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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Daniel and Bryn Wed in the Beautiful Raleigh Rose Garden!

I married Daniel's sister, Rachel, and her husband, Simon, in 2010. Daniel's mother, Caryn, contacted me to see if I could also officiate Daniel and Bryn's wedding on September 6, 2014 and I am so happy that I was available. She wrote: "I thought of you immediately because you did such a beautiful small ceremony for my daughter back in 2010. You made everything so personal and really made the ceremony very special. I am hoping you might be available to do the same thing for my son."

Bryn and Daniel's wedding was at the Raleigh Rose Garden which was in full bloom. When I arrived, there was one of my favorite guitarists to do weddings with. Matt Kanon and I have done so many weddings together we don't even have to go over cues! Rebecca Ferguson was our photographer for the wedding.

Rachel and Simon, it was so good to see you again and you look so happy and contented!

It was time to start and we are all standing as Bryn's parents walk her down the very long "aisle."

It is a good long walk and not easy in high heels and soft ground!

Here they are!

And so a warm welcome to all, remembering those no longer with us, and a tribute to the couple's parents.

Exchanging of vows and rings.....

Whoops, it is hot and humid and the perspiration was beaded up on Daniel's forehead and beginning to drip down his nose. It was time for a wipe!

Bryn places the ring on Daniel's finger.

A closing blessing.

The big moment of the pronouncement of marriage!

"Look at my new ring!"

Oh happy day! Congratulations, Bryn and Daniel! I know you are so happy and will have a great marriage! I wish you all the best!

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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!

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To contact me:

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Raleigh Rose Garden Wedding for Andrea and Lazaro!

Andrea and Lazaro met almost 7 years prior to the date of their wedding, June 12, 2013. They were in a crowd of folks watching the Miami Heat Championship and struck up a conversation. Laz was intrigued by Andrea's smile and she noticed what a gentleman he was. After a few exchange of words, they discovered their sense of humor was definitely a match so they decided to see each other again. And, as they say, the rest is history! At some point they decided to marry and began planning their wedding. Andrea and Laz wanted a small family only wedding and they chose the lovely Raleigh Rose Garden at Raleigh Little Theater. They hired Matt Kanon to play guitar and Rick Fisher to take the photos. The English Garden furnished their pretty flowers.

When I arrived, Laz used his best man's (Alex) back to complete the request for certified copies and write the check that I mail in with the license. That saves them the step of requesting them later.

Alex signs the license as a witness. It was then time to begin and after the families took their seats, Laz, Alex and I took our places up in front of the little fountain.