A Central Texas couple, Kelby Noack and Giselle Vento, exchanged vows under the fading light of the Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, experiencing a powerful and awesome moment as they approached 100% totality. The couple felt that the stars had aligned in their favor when they got engaged three months prior, finding inspiration in a quote from author Paolo Coello. When looking for possible wedding dates, Vento had the idea to have their ceremony during the eclipse, feeling that it would be cool and meaningful to have nature as their backdrop.
Planning an intimate backyard wedding in Waco, Texas, which was in the path of 100% totality for the eclipse, Noack and Vento faced concerns about cloudy and stormy forecasts leading up to the big day. Despite the weather predictions, they decided to release control and embrace whatever happened, practicing gratitude for the moment as it unfolded. When the couple woke up on the morning of the eclipse, the sky was gray, and the eclipse was visible inconsistently through the clouds. The ceremony proceeded in Noack’s grandparent’s backyard overlooking Lake Waco, with a soundtrack of “Clair de Lune” and “Here Comes The Sun.”
As the moment of totality approached at 1:38 p.m. CST, the clouds parted, revealing the corona in all its glory. Noack and Vento were able to complete their vows just before the sky grew dark, the birds went quiet, and the air cooled during the 4 minutes and 12 seconds of totality. The couple described the experience as beyond understanding and truly magical, with everything aligning perfectly for their special moment. Vento reflected on how their intentions had come to fruition and how their families and loved ones had all come together to support their unique eclipse wedding.
The eclipse wedding turned out to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Noack and Vento, exceeding their expectations and leaving them in awe of the entire event. Vento expressed gratitude for the way their vision had been brought to life and for the support of their families during the planning process. The couple felt blessed to have witnessed such a rare and beautiful celestial event while exchanging their vows, and they treasured the memories of the unique occasion. The combination of the sun and moon aligning, along with the support of their loved ones, created a truly magical and unforgettable wedding day for Kelby Noack and Giselle Vento.
