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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Stephanie and Jay Wed at Angus Barn Pavilions!

When Marty and I arrived at The Pavilions at Angus Barn on Saturday April 19, 2014 for Stephanie and Jay's wedding, it was threatening rain, chilly and windy. The call was made to move the ceremony indoors. No problem at this venue! It is gorgeous outside and inside.

So, Kelly Joslin and her staff at Angus Barn had transformed the interior of The Pavilion into a beautiful ceremony space. Nearly 200 chairs curved around the huge stone fireplace.

The tables were pushed to the sides and after the ceremony were pulled back into the room and the chairs placed around them.

The ceiling was filled with white lights and the chandeliers hung with sparkling cascades of beading.

The stone hearth was decorated with candles and beautiful white lilies. In the middle was a bench with the sand ceremony set up. Florals were by A Watered Garden.

The cake by Sugarland was ready!

Andrea Blanchfield, our harpist, was set up and warming up.

Great food!

They displayed photos of their loved ones who had passed on.

Behind the chairs was the stage and the band was being set up.

Our beautiful bride was escorted in by her son, Josh.

They made their way down the aisle to a beaming Jay!

We opened with a warm welcome to all and a prayer.

Stephanie took Josh's hand right before the children's blessing.

Telling Josh how loved and important he is!

Then it was time to tell their story of how they met, fell in love and decided to marry.

Yes, Stephanie and Jay's fun loving natures really came out during the ceremony as it was peppered with lots of laughter. The guests had a great time!

Jay's father, Jim, was his best man. Looks like he is enjoying the ceremony as well.

Then it was time for the vows and the rings..

Then the pouring of the sand.......

Before the pronouncement I asked the couple to look around at all their loved ones who had gathered in their honor.

The pronouncement......

Ha ha! Look at Josh covering his face for that "mushy stuff!" The KISS!

After the ceremony we went outside for some photos. Josh quickly found this big rock to climb onto! He is such a cutie! Our photographers were Laura Simson and her second shooter Rebecca of Captured Moments Photography.

Stephanie, Jay and Josh, what a fabulous family you all are! It was my honor to join you together in marriage. I wish for you only the best life can offer!

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Warm Cozy Wedding by the Fireplace at Angus Barn for Megan and Jarrett!

Megan, Jarrett and I met on July 4th of this year to plan their wedding ceremony slated for December 14, 2013 at the wonderful Angus Barn which would be in full Christmas decor. Their ceremony was in front of the big fireplace in the lobby of the restaurant which was closed to the public until after their wedding. The reception was down in the fabulous Wine Cellar where I have also done several weddings. Marty and I arrived early and made sure all was ready. There were only about 20 guests so it was a small intimate group.

The huge Christmas tree is hung upside down! All the more space at the fireplace for us!

This rather large nutcracker is keeping watch at the bottom of the tree.

Matthew Kanon, our guitarist, arrived early too, to get all plugged in and ready for the wedding.

I just had to pose with this cute guy!

Angus Bull, I presume??

Matt is ready and playing pretty music as the guests arrive.

Jarrett and his groomsmen arrived with the guests and are waiting for the bridesmaids and bride who were coming in a limo and being squirreled away for their big entrance.

And so we entered and took our places in front of the fireplace.

The bridesmaids and bride descended down the steep staircase from the Wild Turkey Lounge. Jarrett met Megan at the foot of the stairs and they came together to take their places with us.

Marty got this fabulous shot from the loft walkway above. I had stepped out from behind the couple to connect with their guests as I related their story. Our photographer for the wedding were Amy Terrell of Simple Moments Photography and her second shooter, Lauren. The English Garden provided the bouquets and boutonnieres and Sugarland brought the beautiful two tiered cake which was in a box and we did not get a photo of it.

Megan and Jarrett had a rather long and involved story but it was so good we could not skip any of it. It was sprinkled with lots of good humor! They both went to UNC Greensboro and majored in Physics! It was there that they first met in 2005.

Time for their vows......

The rings.......

The pronouncement of marriage......

Wonderful kiss!

Happiness and joy!

Jarrett and Megan, congratulations! You are a great couple. I admire your fortitude, determination and loving nature. I know you will create a wonderful marriage and family! Enjoy your wedded bliss!