Bruce's POV

I loved Beverly's backyard wedding idea immediately. Our new house had beautiful grounds and space for a small ceremony. It also offered us privacy from the media and strangers who did not need to witness our most intimate moments.

We scaled everything down. Fifty guests instead of one hundred fifty. Simple decorations and a family-style dinner. We focused on meaning over spectacle.

Beverly seemed relieved by the decision. The stress melted from her shoulders as we simplified our ...