Imagine getting a text two weeks before your friend's wedding saying there was a last minute change to the church. You'd probably be confused and concerned right? Well, I was when I received that text =O
While my initial thought was of concern, the real reason why they changed churches was that the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was their first choice but was undergoing renovations, so they chose somewhere else. The renovations, however, finished ahead of schedule (which is pretty unheard of) - so they were given the opportunity to switch so off they went.
I digress though - this church...WOW. They just finished a multimillion dollar renovation - and when I say just finished, I mean the last of the construction stuff was cleared away at 3pm and we had rehearsal at 4:30. The church looks absolutely stunning - high high HIGH arched ceilings, intricate designs and murals, beautiful stained glass and marble, and a huge organ in the back.
It was probably one of the most beautiful things I saw in my short exploration of the city of Syracuse. read more