Muncie, Ind., Aug. 22
Daughter Kelly has never looked happier or more beautiful than she did yesterday. Maybe it's just a stepdad's clouded eyes, but I thought she was an absolutely radiant bride. Here, she's shown with Dana, her matron of honor, in the limo just before the ceremony.

The wedding was in a gazebo set in a beautiful rose garden at a place called Minnetrista. The weather, which had been in question all week, turned out to be too good, if that's possible. It was very sunny and warm for the 6:30 p.m. service, especially for Kelly's two dads decked out in black, wool tuxes.

The reception was in a lovely banquet hall called the Carolina Room. Food and drinks abounded, and it didn't break up until after midnight. Four of Jeanne's five siblings were in attendance and my brother and his wife drove down from Chicago for the event.

We all wish the happy couple a lifetime of bliss.

Tomorrow, it's on to Chicago by car. We'll stay overnight with my brother and check into the convention hotel on Tuesday.