A few weeks ago my step-brother Patrick got married in the most unusual ceremony; it took place on separate continents! The story goes something like this:
Patrick goes on a missions trip to Brazil and meets a beautiful young woman. They become friends and stay in contact even after Patrick returns to the US. A year goes by and once again Patrick returns to Brazil on another missions trip. Friendship turns to a deeper interest and the two fall in love. Patrick goes to Brazil again and this time stays for 6 months living with the girl's brother. While in Brazil he proposes, she says yes... Unfortunately he made his proposal on some of his final days in Brazil before his visa expired. Brazilian law requires a person to be outside the country at least 6 months before they can even apply for a new visa, there is also a longer waiting period for marriage certificates.
Oh drat!! What to do now? Well... Here's what happened. Before leaving Brazil Patrick gave his then future mother-in-law power of attorney to sign the marriage certificate for him; marriage by proxy! Patrick came home and everyone waited. Finally Eliza (his new bride) called to say they had secured a court date. The marriage would happen April 18th at 6 am our time. They were married in a bilingual (Portuguese and English) wedding via webcam.
After the wedding Patrick took a trip to Hawaii with his brother Tyler and his mom. So... Patrick's wife married her mother and Patrick went on his honeymoon with his brother. I always knew they were a little "different."
Patrick leaves for Brazil to be with is new bride this Thursday. Congratulations Patrick and Eliza!
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