Life's a beach for Lana

CMVC's pianist Lana Bode dodged the volcanic ash to get married in the US on April 18.    The ceremony was held at Bethany Beach, Delaware.

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Lana, who grew up in Northern Virginia and became CMVC's pianist in February, flew to the US from Heathrow on April 14 - the last day before British airspace was closed.  She returned on April 21, on the first United Airlines flight into Heathrow from Washington once airspace had reopened.  "We narrowly missed being stranded, or not being able to make it to the States in the first place," says Lana.  "We were very lucky."

Lana's husband is Gabriel (Gabi) Teoduru.  He is originally from Romania, and they met at Indiana University before they both moved to London.  Lana's sisters were the bridesmaids and Gabi's university friends were his attendants.  Gabi's aunt, from New Jersey, officiated at the ceremony.

"I chose to have a beach wedding because I've always loved the beach," says Lana.  "Also, I wanted to have a 'destination' wedding so that all of my family could be together without the distractions you can get at home.  Several of my relatives met Gabi for the first time a few days before the wedding.  It was nice to be in a relaxed holiday environment so we could all get to know each other."

Lana missed just one choir rehearsal on account of the wedding. She next plays in public with the choir at our upcoming concert at Eden Park on May 22.

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