Doug and Lorena planned for their Friday morning wedding to take place in my wedding garden on October 16th but the weather turned chilly and the temperature was in the 40s. Brrr! So, Brenda Jean, the friend of Doug's mother who was hosting their intimate reception, graciously allowed us to have the ceremony in her living room near downtown Raleigh off Wade Ave.
Here we are in front of the fireplace with about 20 close family and friends joining us. On the far right of the photo are Lorena's parents, Ernesto and Alicia, who came all the way from Lima, Peru for the occasion. Standing next to them in blue is Doug's mother, Mary Jane, who was an integral part of making this wedding happen. I gave my camera to one of the guests and asked her to take some photos during the ceremony for me. She did a great job!
The ceremony was quite brief, at the couple's request. There was only exchange of vows and no rings. They plan to have a large wedding celebration exactly one year from the date of their marriage on October 16, 2010 at
Rosedown Plantation in Smithfield. They have already booked that date on my calendar for me to conduct the ceremony which will be more typical of formal wedding ceremonies.
Yes, finally married and so happy for this day!
Lorena teaches school and Doug, at the moment, is not working because of an unfortunate racing accident in which he injured his right arm and is in the middle of staged surgical procedures to restore the function of his arm. His injury was just about forgotten in all the wedding rejoicing today, though!
Keith signs the marriage license as Doug's witness.
Chantell signs the license as Lorena's witness. All legal now!
After the ceremony everyone was invited to go out onto the deck for drinks then back inside for the wonderful buffet that had been prepared by
Barbara Boney Catering.
There was quite a spread and I stayed to taste it all: marinated green and white asparagas and baby carrots, a wonderful concoction of eggs and cheese, cheese grits, crabcakes, roast beef sliders, and fresh fruit salad. It was delicious.
Then we had cake! Lorena made her own wedding cake. It was not only beautiful but delicious too. There were many layers and different fillings. The yellow car on top was reminiscent of a yellow racing car Doug once had.
Lorena and Doug, I know you are both so happy to finally be married. I look forward to working with you in the coming year for your big wedding celebration on October 16, 2010!
Here we are in front of the fireplace with about 20 close family and friends joining us. On the far right of the photo are Lorena's parents, Ernesto and Alicia, who came all the way from Lima, Peru for the occasion. Standing next to them in blue is Doug's mother, Mary Jane, who was an integral part of making this wedding happen. I gave my camera to one of the guests and asked her to take some photos during the ceremony for me. She did a great job!
The ceremony was quite brief, at the couple's request. There was only exchange of vows and no rings. They plan to have a large wedding celebration exactly one year from the date of their marriage on October 16, 2010 at Rosedown Plantation in Smithfield. They have already booked that date on my calendar for me to conduct the ceremony which will be more typical of formal wedding ceremonies.
Yes, finally married and so happy for this day!
Lorena teaches school and Doug, at the moment, is not working because of an unfortunate racing accident in which he injured his right arm and is in the middle of staged surgical procedures to restore the function of his arm. His injury was just about forgotten in all the wedding rejoicing today, though!
Keith signs the marriage license as Doug's witness.
Chantell signs the license as Lorena's witness. All legal now!
After the ceremony everyone was invited to go out onto the deck for drinks then back inside for the wonderful buffet that had been prepared by Barbara Boney Catering.
There was quite a spread and I stayed to taste it all: marinated green and white asparagas and baby carrots, a wonderful concoction of eggs and cheese, cheese grits, crabcakes, roast beef sliders, and fresh fruit salad. It was delicious.
Then we had cake! Lorena made her own wedding cake. It was not only beautiful but delicious too. There were many layers and different fillings. The yellow car on top was reminiscent of a yellow racing car Doug once had.
Lorena and Doug, I know you are both so happy to finally be married. I look forward to working with you in the coming year for your big wedding celebration on October 16, 2010!
2 comments:
QUERIDOS LORENA Y DOUG, QUEREMOS FELICITARLOS POR SU MATRIMONIO. DESEAMOS QUE EL AMOR Y CARINO QUE LOS A UNIDO CRESCAN CADA DIA Y QUE DIOS LOS LLENE DE BENDICIONES.LAS FOTOS ESTAN LINDAS,LINDA CEREMONIA Y EL DETALLE DE HABER HECHO TU PROPIA TORTA ESTA DIVINO!LO RECORDARAS POR EL RESTO DE TU VIDA AMIGA!
QUE VIVAN LOS NOVIOS!!!!!!
Thanks for the comment, Cebolla! Here is the English translation for those who don't read Spanish:
Lorena and Doug,
I would like to congratulate you on your wedding. We wish for you that your love keeps growing stronger each day and that God fills your lives with blessings. The pictures are very nice, nice ceremony, and the fact that you made your own wedding cake is something that you will remember for the rest of your life. Congratulations!
PS: My thanks to Rev. Rolando Soriano, a bilingual minister who has recently moved to this area, who translated this for me!
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