Note: having your wedding in two languages in a country that neither the bride
or groom is from means things are at least two or three times crazier - however,
being a destination vacation means it's all fun! The past couple days
we did some running around the valley for last minute preparations,
and every single view takes your breath away. I (Mike) have been saying that
I wasn't as interested in traveling abroad when there were so many things in
America I hadn't seen yet, but I'm definitely taking that back. The scenery
and way of life are so completely different here than anything you'd find in
the States, and I recommend that everyone try and make a trip to Bavaria and
the Austrian Alps. The people here are super-nice and as long as you learn
a few simple German phrases you can get by just fine, and did I mention the
scenery? It's picture time!

Here is a photo from inside the castle walls looking out at the chapel and
down towards the valley.

This is another shot over the top of the chapel with a little bit better view
of the mountains and some fresh snow.

The town of Mittersill, Austria.

The view to the West from our room on the top floor of the Castle.

Stealing a kiss in the Castle's English Garden.

Never, ever get caught sniffing another man's flower.

The night before the wedding... do they look nervous?

One heck of a view, and the bride and groom look pretty good too.

Rain threatened the outdoor ceremony all day (it actually hailed right before
the ceremony), but Matt shows he's got Natalia covered.

...and finally, a chance to relax!