Fireside December Wedding for Lesley and Zach!

Lesley and Zach had hoped for a balmy winter day for their wedding day on December 19th and on the Monday before, it looked like there would be a high of 53 with a clear sky. It was a go for an outdoor wedding but the forecast changed drastically by Wednesday and the weathermen were calling for a "wintry mix" on Saturday. The wintry mix really happened during their rehearsal on Friday and left the grounds at Snipes Farm in Chapel Hill lightly covered by snow which was still there on the wedding day. But we were warm and toasty inside the old dairy barn that has been restored into a casual and spacious atmosphere for special events like weddings. I have done many weddings at Snipes but this was the first one I have done indoors.

Here is a photo of how it looked before the guests arrived.

Lesley looked so pretty in her winter white wedding gown as her dad escorted her in.

 

  The bright winter light streamed in from all around, lighting up the ceremony. The bridesmaids drove up from Atlanta the day before and had on plum and black outfits that were perfect for a winter ceremony.

Lesley's bridesmaid, Cindy, delivered the poem "I Like You" by Sandol Stoddard Warburg with gusto and great feeling, so much so that the guests and I applauded her performance. So many times I have seen great readings at a wedding fall flat when the reader does not do a good job or is scared to speak in public or lose their composure. Cindy was a pro!

And so now they are husband and wife! Zach surprised Lesley and me by memorizing the words he had written to Lesley and did a fantastic job of speaking them perfectly!

Lesley and Zach, you are all sunshine together and your winter wedding was fabulous! I know you will have a sweet and fulfilling marriage.

I found out before the wedding while admiring their wedding program and guest book that Lesley is a cartoonist. Here is a cartoon she drew for their guest book! Maybe she will be famous someday! She also designed their very attractive wedding program.

 Matthew Kanon provided the music for our ceremony. He is a wonderful classical guitarist and we have worked together on many occasions. He knows my cues without even telling him now. It was good to see you again, Matt.

Simply Cakes made the colorful tiers of cupcakes for the wedding. Our photographer was Melissa Kay. This wedding is on her blog right now so go here to see the professional photos of this terrific couple and their wedding. Some of the photos show the snow still on the ground. Durham Catering catered the reception. Roger Snipes was on hand at the rehearsal and the wedding to make sure we had everything we needed. My thanks to Roger for rescuing my microphone case which I forgot and had to come back and retrieve! Snipes Farm does not have a website but Roger can be reached at (919) 929-3454.