
The Bright Side of Life
Cape Cod Life / September/October 2025 / Recreation & Activities
Writer: Julie Craven Wagner / Photographer: Sam Brooks
The Bright Side of Life

Cape Cod Life / September/October 2025 / Recreation & Activities
Writer: Julie Craven Wagner / Photographer: Sam Brooks
A fairy-tale wedding glimmers in the September light above Cataumet’s idyllic coastline.
Golden light spilled across Hospital Cove as Catherine Shanahan and Wesley Bright stood hand-in-hand, surrounded by nearly 200 friends and family gathered on the lawn of the Bright family’s Cataumet home. The late summer air shimmered with the energy of connection and celebration. It was a scene worthy of a fairy tale, and fittingly, it unfolded in a place that had long lived in Wes’ imagination.

Wesley, I promise to continue growing with you through life. I promise to support your pursuit of your passions and dreams, cheering you on every step of the way. I promise to learn from you, to soak up your examples of patience and respect, and to apply them to our own relationship. As, we navigate the seas of life, I promise to face the highs and lows with unwavering love and unwavering belief in you. I love you more than your love of shorts, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life by your side. – Catherine
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