On Tuesday, August 12th, 2014, our friends Ralph and Bailey tied the knot 2,500 meters up (about 8,200 feet) on top of Le Brevent, one of the mountain peaks in the French Alps. There were about 20 of us including the bride and groom, but the event was witnessed by the hundred or so more tourists, who happened to be up on that mountain.

All we can say is, we didn't know that a wedding on top of a mountain was on our bucket list. It was a romantic affair set in the most breathtaking background. It was freezing, but that did not dampen all of our excitement and joy for these two lovely people. In fact, the whole thing screamed Ralph and Bailey. For two adventurous souls who met at Steph's and Aaron's wedding a couple of years ago, it was only appropriate that Aaron officiated the ceremony on this mountain peak. (Actually, we also met Ralph at the Dilleys' wedding reception as he was seated on the same table as us. We recall giving Bailey a ride to the after-party, and apparently, Ralph was a little disappointed because he wanted to drive Bailey over). We are honored to have been invited to take part in this event that we will remember for years and years.

Here are some of the photos that D took from the ceremony. Just click on photo to view next.

The Setting: Top of Le Brevent

2,525 metres up on top of Le Brevent in the French Alps, this ceremony site is breathtaking

The Wedding March

Witnessed by a hundred or so visitors of Le Brevent at the time, the wedding party made their way down the graveled path.

Bride & Groom

The beaming couple walking down the "aisle". The lady in the photo is the wedding planner, who did a lot of the arrangements in Chamonix per the the bride's instructions.

Live String Music!

The romantic tone of the event was tied together by this trio of excellent musicians.

For the Love of Tequila

Having tequila shots at in appropriate places is part of the couple's tradition. So as part of the wedding ceremony, we all got to toss back a shot in their honor.