What a Sweet Wedding for Natalia and Rett and their Families!

I'm back! Some of you may have been wondering where I have been the past few weeks. This is my first wedding since undergoing surgery on June 30th and I am feeling almost 100%. Natalia and Rett's wedding was a great one for me to do to test myself since it was a small intimate ceremony in their home with 13 guests. Marty and I arrived there on Sunday July 27th at 5:45 for the 6 PM wedding. It took place out on their small deck but they had measured carefully and got 13 chairs out there!

They wanted to include the Family Unity Sand Ceremony so a small table with the containers and sand was positioned in the corner of the deck.

Rett's boutonniere was not quite in the right place so I moved it up a bit for him. 

And so it was time to begin. Rett and his son Ryan joined me on the deck, then Rett's daughters Lauren and Lila joined us. Lila sprinkled lots of pretty petals.

 Then it was time for Natalia and her mother, Elena, to enter. 

 There was not enough room for all of us to stand up front so the kids took seats.

 And we began the ceremony. 

 I liked that there was room for me to stand beside the couple instead of behind them the whole time! 

They hired Iron Glass Jack with Bridal Spectrum Photography to photograph their wedding and you can see that there is a small aisle created just for him to get around. Because of the space limitations, Marty, my assistant, was just inside the sliding glass doors. She got some amazing photos from there--many more than I thought she would be able to get. And, all these photos were taken with my iPhone!

 There was the sweetest blessing for the children and Natalia had written special words for them. 

We also recognized Natalia's mother who had traveled all the way from Mexico to be with us. Rett's dad and his wife were there as well. Sitting behind Elena is Amelia, Natalia's chosen sister and best friend, and her husband Daniel who traveled to be here today too.

 Lauren's turn to pour her sand into the container.

 Then after everyone had added their sand, Natalia and Rett topped it off by blending theirs together. 

 A closing blessing....

 The pronouncement of marriage......

 Finally, the KISS! 

 And here they are--husband and wife! 

 So happy! 

Their beloved Charlie wisely hid out inside the house during the ceremony but we coaxed him out afterwards for a photo!

What a good looking couple, so much in love! Congratulations, Natalia and Rett! I am so happy you found each other and I wish you the best of everything forever!

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Christine and Robert's Sweet Wedding at Second Empire!

Out of all the people in the world, Christine and Robert have found each other! Like many of us whose first marriages did not endure, we feel like we have been given a miraculous chance for happiness when we connect with our soul mates! I met them in early May and we started writing the ceremony for their wedding on June 27, 2014 at the historical Second Empire.

When Marty and I arrived, many of their guests had already taken their seats in the East Parlor where most of the small family ceremonies take place. They can seat about 30 to 35 in that area. The reception area is the Pine Room.

This lovely cake by Edible Art was in the Pine Room where the bride and groom were waiting for the ceremony to begin. All the pretty flowers and bouquets were by Embellished Blooms. Amy Allen and her husband Rob with Amy Allen Photography were shooting the wedding. 

When the last guest arrived, we got lined up to begin. Robert and I entered first followed by his daughters, Haley and Hannah.

Christine is awaiting her grand entrance!! She is such a gorgeous bride! 

Christine walked in and Robert met her about halfway and they came to me together to be wed. Love the symbolism!

 "We are gathered here today because of love........"

 A tribute to the parents of the couple........

 Special words for Hannah and Haley from Christine!

 "Will you, Robert.......?" "Will you, Christine.......?"

 "With this ring, I marry you and pledge my heart to you!"

 The girls loved being a part of the Family Unity Sand Ceremony!"

 Filled with love and unity, right to the top! 

 "Look at each other and feel the happiness that you are feeling in this place, in this moment...."

"It is my distinct pleasure to now declare that you are husband and wife. Robert, you may kiss your beautiful wife!"

 Yay! 

What a happy happy day! Congratulations, Robert and Christine! I am so happy you found each other and that your love brought us all together to celebrate your marriage. Best wishes always!

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Darice and Quincy's Sweet Wedding in my Wedding Garden!

Darice and Quincy are the sweetest couple! We made all the arrangements for their wedding on May 24, 2014 in my wedding garden by email so I met them in person for the first time on their wedding day. Of course we included Darice's son, Josh, in the wedding and he was one happy teenage boy!

Josh escorts his beautiful mother from the family room across the deck into the wedding garden where Quincy and I and all their guests eagerly awaited her.

Their photographer, Kate Pope of Craven Creative Photography, is no stranger to my garden. I think she may have done about 5 weddings here now. She is so good to work with and her work is fabulous.

 A couple of latecomers appeared at the gate and I invited them in. 

 Darice and Quincy were so happy to be getting married. Their eyes were filled with love. 

 They made their promises of marriage then it was time for the rings. 

 "With this ring, I marry you and pledge my heart to you." 

Then the family unity sand ceremony.....Josh waits patiently while his mom and Quincy pour in part of their sand. Then he poured his sand in with theirs symbolizing the family unity.

 I was so thrilled to have the privilege of pronouncing Quincy and Darice husband and wife! 

 Such a sweet kiss! I think it was the second or third try though!

 The young lady who stood up for Darice is her niece, Mahogany. 

 During the ceremony we did a blessing for Josh. Quincy said some powerful words to him about how much he loved him and how happy he is to embrace him as his son. Then they gave him a token of their love as a memento of this sweet occasion. it is a necklace with his name, the date and a cross.

 I could tell that Josh was thrilled to have Quincy for his father!

The whole gang! 

Darice and Quincy, you are a fabulous couple. I am so happy that you found each other and are now officially a family of three. I wish you much happiness, contentment, and satisfaction in your lives.

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