond forged and reinforced in the presence of your deeply committed community. Your love inspires me. It reminds me of hope for a brighter future. It reminds me to take care of your sister, protecting her and the future of our family as an extension of yours. Love is the ultimate currency, and a life full of deep connections is a life well lived. Thank you for including me and thank you both for your teaching in this way.
There were so many special memories from this week. All of the ceremonies were very powerful, especially Steve and Austin's gift. The love of you and Emily combined with the love and support of your closest friends felt palpable during that special ceremony. Mom sneaking her third scooby snack and not 'feeling' it, the magician's trick with the lemon...HOW?!, seeing dad cry, amazing food, the cinnamon roll, melting psychedelic hugs, spending time with old friends, spending time with new friends, Omi sewing your skirt, Harry + Amanda + Mel + Claire's musical creations, Tatyana's epic Icaro, Ryan's incredibly heartfelt MC along with all the speeches, finally being a ringbearer, Ryan's grocery shop sufficient for an apocalypse, Brett's amazing cottage, Jeronimo's beautiful property and generosity, the epic falafels, Matt P's ladder ball skills. Most of all the ability for the love you and Emily have for each other to inspire and amplify the love of everyone around you. LOVE YOU BOTH TONS. So happy you decided to celebrate the way you did.
I will never ever forget Robbie dropping the love hammer to kick off the evening with the most heart-warming declaration of love for his wife I have ever seen. I had a bunch of jokes prepared, but felt compelled to just stfu at that moment. It was so inspiring, as is their relationship. I'm so grateful to have you both in my life and my tribe and to be able to share this amazing day with you. It was truly the most amazing wedding wedding I have ever attended in my life. Tons of love.
What an awesome article, a great recap on a the Bent Love Fest!
Looking back I felt that the entire celebration felt extremely authentic to the both of you and I adored together you curated a wedding where the essence of love was carefully into each day.
The murder mystery was an awesome way for everyone to get to know each other. I personally felt that at the end of the first night I had the opportunity to meet, laugh and connect with many of your closest friends and was so fun.
The wedding day was something special. I appreciated the little things that made your day so unique -The ring blessing, the shared plates (delicious) the mini breath work and the sweet speeches you gave to one another. The after party was a blast and I got to connect with even more beautiful people.
More than the wine tour itself was the experience gathering together and exploring PEC as a group. You have a solid group family and friends so the energy was on point. Being able to celebrate with the both of you as husband and wife made me feel grateful to be there and share those memories with you.
The love ceremony was another amazing gift from Steve and Austin that really inspired me and hearing the amazing things your friends had to say about the both of you brought me to tears.
Robbie and Emily thank you for sharing this amazing milestone with me I feel honoured to have experienced these amazing memories together.
Love the both of you dearly
- Ronit ❤️
Hey guys:) what a nice article, Robbie! Thank you for taking the time to write it. I have learned a lot and got so inspired about how truly incredible on all levels not only weddings can be but basically any event one wants to host. Taking tons of value from this, thank you _/\_
Memorable experiences for me were when we were all sitting at the wedding table and you guys were giving your speeches followed by your parents, and everyone was genuinely touched and there was so much love flowing in the space, it was actually incredible. I also was very deeply touched by the speeches (and genuinely laughed when Emily’s dad gave his), but it also was so amazing to feel the connection with other people who felt the same way. Everyone was on the same wavelength of love, it felt surreal. What an honour to share moments like this, thank you guys, for that.
Being on the bus with everyone, everyone smiling, being happy, making jokes, feeling good, not rushing anywhere, just enjoying time together. For me actually now that I think deeper about this, school buses never had a good association for me because my school years in Canada were rather challenging. I couldn’t speak the language properly and therefore did not have a lot of friends. Being on a school bus back in the days was anxiety inducing and often felt isolating. It was truly something very special for me to walk into a bus that this time was filled with so many friends and feel a sense of joy, ease and belonging.
The general feeling of just being and having a super fun time with friends was something that I’m genuinely grateful to all of you for. I needed that. I forgot what it was to just have fun, and if it wasn’t for your wedding, that Ryan and I absolutely couldn’t have missed, who knows if we were to be able to have this time away from our kids in Switzerland . I personally needed a very big excuse to separate myself from them, and I’m so glad everything worked out exactly as it did. Happy parents - happy babies.
Thank you for your genuine love emanations and mega cute cuddles, those were incredibly healing for my own relationship with my love bear. Now I know why I want to have an actual wedding, how powerful it is to declare your vows and your love for one another in the presence of ones community, and I also have a much better idea of how I want our wedding to be! You are paving a way of meaning and authenticity and the world and people need that.
Thank you everyone for being so awesome! Love every single one of you and can’t wait to see your beautiful faces again soon. X
The moment that stood out for me was when Robbie gave his speech. He talked about what love meant to him. He talked about how Emily taught him that he was "deserving of love" and that before he never realized that he was worthy of love. My eyes and heart swelled up when I heard him say these words, because I've always looked up to Robbie and never would have thought for a moment that he would doubt this. For me, no one is more deserving of love than Robbie because no one loves bigger than Robbie. He talked more about how they never put each other down or raise their voice. I had never been to a wedding where the married couple talks about what makes their relationship so special, even if it seems so basic. It seems like such an obvious thing to talk about but typically this is shared by a priest/minister/rabbi/officiant rather than by the couple themselves. This was my favorite moment of the wedding and one that I'll always remember.
My ultimate highlight was hosting everyone at my house for a day-long exploration of play, connection, food and LOVE! The multi-course sauna session by Harry was incredibly special and of course the evening ceremony beyond words. It felt as if the land was holding space for everyone and itself appreciated the blessings and positive energy everyone brought to it. An honour ultimately to have been able to participate and be part of it. Thank you!!
Everything about your wedding holds a special place in my heart. Even though I couldn't be there for the ceremony, just so many magical moments followed. For me, the circle of love was something special; it made you realize how much love is surrounding you in life with family and friends. Sometimes you need to slow down to see that :)
I watched each person bring to the table their creative offerings or a place to celebrate. It was incredible to see everything unfold. When I think about my favorite moment, it's hard to pick from the songs, games, fires, speeches, and laughs. I wouldn't say it was one moment, but rather the feeling of it all. Seeing all of our close friends together, enjoying life, and just embracing the time we spent together. These moments seem to be happening less often than they should, reminding me of what's important. Thank you for having me and for showing everyone what true love is.
Love you both
- Myles
It’s hard to put into words how special these few days were. As I write, I feel warmth in my chest and tingling hands as my mind floats back thru the times spent with this community celebrating the heart exploding love of you two, Rob and Em aka crypto jesus / lil goo :)
Going into the weekend, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Being states-side, there was some COVID stress crossing the border. We knew a handful of folks of which we hadn’t seen in some time (also: how does one socialize again post-COVID?)
From the moment we entered into the group, all anxieties melted away. It was clear how aware you all were in creating an accessible container for these days, introducing different ways for us to connect on varying levels and in all forms.
Thru the common thread of our love for you and appreciation for the strength and care you bring to your community, there was an instant sense of intimacy among everyone there.
One of my favorite themes of the wedding was the organic nature of the wedding day and activities surrounding it; it allowed for each person to show up in a way that was totally authentic to them. It was with true wonder I got to behold each individual process their love for you and, thru alchemy, produce a unique expression of what that love meant to them to bring to the group (see: cinnamon roll, musical numbers, ceremonies on ceremonies, impromptu toasts).
The flower ceremony will be a peak life experience for me, I am sure of it. My heart aches in the most tender way thinking of all the love poured into the ceremony – the ambient soundtrack Steve so thoughtfully produced the weeks leading up to the wedding, the flowers and tea lights Austin gently placed, individuals’ voices filled with deep care echoing out across the lake, the warm glow of your silhouettes as you held each other close, friends’ energy pulsating around and thru us, the raw sensations of vulnerability and love in the body.
I’ll remember these days fondly. Gratitude for you both, this community, and experiences like these that teach us to keep our hearts open to life’s unfolding thru the ups and downs <3 Mel
When I think of a wedding, I think of two people coming together as one, in the most intimate and venerable way. Robbie and Emily, you both captured that so beautifully. A love so strong you could illuminate that feeling to all of us and include us in such special moments to celebrate the two of you. It was truly the most beautiful and sentimental wedding I've ever been to.
I am beyond honored to have been there; each event after the wedding was well thought out and a great bonding experience. You could feel the love vibrating through you with a passion that many wish to find. You both have created such a loving, accepting, and kind community that represents everything you two are.
A moment that stuck out to me was the love ceremony. Trying to put my experience and feelings into words almost seems impossible. Just feeling the love and hearing what beautiful things everyone had to say about the two of you made me sit back and appreciate the special moments with the people we love.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful days with us, love you both!
- Chanelle