tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36877094504989822752024-03-13T11:14:40.214-04:00Raleigh Wedding BlogA wedding minister’s perspective on weddings and wedding services in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area...by Reverend Kayelily MiddletonRaleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.comBlogger1184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-13258562733855510702023-03-21T22:49:00.002-04:002023-03-21T22:49:26.563-04:00Why hire a professional wedding officiant? <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> There are several reasons why hiring a professional officiant for your wedding ceremony is a good idea:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Experience: A professional wedding officiant has experience in conducting wedding ceremonies and knows how to ensure that the ceremony runs smoothly. They will be able to guide you through the process and make sure that everything is in place for your special day.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Personalization: A professional wedding officiant will work with you to create a personalized ceremony that reflects your beliefs, values, and preferences. They will take the time to get to know you and your partner to create a ceremony that is unique to you.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Legal requirements: A professional wedding officiant knows the legal requirements for a wedding ceremony in the state where you are marrying. They will ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed correctly and submitted on time.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Professionalism: A professional wedding officiant will be reliable, punctual, and professional in their approach. They will be dressed appropriately and will conduct themselves with dignity and respect.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">5. Peace of mind: Hiring a professional wedding officiant will give you peace of mind, knowing that your ceremony is in good hands. You can relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that everything is taken care of.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Hiring a professional officiant can help ensure that your wedding ceremony is a memorable and meaningful experience for couples and their guests.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-11985910254853468562022-12-12T14:54:00.007-05:002022-12-12T17:06:52.781-05:00ARE YOU LEGALLY MARRIED, PART TWO 2022<p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> A new court case in NC illustrates once again that NC does not recognize on line ordained ministers as legitimate officiants for weddings in NC. </span></b></p><p><br /></p><div class="original-url"><a href="https://www.rhinotimes.com/ask-carolyn/ask-carolyn-dec-5-2022/">https://www.rhinotimes.com/ask-carolyn/ask-carolyn-dec-5-2022/</a><br /><br /></div><div class="system exported" id="article" role="article" style="line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><div class="page" style="max-width: 100%; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h1 class="title" style="font-family: -apple-system-font; line-height: 1.2141em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ask Carolyn: Dec. 5, 2022</span></h1><div class="singleline metadata" style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1.45em; margin-top: -0.75em; max-width: 100%;"><a class="byline" href="https://www.rhinotimes.com/author/ask-carolyn/" rel="author" style="color: #416ed2; display: inline; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%;">Carolyn J. Woodruff</a></div><p style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; max-width: 100%;">Dear Carolyn:</p><p style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; max-width: 100%;">As the holiday season approaches, one of my friends wants me to officiate at their wedding. The friend says this is done all the time. What do you think? Can I be the person to give the vows at my friend’s wedding?</p><p style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; max-width: 100%;">Carolyn Answers:</p><p style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; max-width: 100%;">This “my friend, my wedding officiant” is becoming a popular question and practice. Approximately 43 percent of weddings use a family or friend as an officiant, up 29 percent since 2009 (<em style="max-width: 100%;">The Knot</em>). I have been asked about the legality of private wedding officiants several times recently and even had someone ask me to officiate a wedding. My response was, “no.” North Carolina has precise requirements for who can perform a wedding; among those persons are ordained ministers and magistrates.</p><p style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; max-width: 100%;"><a href="https://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=41159" target="_blank">Hill v. Hill </a>is a 2022 case from the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Linda and Carlyle married in a backyard wedding with an officiant named Moonhawk. Moonhawk had a mail-order reverend certificate from Universal Life Church. She also said she was a Reiki master. Carlyle filed to annul the marriage after Linda filed domestic violence charges against him. The court ruled the marriage was void, and the Court of Appeals affirmed the voiding of the wedding. While the case is notable for several reasons because Mr. Hill died before all the hearings were completed, the annulment should tell us about friend and family officiants.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There are several ways to handle the fact that the people conducting your wedding are not legally recognized in NC to solemnize marriage. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u>Option 1</u>: Hire a legally ordained officiant to come to your wedding and make the pronouncement of marriage at the end of the ceremony and handle the signing of the marriage license. Or, that officiant could “co-officiate” your ceremony with your family member. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u>Option 2</u>: Hire a legally ordained officiant to do a “signing” of the license before or after your ceremony on the wedding day with the two of you and your two witnesses so that the date is the same as your ceremony. No ceremony, just the pronouncement of marriage. Or do a signing on another day prior to the wedding—but the dates would not match up. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u>Option 3</u>: Go to a county courthouse and get married by a magistrate (county appointed judge) there. You may have to make an appointment. Magistrates marry couples in the courtroom on weekdays during working hours. On weekends some county magistrates will officiate your wedding at a detention center/jail. You can only bring your two witnesses. $50.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT, serif; font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 1.2em; max-width: 100%;"><br /></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-27437422780876893932022-08-03T18:52:00.003-04:002022-08-30T11:35:31.722-04:00Social Security Field Offices Open! Good News for Couples Changing Their Names! <p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">To change your name after marriage, you will need to request and pay for a few Certificates of Marriage from the county Register of Deeds that issued your marriage license. They are $10 each. Some counties allow ordering online but others you must request by mail or go in person. I recommend you get 3 or 4. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">To change your name on legal documents, you must start first with the Social Security name change and get a replacement card with your new name on it. DMV and SSA share the same name system so once you have changed your name at SSA, you can go to DMV and get a new license with your new name on it. For Passport you can go ahead and get started on that as soon as you get your marriage certificate. Any changes on licenses that are required for your work, go ahead and send a Certificate of Marriage to the licensing board. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">The good news as of June 2022, the Social Security field offices are open again. So you can walk your marriage certificate in in-person and get your name changed that day without going through the download and mail in process that was in effect during COVID. They will not keep the certificate of marriage but need to see it then hand it back to you. (Of course, you can still do the online process if you prefer. *See instructions below.) SSA hours are 9 to 4 weekdays. There are 2 lines and you should get in the one without an appointment. (The guard in Wake County told me that a rep will come get those of you there to change your name on your card so you don’t have to wait so long and if you get there by 3:30, you will be out of there by 4:00.) The Raleigh Social Security office has recently moved from Old Wake Forest Road to 3315 Poole Road. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">To change your name on your passport follow these guidelines: <a href="https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/passport-name-change.html" style="color: #954f72; text-decoration: underline;">https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/passport-name-change.html</a> You will send in an original Certificate of Marriage with your application, new photo if required, current passport, check for fee. It takes 6 to 8 weeks unless you pay to expedite it. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Once you have started the name change process, you must follow through because if you travel by plane or cruise, all your ID must match. If you are going on a honeymoon right after your wedding, make sure all reservations are in your maiden/current name because you will not have time to complete the name change process until after you return home. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Still an option: <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">*Changing your name Online/and mail in instructions for Social Security: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Download form SS-5 from SSA.gov website. <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf" style="color: #954f72; text-decoration: underline;">https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Fill it out. Item 1, line 1 should be the new name you want to be on your new SS card. Line 2 shows your former/maiden name, line 3 for any other names you have used. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Not necessary to fill out Items 9 and 10, the information about your mother and father. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Don’t forget to sign it! (Make a photocopy for your records)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Supporting documents: It would be a good idea to photocopy your driver’s license or birth certificate as an additional identifying document but not absolutely necessary since the marriage certificate has a lot of information on it and has always been sufficient in the past. Mail the completed SS-5, an original Certificate of Marriage (photocopy not acceptable), any other ID you are submitting, in Wake County mail to: 3315 Poole Road, Raleigh NC 27610.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It may take anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks to get your new card. 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</style><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-15074682864166851282020-08-11T15:22:00.001-04:002020-08-11T15:24:19.094-04:00NAME CHANGE PROCESS CHANGES DUE TO COVID<p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;">All Social Security offices are now closed and services are being handled online and by mail. Below is a summary of the new process to change your name after marriage. If both spouses wish to change their names, they must each follow this process individually. Hyphenating last names requires that you go through this process. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">To change your name after marriage, you will need to get a few Certificates of Marriage from the County Register of Deeds that issued your marriage license. They are $10 each. Some counties allow ordering online but others you must request by mail or go in person. I recommend you get 3 or 4. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">To change your name on legal documents, you must start first with the Social Security name change and get a replacement card with your new name on it. Only after you have received your new card can you then go to DMV and get your name changed on your license because DMV and SSA share the same name system. For Passport you can go ahead and get started on that after mailing your application to SS. Any changes on licenses that are required for your work, go ahead and send a Certificate of Marriage to the licensing board. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Until further notice, all the Social Security offices are closed<sub> </sub>and all the name changes are done by mail. Here is the procedure to change your name on SS card:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Download form SS-5 from SSA.gov website. <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf" style="color: #954f72; text-decoration: underline;">https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Fill it out. Item 1, line 1 should be the new name you want to be on your new SS card. Line 2 shows your former/maiden name, line 3 for any other names you have used. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Not necessary to fill out Items 9 and 10, the information about your mother and father. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Don’t forget to sign it! (Make a photocopy for your records)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Supporting documents: It would be a good idea to photocopy your driver’s license or birth certificate as an additional identifying document but not absolutely necessary since the marriage certificate has a lot of information on it and has always been sufficient in the past. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Mail the completed SS-5, an original Certificate of Marriage (photocopy not acceptable), any other ID you are submitting, in Wake County mail to: 4701 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh NC 27609.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->It may take anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks to get your new card. They will return your original Certificate of Marriage<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->When you get your new SS card, you can go to DMV and change your name on your driver’s license. Take an original Certificate of Marriage with you. They are paperless and won’t keep it but they have to see it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">To change your name on your passport follow these guidelines: <a href="https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/passport-name-change.html" style="color: #954f72; text-decoration: underline;">https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/passport-name-change.html</a> You will send in an original Certificate of Marriage with your application, new photo if required, current passport, check for fee. It takes 6 to 8 weeks unless you pay to expedite it. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Once you have started the name change process, you must follow through because if you travel by plane or cruise, all your ID must match. 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</style></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-77940283954587753732020-05-14T11:44:00.000-04:002020-05-14T11:44:25.061-04:00Brooke and Jake's Leap Year Wedding at The Bridge Club!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Brooke and Jake are such a fun-loving couple and they made sure their wedding reflected that. I loved working with them to make their ceremony a reflection of their personalities, their beliefs, love and commitment. Their wedding date was February 29, 2020, that rare leap year date that only comes around every 4 years. They chose <a href="http://ac-restaurants.com/bridge-club" target="_blank">the Bridge Club</a> in downtown Raleigh for their venue.<br />
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When I arrived I went upstairs to find the bride and groom, parents and wedding party. </div>
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The long tables were all set and ready for the reception to follow cocktail hour. </div>
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Little framed notations about locations and events in their journey together were placed along the place settings. </div>
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Back downstairs to the ceremony and cocktail hour area to get my witnesses to sign the marriage license and do a sound check with the DJ--Mike Steffan with <a href="http://highimpactentertainment.com/" target="_blank">High Impact Entertainment</a>--before the guests were seated. This is a photo of the quiz and advice cards for the entertainment of the guests and feedback to the couple. Fun!<br />
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Our photographer--Kelley Deal, <a href="http://kelleydealphotography.com/" target="_blank">Kelley Deal Photography</a>--was busy getting her settings right and scoping the area for good angles. Thanks to Kelley for sharing her photos with me which are designated in this blog. Other photos were taken with my iPhone 8+ by my sweet husband, Dave.<br />
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The "altar" area was a copper arbor by the couple who did their own florals. </div>
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When the guests were all seated, the time was right and the wedding party and parents lined up, I entered first and made the unplugged announcement asking the guests to put away their phones and cameras. Then the processional of the parents and wedding party began.<br />
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When everyone but the bride was in place, I invited the guests to stand in honor of the bride. </div>
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The bride and her father made their way down the aisle. </div>
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Brooke's father answered my question and placed her hand in Jake's and everyone was seated. </div>
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The ceremony opened with a warm welcome to everyone who had come from near and far for this wedding. </div>
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(Photo courtesy of Kelly Deal)</div>
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Next came an opening prayer. </div>
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Then I stepped out to address their parents in a surprise tribute to their love and support of our couple. </div>
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Then the really fun part of the ceremony was telling the story of how Brooke and Jake met and their journey to their wedding day. <span style="text-align: center;">(Photo courtesy of Kelley Deal)</span><br />
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They each answered questionnaires for me so the story reflected both points of view of what attracted them to each other and how they felt.<br />
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Brooke and Jake supplied me with great information to work with to create a very amusing story! </div>
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There was lots and lots of laughter during the story and especially about the proposal that Jake planned and how it played out. <span style="text-align: center;">(Photo courtesy of Kelley Deal)</span><br />
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Then Brooke got to hear what Jake told me he loves about her and what he is looking forward to in marriage. Then Jake got to hear what Brooke told me about her love for him. </div>
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Jake was having so much fun, he was sweating. I took my hankie and reached up to wipe his forehead.</div>
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At this point I said "Getting married is hard work, isn't it, Jake?" Laughter! </div>
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Then it was time for them to exchange their vows and rings. We included the Celtic tradition of handfasting as I bound their hands together with a handfasting cord. </div>
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After wrapping the cord around their hands, a blessing of their hands followed.</div>
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They read their vows to each other from my book while their hands were bound.</div>
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Brooke says her vows to Jake.</div>
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I removed the cord which was symbolically replaced by their rings. </div>
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A closing blessing then I pronounced them married and invited them to share their first kiss as husband and wife.<br />
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Finally happily married! </div>
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The "after-kiss" moment when the reality sinks in that they are married!</div>
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The maid of honor handed the bride her bouquet and I presented the newlyweds to their guests!</div>
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And out they go into the next chapter of their lives together--marriage! </div>
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Brooke and Jake! What a great wedding! I loved working with you two and your wonderful sense of humor. You are so great together and I am honored you chose me to join you in marriage. Blessings to you now and always! I also thank you for the wonderful review you gave me on Weddingwire:<br />
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Reverend Kayelily Middleton was the officiant for our leap day 2020 wedding, and we could not recommend her more highly. She listened to all of our concerns and then helped us design a customized ceremony for our wedding that shared our story with our loved ones. We have gotten so many compliments about the ceremony, including how entertaining Kayelily was, and how she must be an old family friend because it seemed like she’s known us for years. She is amazing at her job, probably because she has married thousands of couples! She guided us through the logistics of getting the marriage license, knew exactly what to do in the rehearsal, and will help design a ceremony just for you.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-56447880466041682772020-04-30T21:52:00.000-04:002020-04-30T21:53:42.313-04:00Leigh and Jared Get Married at the Doris Duke Center at Duke Gardens! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Leigh and Jared were so fabulous to work with and so dedicated to each other. They knew exactly what they wanted for their wedding and together we made it happen. Their wedding was at the <a href="https://gardens.duke.edu/about/doris-duke-center-gardens" target="_blank">Doris Duke Visitor Center</a> on December 28th, 2019. I met with them on June 28th to begin working on the ceremony. Jared came from New Jersey and Leigh from Winston-Salem to meet with me. </div>
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December 28th turned out to be a very nice day. Balmy and bright. When Dave and I arrived, the chairs were in position and the arbor by <a href="https://bowerbirdflowers.com/weddingscelebrations" target="_blank">Bowerbird Flowers</a> was ready. There was a tent with clear walls over the outer half of the terrace.<br />
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After getting the witnesses signatures on the license, I sat down to review the ceremony script. </div>
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The arbor framing the "altar" was on the walk to the amphitheater and White Garden. It was too risky to plan for an outdoor wedding in December, but as it turned out, it would have been possible.<br />
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Ronnie was our DJ from <a href="https://www.thepros.com/landing?landingpage=photo3&ld=5651&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7qn1BRDqARIsAKMbHDY1IJbpOhdPp0Za1EBR9l0e9QTCJ1llFRoAzpdokNxCyGdpxTrlKCkaAu6PEALw_wcB" target="_blank">The Pros</a>. His assistant is there to help too. </div>
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Inside the Center the tables are all set for the reception. The <a href="http://www.thecateringcompanych.com/" target="_blank">Catering Company of Chapel Hill </a>catered.</div>
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Many guests have arrived and they are at the other end where the bar was serving drinks. </div>
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Happily, Leigh and Jared hired Emily Thomas with <a href="https://emilykatherineevents.com/" target="_blank">Emily Katherine Events</a> as their wedding coordinator at my suggestion. Neither of them lived locally so it was good to have Emily be the local go-to person.<br />
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The DJ announced that it was time to for the guests to take their seats for the ceremony. </div>
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After the seating of the parents, on cue, Jared and our groomsmen and I processed in from the side door. </div>
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The groomsmen are Alex and Derek (Jared's sons).</div>
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Lauren and Cameron (Leigh's daughters) processed in side by side. </div>
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Leigh was escorted in by her father Hank and son Ryan who stopped at the first row where the parents were standing. After the music faded I said: "<i>I ask you, their parents and their children, will you bless Leigh and Jared in their marriage? Will you celebrate them in their times of joy, and support them and their marriage in times of hardship?" </i>Of course they all answered<i> "We will." </i></div>
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Leigh handed off her bouquet, she and Jared faced each other and so the ceremony began. </div>
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First there was a welcome to all who were there. Then a prayer. </div>
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Then I stepped forth and addressed their parents and paid tribute to them for their love and support of Leigh and Jared. I then addressed their siblings thanking them for their love and support too.<br />
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The next part of the ceremony was to recognize the couple's children and tell them how important they are in this marriage we celebrate today.<br />
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And then it was time to tell the story of Leigh and Jared and their journey to this wedding day! My favorite part!<br />
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Leigh and Jared met at Duke University when they were both freshmen there in 1987. They were smitten with each other and dated for about 3 years and then parted ways for some reason neither of them can now remember. They lived their separate lives, developed their careers and raised their families for the next 20 or so years. As fate would have it, they eventually found themselves single after all these years and the memories of their earlier love of each other flooded back. They got in touch and decided to get re-acquainted by phone and email. It was almost a year before they saw each other and it looked worthwhile to continue this long distance relationship to see what might happen. And despite nearly universal skepticism that this relationship would survive, they are pleased that they have beat the odds! According to Jared, he's won the lottery! Jared proposed on a trip to Galapagos Island in 2018 with all their kids and everyone celebrated and the wedding planning began. <br />
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Now Leigh gets to hear what Jared told me he in confidence loves about her, why he wants to marry her and what he is looking forward to in marriage.<br />
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Then Jared gets to hear what Leigh told me about him. </div>
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These two have a great sense of humor so t<span style="text-align: center;">here was lots of laughter! </span></div>
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Our guests were having fun hearing all this. Their guests came from all the many areas of their lives past and present including some who were with them in college.<br />
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Then I asked them their vows and they exchanged rings. </div>
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Jared told me after the wedding that he had been a nervous wreck and was trying really hard not to break down into tears. Awww!<br />
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After a closing blessing, I had the great privilege of pronouncing these two married!</div>
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Their first kiss as husband and wife--at long last! Oh happy days! </div>
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Jared and Leigh! So wonderful to work with you and make your ceremony be every thing you dreamed of. I loved your wedding and wish you all the best forever!<br />
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Thank you for these wonderful words about me: <i style="font-family: inherit;">"</i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Jared and I want to thank </i></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Kayelily</i></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i> for an incredible wedding ceremony. We cannot tell you how many people told us how beautiful it was, and many said it was the most special they had ever seen - So personal and lovely... And so well-delivered, with the perfect combination of sentiment and humor. We were laughing through tears. So many thanks for her talents and efforts on our behalf!</i></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"> "</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">First of all, I hope that you and yours are doing well during this dreadful pandemic outbreak and that you are both safe and healthy. I am reaching out to you because yesterday, April 29, 2020, my husband, Jeff Eischen, and I celebrated our 20<sup>th</sup>wedding anniversary. Yes, twenty years ago, you officiated our wedding! This was the beginning of quite a journey for our blended family (both Jeff and I had 7 year old boys), filled with a great many highs and some inevitable lows. However, I am happy to report that we have transcended the test of time so far and have felt deeply grateful for one another and the life we have built. Our boys are now nearly 28 years old and consider themselves brothers. Greg, my son, is a medical resident at Duke hospital, and Christopher, Jeff’s son, is a senior financial consultant with Deloitte in Charlotte. I have attached three photos of our beautiful wedding ceremony in Cary, NC. Also, below I am attaching the social media post that I circulated yesterday:</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21;">Many thought that we should never have married. Yet we still plunged into the madness of a two career blended family with overwhelming naïveté. The struggles and trials of the first four years nearly made us walk away, but we persisted and gradually we got better. Then, in the blink of an eye, 20 years have passed —our two successful boys are all grown up (and still come home for a home cooked meal and a hug now and then), we look ahead to winding down careers, and grapple with the sorrow of aging parents. Undeterred, however, we continue to seek and find new adventures and future challenges together, proving that indeed the true joy in marriage lies in the journey, not the destination. Happy 20th anniversary to *us* Jeff Eischen—full steam ahead </span></i><i style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif;">💕</span></i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #90949c; font-size: 10.5pt;"> — with <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/jweischen__;!!OToaGQ!9d57J2EhYB4WozexTqy_mBumRLlPUug58n_99-_kOllnbHa4qNZjSBP4J73a3IuAYihhm2E$" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: #385898;">Jeff Eischen</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I wanted to share this with you as a heartfelt thank you for being there at the start and for blessing our marriage and our fledgling family that at some level was woefully unprepared for what was to come. I believe that you made a big difference in our success.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">It is moments like this that make my work with couples so rewarding and why I keep on going. I remember Francesca and Jeff's wedding vividly. It was at a private home tucked back in the woods in Cary with a steep incline in the driveway. Marty and I arrived just behind the truck delivering their wedding cake and we held our </span>breaths <span style="font-size: small;">watching<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to see if the cake was going to slide off the truck! Wonder of wonders, it arrived intact. </span></span></div>
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Francesca and Jeff wanted to honor their two boys in the ceremony and this was my first time including a blessing for the children of a blended family in the ceremony. We put together these words and I am still using this blessing as an example for couples 20 years later:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"As part of the family nature of marriage, we recognize Gregory and Christopher and the very important role that they play in this relationship celebrated today. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Christopher and Gregory, Francesca and Jeff want you to know that you are very much part of their relationship and loved and appreciated for your own unique selves. Their marriage will enrich your lives because your interests will always be considered and your needs honored. As a token of their promise to you they have brought special medallions to give to you today to represent their commitment to you. Treasure your medallion as a symbol that you are included in their thoughts and prayers always."</i></span><b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And now those boys are young men finding their way in the world having had effective parenting from their parent and stepparent. </span></div>
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Francesca and Jeff--thank you for remembering me and giving me the honor of joining you in marriage and this tribute 20 years later! You have done all the hard work in the past 20 years making your relationship work and being role models for Christopher and Gregory. Congratulations! Sending love and many many blessings for another 20 plus years together!<br />
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Rebecca and Andy chose December 8, 2019 for their wedding date and invited a lot of guests. When I arrived the table with the Family Unity Sand Ceremony was set up in front of a drape with Christmas decorations. The cake table was also up front. </div>
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"Together we make a Family" is on the shadowbox container that the couple and their children will pour the sand into during the ceremony. </div>
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When I arrive for a wedding, the first thing I do is work with the DJ to get the sound just right for the ceremony. The couple and I have worked hard to create a wonderful heartwarming ceremony and it is important that everyone can hear. Our DJ was Harvey of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DJHarvNation/" target="_blank">DJHarvNation ENT</a>. We were having some issue with the transmitter but we got it to work.<br />
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This lovely cake was baked by <a href="https://www.idocakesnc.com/" target="_blank">I Do Cakes NC</a>. </div>
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I went up to the loft to find my first witness to sign the marriage license. </div>
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The tables were all set for the reception and during the ceremony the overflow crowd went up on the loft.</div>
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Everything is ready for the guests! </div>
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The chairs downstairs started filling in. </div>
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Pam Morgan was our Wedding Director and she kept things organized and flowing on time. </div>
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I entered when it was time to begin and made the unplugged announcement requesting guests to put away their cell phones and cameras and truly be present with Rebecca and Andy. <a href="https://www.photographerraleighnc.com/" target="_blank">Aimee Sue</a>, our professional photographer, is up front with me ready to capture the processional.<br />
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The grandmothers were escorted in first, then the parents. </div>
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The bridesmaids were next. One by one. </div>
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Morgan our maid of honor was the last before the bride. </div>
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I invited the guests to stand for the bride. </div>
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Rebecca was escorted in by her grandfather, Frank! </div>
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He transferred Rebecca's hand into Andy's hand then the guests were seated as the couple turned and faced each other.<br />
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Morgan straightens Rebecca's train as I welcomed everyone followed by an opening prayer. </div>
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Rebecca's children, Madison and Hayden, came forward for the Children's Blessing. Andy reads from my book to them--words telling them how much he loves their mother and them and that he is so happy they become one big family this day. (In this picture you can see the pretty bouquets made by <a href="https://www.flowersbytheneuse.com/" target="_blank">Flowers by the Neuse</a>.) </div>
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After the children's blessing, I had the pleasure of telling the story of Rebecca and Andy. I usually say how destiny causes their paths to cross. Well, Rebecca and Andy's paths crossed twice because the first time the timing was apparently not right. The second time 10 years later, appreciating their good fortune, they were determined to make it work and they were very successful. A very good match for each other.<br />
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At this point they each got to hear what the other had told me they love about each other. So sweet. </div>
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They make their vows to each other. </div>
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Then they exchanged rings. </div>
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Now for the pouring of the sand. Rebecca and Andy pour in half of each of theirs. </div>
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Then Madison and Hayden took turns pouring in all of theirs. </div>
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Rebecca and Andy blended the rest of their sand together as they poured it in. </div>
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A closing blessing for our couple.</div>
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Then the big moment of the pronouncement of marriage. I invited them to celebrate with a kiss!</div>
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Their first kiss as husband and wife! </div>
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Wow! We are married! I signaled Morgan to hand the bouquet to Rebecca then I introduced them to their happy guests!<br />
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Rebecca and Andy! Congratulations! It was a fabulous wedding and I loved joining you in marriage and working with you to create your amazing ceremony. I wish you all the best!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-56037799353468973162020-03-11T20:19:00.000-04:002020-03-11T20:19:17.227-04:00Brooke and Justin's Wonderful Wedding at Highgrove!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The wedding day of December 7th 2019 was sparkling and clear. A little chilly but not bad for December! Happy to be back at <a href="https://highgrove-nc.com/" target="_blank">Highgrove </a>for another great wedding! </div>
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<i>(The photos on this post were taken by my good friend Bob Andron who graciously volunteered to come with me because Dave was off at another gathering. The photos are taken with his iPhone 8+. Thanks so much, Bob! Great job!)</i></div>
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The stunning pergola is ready for the ceremony. <a href="http://Flowers on Broad" target="_blank">Flowers on Broad</a> does such a beautiful job!</div>
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Pretty hanging lanterns with candles inside flanked the table with the sand ceremony components. </div>
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That chandelier is so elegant! </div>
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This is the covered terrace area with bar where the guests congregate after the ceremony before the reception. </div>
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The Garden Ballroom is decked out and ready. Big dance floor!</div>
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The sweetheart table for Brooke and Justin is in front of the fireplace. </div>
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Nearby is the lovely cake by the Highgrove bakery. </div>
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Ready for the ceremony are Nina and her assistant with <a href="https://www.alleventsdjsnc.com/" target="_blank">All Events DJ</a>. I work with them a lot! </div>
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A fairly new addition to the Highgrove estate is this outdoor fireplace. </div>
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It has a clear fiberglass room which protects it from rain and small ceremonies can be here. </div>
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Checking in with Justin before the ceremony. </div>
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Before the ceremony began, our Highgrove director Virginia cued the father of the flower girls to move into position at the bottom of the steps. We learned at the rehearsal that the little girls did not do well descending steps so best to start them on the ground level.<br />
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Then I entered to make the Unplugged Announcement before the processional began. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Justin's grandmother was escorted in. Then Justin escorted his mother, Leeanne, in and joined me up front. (not pictured)</span></div>
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The flower girls are waiting patiently! </div>
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Mother of the bride, Wendy, was escorted in by father of the bride, Don, who circled back for the bride. </div>
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Justin's dad, Wade, was one of his groomsmen and escorted in one of the bridesmaids. </div>
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Sweet ring bearer did his job perfectly! </div>
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And now it's time for the flower girls to make their way down the aisle. The younger one needed some extra encouragement and help from her dad but they made it. Children in the ceremony are often easily intimidated by the guests watching them and may or may not make it down the aisle. This is something that cannot be anticipated at the rehearsal because no guests are there.<br />
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The flower petals are sprinkled and the little girls get to their chairs while the music changes for the entrance of the bride.<br />
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Brooke and her sweet daddy make their entrance while the guests stand in their honor! </div>
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After Brooke was presented, the guests took their seats, and the couple turned and faced each other. I welcomed everyone, and said a prayer.<br />
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Then I stepped out and spoke to the couple's parents in a surprise blessing and tribute to them. </div>
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It was then that we also paid tribute to their son, Jackson, who was born in April of 2019. </div>
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Then it was my pleasure to share with the guests the story of how Justine and Brooke met and their journey to this wonderful wedding day.<br />
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They have a good story and we had some fun laughing at some of the funny moments. </div>
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Then they get to hear what the other told me that they love about each other. </div>
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Time for the vows! They each said "I do" and I called for the rings. </div>
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They exchanged the rings as they said the words to each other after me. </div>
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They pour their containers together and add some for Jackson representing family unity. </div>
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A closing blessing. </div>
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The pronouncement of marriage. </div>
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Their first married kiss! </div>
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Yay! Finally married and so happy!</div>
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Stepping out into the next chapter of their lives together!</div>
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Brooke gives the camera a big smile and Justin is just glad that the ceremony is done and it is time to celebrate! </div>
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Our ring bearer escorts out mother of the groom, Leanne. </div>
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I invited the guests to go up to the terrace and enjoy cocktails before the reception.</div>
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I had asked the grandparents to stay in their seats because the wedding party was coming back to take photos. They told me how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Always happy to hear that. </div>
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Justin and Brooke! It was a wonderful wedding you planned and it went so well. I am so happy for you and wish you all the best!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-52360034819388761072020-03-11T16:30:00.000-04:002020-03-11T16:30:32.973-04:00Allie and Alex's Fabulous Wedding at Highgrove!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Allie and Alex are a great couple. I loved working with them to create the perfect ceremony for them and because they wisely chose to take my Marriage 101 course, I got to know them quite well. </div>
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Their wedding was November 16, 2019 at the beautiful <a href="https://highgrove-nc.com/" target="_blank">Highgrove Estates</a> in Fuquay-Varina. </div>
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Before the guests arrived, their photographers <a href="https://brettjessica.com/" target="_blank">Brett & Jessica</a> out of Wrightsville Beach were busy getting early photos. Here are Allie and her bridesmaids. Brent with <a href="https://www.liveviewstudios.com/" target="_blank">Live View Studios</a> was their videographer also getting these great shots.<br />
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Meanwhile I got hooked into the DJ's sound system and did a sound check. It is so important that the guests can hear all the words of our beautiful ceremony--a work of art and legacy for Allie and Alex. Our DJ today was Brian with <a href="https://www.performancedj.com/" target="_blank">Performance DJ</a>. The musicians for the ceremony were from <a href="http://www.ariosostrings.com/" target="_blank">Arioso Strings.</a> Because of the wind, they were set up inside the ballroom with microphones via the DJ's sound system. I had not seen that done before but it worked very well.<br />
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Virginia, our venue director, and I are discussing logistics. You can see from my dress how strong the wind was blowing. The temperature was a bit chilly but we were grateful for no rain!<br />
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Checked in to see the ballroom. </div>
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The pretty wedding cake by Highgrove's bakery.</div>
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I paid a visit to the bridal suite to see Allie and get the marriage license signed by her witness. It was then that I fell in love with her bridal cape!<br />
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So beautiful! </div>
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When it was time to begin and the guests were all seated and ready for the ceremony to start, Virginia gave me the cue to enter and make the Unplugged Announcement.<br />
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After that, Alex escorted his mother Mona in and then joined me up front. </div>
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Then next to enter were our 7 couples making up the rest of the wedding party. I just love these pretty green dresses. The color scheme was an elegant hunter green, black and white. The bouquets, boutonnieres, reception centerpieces and decor on the pergola were done by <a href="https://flowersonbroadstreet.com/" target="_blank">Flowers on Broad.</a><br />
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So we are all in and waiting for our bride and her parents to enter. </div>
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Here they come! </div>
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Again--that wedding cape is so beautiful instead of a veil. </div>
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Allie handed off her bouquet to her sister Blair, I asked the question and her parents, Sharon and Jeff, responded then took their seats with the guests. </div>
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After the welcome to all we had a blessing and remembered those who could not be with us. </div>
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Then I stepped out from behind the couple and they shifted so they could watch their guests' reactions to the story of how they met and fell in love and their journey to their wedding day.<br />
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At that point the wind really picked up and there were leaves blowing all around us. </div>
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They met in March of 2016 and were smitten. The dating commenced and they soon became inseparable. Alex proposed in May of 2018 and the wedding planning began.<br />
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They had each told me in confidence what they love about each other. And now for the first time, they are hearing what their sweetheart told me.<br />
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It was then time for the vows and rings. They spoke their vows to each other by reading them from my book. As I fetched the rings from the best man something funny happened but I don't remember what!<br />
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Alex placed the ring on Allie's finger saying the words after me. </div>
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Then it was Allie's turn. </div>
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After a closing blessing, I put my hand on theirs and pronounced them husband and wife and invited them to kiss! </div>
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Their first kiss as husband and wife!</div>
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Then I presented the newlyweds to their cheering guests and out they went!</div>
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Allie and Alex! What a great wedding! I loved it and it was so beautiful. I also enjoyed getting to know you as a couple and departing some wisdom about marriage to you. I wish you all the best!</div>
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-52516587357918866612020-02-25T18:18:00.001-05:002020-02-25T18:18:38.831-05:00Lauren and David's Sweet Wedding at All Saints Chapel! <div style="text-align: left;">
Lauren and David were married on November 15th, 2019 at the historic <a href="https://www.allsaints1875.com/" target="_blank">All Saints Chapel</a>. A big thank you to their friend Colleen Winstead of <a href="https://lilyandvinephotoco.com/" target="_blank">Lily & Vine Photography</a> for sharing these photos with me. </div>
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I walked down the aisle first and made the unplugged announcement for all guests to put away their cameras and phones and truly be with David and Lauren during the ceremony without the distraction of technology.<br />
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That was David's cue to enter the altar area from the groom's room to the left. </div>
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Emma and Brian entered next.</div>
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Alison and Garth</div>
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Molly and Cameron</div>
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Kristin, Maid of Honor, and Raul, Best Man</div>
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Nathaniel and Payson brought in the rings.</div>
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Olivia did a great job sprinkling the petals for the bride. </div>
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I invited the guests to stand for the entrance of Lauren and her father, Scott. </div>
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David stepped down to shake Scott's hand then I asked Scott, "Who gives their love and blessings to Lauren as she comes to join in marriage to David?" He answered "I do" and placed Lauren's hand into David's hand.<br />
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Lauren and David stepped up onto the altar and Kristen fluffed the bride's dress and veil. </div>
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We began with a welcome to all then an opening prayer followed by remembrance of those loved ones who could not be with us for this wedding.<br />
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Then I addressed their parents and gave them a tribute from the bride and groom. Always tearful, especially for the mothers!<br />
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Then I began telling our guests that Lauren and David have known each other since they were little kids--growing up in the same town, their families going to the same church, and their siblings being good friends. Because of age and grade differences David and Lauren were never really friends. Little did they know that 17 years later they would be marrying each other.<br />
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They grew up--Lauren moved to Florida for high school, David moved to Raleigh to go to NC State. Then Lauren's older brother moved to Raleigh too. He and David had always been good friends so when Lauren later moved to Raleigh, she was included in her brother's circle of friends which of course included David.<br />
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On a group visit to the NC State Fair, Lauren noticed David was popping up everywhere and they were getting to know each other.<br />
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Later on they got together just the two of them at Lily's Pizza and continued to the Beer Garden and talked for hours and hours and shared their first kiss. It was then that they knew there was something special between them and their love for each other began to blossom.<br />
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Then there was the proposal--a complete surprise to Lauren who answered a joyful YES to David's question although she can't remember his exact words.<br />
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It was all a blur but when David handed her the ring, she said "I think you are supposed to put it on my finger!"</div>
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And so the wedding planning began in earnest. They found me and we began to write this ceremony!</div>
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They next heard for the first time what each other had told me in confidence what they love about each other, why they want to marry and what they are looking forward to in marriage.<br />
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They read their vows to each other from my book then it was time to exchange rings. Raul handed me the rings. </div>
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David placed the ring on Lauren's finger as he said "With this ring, I thee wed."</div>
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Colleen is a leftie so she switched hands and placed the ring on David's finger saying the same. </div>
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After a closing blessing, I pronounced them husband and wife and invited them to kiss!</div>
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Lauren and David!! Congratulations again. It was a fabulous wedding and I know you are enjoying wedded bliss. Thank you for choosing me to join you in marriage. I wish you all the best!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-43110876850695152612020-02-25T17:13:00.000-05:002020-02-25T17:13:43.705-05:00Brenna and Jacob's Wonderful Wedding at Shady Wagon Farm!Brenna and Jacob chose the fabulous <a href="http://www.shadywagonfarm.com/" target="_blank">Shady Wagon Farm</a> for their wedding and the date was November 8, 2019. The day was sunny and sparkling and the temps were a little chilly, but pleasant.<br />
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The gazebo and chairs were in place. <a href="https://www.danielsflorist.com/wedding-flowers" target="_blank">Daniel's Florist</a> had the shepherds hooks lining the aisle with hanging jars of colorful flowers.<br />
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First thing I do when I arrive for a wedding is find the DJ and get the sound hooked up and do a sound check. </div>
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Our DJ was Bill Freeman of <a href="https://www.djbfree.com/" target="_blank">Freeman Productions</a>. Bill does lots of weddings at Shady Wagon and we made a good team. The sound was perfect!<br />
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The couple thoughtfully put out the hand warmers for their guests.</div>
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When the guests had arrived and were seated, it was time to start the ceremony. I walked in first and made the "unplugged" announcement asking the guests to put away their phones and cameras and truly be with Brenna and Jacob without the distraction of technology.<br />
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Jacob escorted his mom Renee in to her chair then joined me up front. </div>
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Mother of the bride, Bethanne, was escorted in by her son, Connor. </div>
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Then all the groomsmen made their entrance and took their places up front. Handsome guys!</div>
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The bridesmaids come in one by one and filled in the front. Above is our Maid of Honor, Meghan.</div>
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Our flower girl Jillian and ring bearer Landon got a ride in the wagon down the aisle!</div>
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After their wagon ride, the kids were retrieved by their parents.</div>
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Brenna and her dad, Scott, had been waiting in the house for the signal to begin their walk to the ceremony. </div>
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What a happy moment! </div>
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As they made their way down to the gazebo bridge, our photographer Amy with <a href="https://www.yourstilllifephotography.com/" target="_blank">Your Still Life Photography</a> was stationed on the bridge and her second shooter, Scott, was covering the aisle.<br />
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At this juncture I asked Scott: "Who gives their love and support to Brenna as she comes to join in marriage to Jacob?" He answered "Her mother and I do" and placed Brenna's hand in Jacob's. Brenna gave dad a little kiss and he carefully skirted around her dress to take his seat with the guests.<br />
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And so Brenna and Jacob turned and faced each other holding hands centered in front to me. If you look closely, you can see Amy on the gazebo getting some amazing shots!<br />
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After a warm welcome to all the guests, a prayer and remembrance of those who were not present, I stepped out from behind the couple to address their parents and give them a sweet blessing from their children. <span style="font-family: inherit;">"And so with this marriage a new branch of the family tree is born and will be strengthened and enriched by the love, traditions and knowledge of their family roots." </span><br />
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Then the storytelling began as I started telling the story of how Brenna and Jacob met. Most couples love adding in some humor here and Brenna and Jacob were no exception!<br />
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Reminiscing about their college years and watching Big Brother together at their dorm. </div>
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Then there were the challenges of being apart while Brenna went to London for school then after graduation to Disney College. The proposal took place on the bridge where they first fell in love and of course Brenna said yes. The next challenge was to find Jacob a job in North Carolina which was accomplished in May of 2018 and the wedding planning hit high gear!<br />
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Next I revealed to each of them what their partner had told me in confidence about what they love about each other, want to marry and what they are looking forward to in marriage.<br />
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Next came the vows--their promises of marriage to each other. </div>
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I called for the rings which had been brought in on Brenna's grandmother's Bible--a family tradition. </div>
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Brenna said the words after me as she placed the ring on Jacob's finger. </div>
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They chose the Anniversary Box for their Unity Ceremony. The box was in the gazebo. </div>
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They had each written loveletters to each other and sealed without sharing. During the ceremony I handed them the letters and asked them to put them in the box to be opened on their first anniversary.<br />
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Now it was time for the closing blessing. </div>
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During the blessing I invited them to turn and gaze at their guests and feel the love surrounding them on this very important day in their lives.<br />
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The pronouncement of marriage--the moment they become legally married to each other.</div>
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Jacob goes in for the kiss as I get out of the way! </div>
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I thought the kiss was a bit too brief for their photographers to get a good picture so I asked them to kiss again.<br />
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Not a problem at all! </div>
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The bride has her bouquet and I introduced them to their guests for the first time as husband and wife and invited them to join me in congratulating them!<br />
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As the guests walked over to the barn for cocktail hour, the geese decided it was time to go for a swim! </div>
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Chatting with Monica, the venue manager and our very capable and experienced director, about how well everything went. We love working together!<br />
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Brenna and Jacob! What a wonderful and beautiful wedding! I loved it and I loved working with you to write our ceremony. Congratulations on your marriage and I wish you all the best forever!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-49120555291097218242020-01-23T10:31:00.001-05:002020-01-23T23:26:38.982-05:00Emilie and Russell Wed at the Old Milburnie Fishing Lodge! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Emilie and Russel decided to have their wedding at the Old Milburnie Fishing Lodge in east Raleigh. They had been to a wedding there and they liked the casual style and beautiful lake setting. I met the couple there one day to take a look and choose the best place and orientation for the ceremony because we actually had the rehearsal at Joyner Park in Wake Forest. </div>
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The wedding date was Sunday November 3rd, 2019. This sign was placed near the start of the aisle. </div>
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A very nice plaque to hang at their home!</div>
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Flowers by Henry was their florist and all the bouquets were lined up and boutonnieres were ready to be pinned on.<br />
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I was happy to help do the pinning! I have many years of experience doing that now! </div>
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The cake and catering was provided by their dear friends and family.</div>
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Emilie pins the boutonnière on her dad's lapel. </div>
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Emilie and Russel had thought of all the details and everything was in place. They provided a sound system into which I plugged my microphone.<br />
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Time to begin the ceremony. The guests have all been asked to take their seats and included many of the couple's grandparents. I entered and asked them to refrain from taking photos during the ceremony. Their photographer, Megan King, would be capturing how the ceremony looked.<br />
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Russel escorted his parents in then joined me up front. </div>
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You can see that it was a beautiful day!</div>
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Emilie's mom was escorted in by her father, Emilie's grandfather. </div>
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The attendants came in as couples then it was time for the bride and her proud father to make their entrance! </div>
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A warm welcome to all followed by a surprise blessing for their parents. </div>
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Then the story of how they met and fell in love! <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Emilie and Russel have known each other since they were teenagers and, in a sense, have grown up together. They are also evidence that school crushes and puppy love can survive and grow into a soft abiding love that lasts for life.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span><br />
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After the story and secret paragraphs about what they love about each other, it was time for the vows.</div>
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They chose to include the Celtic handfasting ceremony with 7 ribbons of different colors and a vow with each one.<br />
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Then the ribbons were removed and replaced symbolically with their rings.</div>
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They make their ring vows. </div>
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Russel places the ring on Emilie's finger.</div>
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Then Emilie places the ring on Russel's finger.</div>
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I happily pronounced them married after a closing blessing. </div>
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Sealed with a kiss! </div>
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Russel and Emilie, your wedding was so sweet and just perfect for the two of you. I loved working with you and co-creating your beautiful ceremony. I wish you the best of everything always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-10025974310412897762020-01-23T09:17:00.002-05:002020-01-23T09:41:10.150-05:00Melissa and Ted Get Married at the Preston-Woodall House! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Melissa and Ted planned their wedding for November 2, 2019 at the historic <a href="http://www.woodallhouse.com/" target="_blank">Preston-Woodall House </a>in Benson. I've been doing weddings there for years. It is spacious, fun and well organized. The house can accommodate the bride and groom for the weekend and they have guest cottages for guests and wedding party. </div>
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This is the Queen Anne pavilion which was fashioned from the original gazebo in the backyard. It is large enough to accommodate a large wedding party and many guests. The beautiful brick walk eliminates grassy bare spots and mud!<br />
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Inside the Cora Lily Ballroom which was added about 12 years ago, the carpet has been replaced with nice vinyl planking which is great for dancing! Melissa and Ted love the colors orange and teal, can't you tell!<br />
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This beautiful wedding cake was provided by <a href="https://capitalcakesnc.com/" target="_blank">Capital Cakes</a>. </div>
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The ballroom spans the depth of the historic house from front to back with a beautiful view of the fountain and landscaping in the back yard. When the weather does not cooperate, the ceremony is usually relocated to the far end of the ballroom where there is plenty of natural light.<br />
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Melissa and Ted chose the Anniversary Box for their unity ceremony. They had this box specially made to hold their letters which will accumulate on every anniversary!<br />
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The guys and I congregate in the ballroom to await the signal that it is time to begin our processional. Meanwhile the bride and her attendants and the parents are in the front of the house from which they will process in.<br />
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Our DJ is Peter who owns <a href="https://www.islandsound.net/" target="_blank">Island Sound DJ </a>and Video. We work together a lot. When I first arrived, I plugged my mic into his body pack and we did a sound check.<br />
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I entered solo and asked the guests to put away their cameras and turn off their phones so they could be with Ted and Melissa for this important time in their lives without the distraction of technology.<br />
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Ted led his guys in around the fountain onto the steps of the pavilion. </div>
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We await the bride's attendants to process in and join us. Love those orange sneakers!</div>
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And the teal sneakers for the bride's side! </div>
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Melissa is escorted in by her parents, Gary and Susan. </div>
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Ted and I stepped down for the transfer of hands. I asked both sets of parents to step forward and asked "Who gives their love and support for the marriage of Melissa and Ted?" and all the parents said "I do" and were seated. </div>
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As soon as Melissa and Ted took their places I launched into their story. I like to take the guests on the journey from the day the couple met to their wedding day. <br />
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They originally met online like many modern couples 6 years ago and their guests had been waiting all these years for their wedding day.<br />
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Everyone enjoyed herring their story and what some of their friends think of their relationship. </div>
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After welcoming everyone we remembered those loved ones no longer with us. Then there was a surprise blessing for their parents. Next came the secret paragraphs about what they love about each other.<br />
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Then it was time for them to make their vows to each other and seal them with their rings. </div>
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They had written their own vows and read them to each other from my book.</div>
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They placed their loveletters in the box then it was time for the closing blessing.</div>
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I joyfully pronounced them husband and wife and invited them to kiss!</div>
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Their first married kiss!</div>
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Got a good photo of the groom's parents recessing out.</div>
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Ted and Melissa! Great wedding. It was truly you! So happy for you and thank you for giving me the honor of joining you in marriage. I know you are so happy to finally be married and enjoying wedded bliss!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-75780881062488623922019-12-02T17:19:00.000-05:002019-12-02T17:19:54.331-05:00Mary and Marek's Beautiful Family Wedding in the White Garden! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Mary and Marek met and fell in love as kids in high school 11 years ago in 2008 and their love has endured--a testament that puppy love and school kid crushes can become true love and last a lifetime. They actually were engaged on Mary's 18th birthday in 2011 beginning an extraordinarily long engagement. It wasn't planned that way but life, college degrees, and careers just kept getting in the way of making wedding plans. But finally they made it a priority and booked the White Garden in the <a href="https://www.ncsu.edu › jcraulstonarboretum" target="_blank">JC Raulston Arboretum </a>for October 10th 2019. Then they met with me in June and we began writing their ceremony together. </div>
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Upon arrival at the arboretum on the wedding day, I noticed a new addition to the garden--a bee hut! How adorable and I know the bees love it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aaronprillaman.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Prillaman </a>was already there when Dave and I arrived. He was all set up and tuning the guitar.</div>
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A tribute to their loved ones who have passed on from this earth but surely were with us in spirit. They were especially missing Mary's mother Beth on this special day.<br />
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When the guests were seated I entered and took my place.</div>
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Marek escorted his parents, Milagros and Marek, in and then joined me up front. </div>
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Mary's father Norm escorted in his beautiful daughter!</div>
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<a href="https://englishgardenraleigh.com/" target="_blank">The English Garden</a> provided the beautiful bouquet. </div>
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Our photographer, Jennifer Outlaw of <a href="https://www.aojophotography.com/" target="_blank">AO&JO Photography</a> captured the presentation of the bride. Aaron Outlaw was videoing the wedding too.</div>
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They turned and faced each other holding both hands as I invited the guests to be seated and welcomed them all to this wonderful, long-awaited wedding!<br />
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A tribute to their wonderful parents was next. </div>
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Then I launched right into their story and how they met. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Marek was rather shy in school and Mary had to make a bold move to get him to ask her out and it worked!</span></div>
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For their engagement, Marek staged an elaborate "follow the clues" kind of game and at then end of which was Marek with ring and question. She answered yes, they cried tears of joy, then celebrated. </div>
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Then I told Mary what Marek had told me in confidence he loved most about her and what he is looking forward to in marriage.<br />
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Then Marek got to hear for the first time what Mary told me about her love for him.</div>
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They had each written vows and kept them secret from each other. Marek reads his to Mary from my book here. Beautiful words for a beautiful woman.<br />
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With a little humor too! </div>
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Then it was Mary's turn to read her vows to Marek.</div>
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The exchange of rings was next.</div>
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Mary places the ring on Marek's finger as she says words to him after me. </div>
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They chose to have the Anniversary Box as their unity ceremony. It was inside the gazebo on my little table and I stepped back into the gazebo as they entered and placed their unshared loveletters to each other to be opened on their first anniversary.<br />
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Back to the steps for the closing blessing.</div>
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I placed my hand on theirs and pronounced them married and invited them to kiss!</div>
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The first kiss was too brief so I got them to kiss again so Jennifer could get a good picture!</div>
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I invited their guests to stand and join me in congratulating Mary and Marek, now wife and husband!</div>
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Mary and Marek! What a wonderful couple you are. I am honored to have joined you in marriage. Thank you for giving me that honor. I wish you the best always!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-17624223866801872852019-11-23T12:43:00.000-05:002019-11-23T12:43:17.754-05:00Christine and Kevin Wed at the NC State Park Alumni Center! I loved working with Christine and Kevin! They've known each other almost all their lives but their romance didn't spark until Kevin's 25th birthday in 2015! He proposed in 2018 and they planned a beautiful wedding for October 27th 2019 at the <a href="https://parkcenter.ncsu.edu/weddings-park-alumni-center/" target="_blank">NC State Park Alumni Center</a> with the help of their wedding planner and director, Caroline with <a href="http://carolineruthdesign.com/" target="_blank">Caroline Ruth Design</a>.<br />
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The original forecast for the day was rain and it did rain that morning but by 3:30, the clouds had cleared. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Inside in the foyer, the guests were arriving.</span></div>
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For their guest "book," they asked their guests to sign this wooden sign. </div>
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Inside the ballroom, this lovely cake by <a href="https://ashleycakes.com/" target="_blank">Ashley Cakes</a> was all set up and ready to be cut! </div>
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A view of the ballroom from the upstairs balcony. (This was our Plan B if it rained,)</div>
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Meanwhile Christine and her bridesmaids are dressed, make-up and hair done, and popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate.<br />
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Evan with <a href="https://www.islandsound.net/" target="_blank">Island Sound</a> was in charge of providing my sound for the ceremony. It was perfect! What's the point of writing a beautiful one of a kind ceremony if the guests cannot enjoy it?<br />
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Caroline did a fantastic job being in charge of this wedding and all the behind the scenes details. I've never had the pleasure of working with her before this wedding and look forward to many more weddings together! <a href="https://nietophotography.com/" target="_blank">Chris Nieto</a> and his team were their photographers.<br />
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<a href="https://www.northraleighfloristinc.com/" target="_blank">North Raleigh Florists</a> provided the birch arbor decked with florals. The table in the background holds their Anniversary Box for the unity ceremony.<br />
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The Anniversary Box holding a bottle of wine into which they will place their handwritten, sealed without sharing love letters. On their first anniversary, they will open the box, pour each other a glass of wine and read their letters from each other. Recall their wedding day and the year that has passed by. Then write each other another love letter, seal without sharing, place the old and new letters and a new bottle of wine back in the box and repeat on every anniversary creating a legacy of love for themselves and future generations.<br />
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Victoria Pedroza, violinist, and her friend the cellist provided beautiful music for the ceremony processional and recessional.<br />
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There are many sculptures of wolves around the alumni center! Go Wolfpack! My father and sister are NC State grads.<br />
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I entered first and asked the guests to put away their phones and cameras and be with Christine and Kevin in their hearts as they join their lives in marriage.<br />
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Then the parents were seated followed by Kevin and his guys. </div>
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Christine's attendants were next. She mixed it up with men and women. A popular trend these days. </div>
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Linda and Ryan</div>
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Our flower girl and ring bearer entered next and made their way down the aisle. </div>
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The kids sat on the front row and then it was time for the guests to stand for the entrance of the bride!</div>
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Christine and her dad, Bobby, entered from the front of the center around the sidewalk. </div>
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Happy day! </div>
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After the presentation of the bride we had a prayer and remembered those no longer with us, especially Christine's mother, Nancy. But she was with us in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her.<br />
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A tribute to their parents came next. </div>
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Following that I began telling the story of how they met and fell in love. There were quite a few funny moments and we enjoyed laughing together.<br />
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Time to reveal what they had each told me in confidence they love about each other. </div>
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They made their vows then exchanged rings while reading their ring vows from my book. </div>
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Christine's turn! </div>
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The anniversary box and closing blessing followed. </div>
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I love making the pronouncement of marriage and inviting them to kiss! </div>
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They love it as the guests applauded! </div>
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Yay! It is done! </div>
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Bobby and Luann, stepmother of the bride, exit. </div>
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Then Kevin's parents, Diane and Steven. </div>
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The children and their adult in charge exit! </div>
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Christine and Kevin, what a beautiful wedding! I loved it and I loved working with and getting to know you. You are a great match and I wish you all the best!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-78902121007202904472019-11-23T08:22:00.001-05:002019-11-23T08:22:53.992-05:00Laura and Charlie's Spectacular Autumn Wedding at the Barn at Valhalla! Laura and Charlie and I met in June 2019 to plan their wedding ceremony which took place on October 26th, 2019 at the <a href="http://www.valhallabarn.com/tour-the-barn" target="_blank">Barn at Valhalla</a> in Chapel Hill. They specifically asked for a non-traditional secular ceremony and so that is what we created together.<br />
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The wedding day was beautiful and the barn was ready. A tent had been erected for the reception dinner. </div>
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Their wedding date was just a few days before Halloween so they took advantage of that theme in many clever ways. </div>
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This golden skeletal hand guarded the cards placed inside the box. Next to it are their wedding programs. </div>
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Dave snapped this photo of Charlie's pretty mother, Carolyn, before the ceremony. </div>
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A few photos and Halloween props on the table! </div>
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In place of a guest book, they asked their guests to write notes and their names on the blocks so that whenever they play this game they can fondly remember them.<br />
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The deck and fireplace are located in the wooded area between the barn and the house the original owner built. The deck has been expanded to accommodate more guests. <a href="http://www.theweddingwoman.org/" target="_blank">The Wedding Woman</a> furnished the florals for the wedding. Note the pretty autumn spray on the top of the fireplace mantel.<br />
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Lanterns, candles, some pampas grass plumes, and greenery decorate the ceremony area in front of the fireplace. </div>
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Add some mums!</div>
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They included the Anniversary Box unity ceremony in the wedding. The box with a bottle of wine was placed on the fireplace hearth at the ceremony site for them to put their sealed and unshared love letters into during the ceremony, then shared on their first anniversary.</div>
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Our DJ, Brian with <a href="https://www.mcsoundproductions.com/" target="_blank">McSound Productions </a>was all set up to play the music for the processional and recessional with a set up also for cocktail hour on the deck and dancing in the barn later. I officiated his wedding too several years ago. Always enjoy working weddings with Brian.<br />
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Emily with <a href="https://www.emilyizak.com/" target="_blank">Events by Emily</a> was our planner and director. Before the ceremony she lit all the candles. </div>
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<a href="https://kivusandcamera.com/" target="_blank">Kivus and Camera</a>, the professional photographers, staged the First Look for our couple. Always a special moment and photo op! <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(photo courtesy Kivus and Camera)</span></i><br />
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Just look at that gorgeous bride, the happy groom and the stunning bouquet!</div>
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Inside the house from which the wedding party will process, enjoying some laughs with some of their "wedding people."</div>
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The guests are taking their seats and John, one of the photographers, was making sure they filled in the chairs up front and along the aisle. Pictures of a wedding with lots of empty chairs look like folks didn't show up for the wedding! By the time we started, after a few late-comers arrived in costume (optional choice of dress), the chairs were all filled. Full House!<br />
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A quick photo of Emily and me. Thank you for everything you did, Emily, it was a great wedding!</div>
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After the grandmothers and wedding party took their places, Charlie and his parents, Terry and Carolyn, entered. They were seated and Charlie stepped up beside me to await his bride!<br />
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Laura and her parents, Russell and Rebecca, floated down the aisle as the guests stood in their honor. </div>
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Charlie is watching them approach as a few tears leaked from his eyes!</div>
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After welcoming their guests, remembering those who could not be with us, then paying tribute to their parents and grandmothers, Marilyn and Doris, we enjoyed hearing the story of how Laura and Charlie met and fell in love spanning 9 years. They knew each other as acquaintances in high school but became friends when they were both students at Appalachian State. It was not long before their friendship blossomed into romance and they have been together ever since.<br />
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After the proposal story, I moved back to my spot behind the couple and revealed their secret paragraphs--each one had told me in confidence what they love about their partner and what they are looking forward to in marriage. They did not know what the other told me until the ceremony. A tender moment that usually evokes a few tears.<br />
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They wrote their vows to each other and read them to each other from my book where the words were printed facing them. Then they exchanged rings.<br />
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After they placed their loveletters in the Anniversary Box, we had a closing blessing then the pronouncement of marriage in which I declared them husband and wife, equal partners joined in marriage. The KISS came next!<br />
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The guests cheered as I introduced the newlywed couple to them and invited them to stand and join me in congratulating them!<br />
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Charlie and Laura! What a great wedding! Thank you for choosing me to join you in marriage. It was a pleasure working with you to create the ceremony you dreamed of. I wish you the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-25693185603657314022019-11-22T22:05:00.001-05:002019-11-22T22:05:11.289-05:00Alanna and Chris' Fabulous Wedding at The Sutherland! Alanna and Chris' wedding took place on October 20th, 2019 at the lovely historic <a href="https://www.thesutherland.com/" target="_blank">The Sutherland</a> in Wake Forest. It was a beautiful day for a wedding. Donna with the venue was our wonderful director.<br />
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The pavilion is all set for the reception. <a href="https://rockytopcatering.com/" target="_blank">Rocky Top Catering</a> was in charge of providing their delicious food for all the guests. I know the reception was great and I heard the next week from their photographer at another wedding he was shooting that Chris injured his knee during the reception ):<br />
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I placed the keepsake certificate of marriage into their card holder inside a vintage wagon ready to receive the gifts and envelopes from the guests.<br />
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In the Settler's Cabin, Chris and his guys were hanging out before the ceremony. They all had their ties tied in the celtic knot--something I had never seen before.<br />
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When it was time to begin, I entered first and made the unplugged announcement and then Chris and the groomsmen entered and joined me.<br />
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The bridesmaids were next and the Maid of Honor Rachel was the last to enter before the bride. </div>
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And now we wait for our beautiful bride and her dad to enter. I invited the guests to stand. </div>
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Alanna and her father Lenny begin the walk down the aisle. </div>
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Rachel helps straighten Alanna's dress and train. Our photographers were <a href="https://nietophotography.com/" target="_blank">Chris Nieto</a> and his team and our videographers were Nathan and his <a href="https://www.raleighweddingvideographer.com/" target="_blank">Oak City Films </a>crew. Our DJ was Randy Bennett with <a href="https://www.bunndjcompany.com/" target="_blank">Bunn DJ Company</a> <a href="http://purplepoppyflorist.com/" target="_blank">The Purple Poppy</a> was their florist.<br />
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And so we are all in place, the guests are seated and the ceremony begins. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I began by welcoming all their guests with "Cead mile failte"--one hundred thousand welcomes in Gaelic! </span></div>
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The parents stand to be given tribute by their children. Such a sweet surprise for them. </div>
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Then I had the fun of telling Chris and Alanna's story which spanned 9 years. These two are quite unique individuals and do things in their own way, in their own time--as their guests well knew.</div>
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There was a lot of laughter as their guests heard their story for the first time from both perspectives. </div>
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Next it was the secret paragraphs. Each of them told me in confidence what they loved about their partner. Then that was revealed for the first time at the ceremony.<br />
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The story wrapped up bringing our guests from the day they met to the wedding day. </div>
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I asked them to them make their promises of marriage to each other. They had each written vows that were secret from the other. The words were printed in my book facing the couple.<br />
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Despite the wind blowing his hair in his face, Chris said his vows without once looking at the words!</div>
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Alanna read her vows to Chris from my book, in shock that Chris had memorized his! </div>
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Next the rings. They said their words to each other after me. Chris went first and placed the ring on Alanna's finger.<br />
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Then Alanna. </div>
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They chose to do the Anniversary Box for their unity ceremony. They had each written love letters expressing all he feelings and emotions they were experiencing during this exciting time in their lives and sealed them without sharing.<br />
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During the ceremony they placed the letters in the box to be opened on their first anniversary along with the wine and the letters. Then they are to write another love letter, seal without opening, replace the bottle of wine and place the old and new letters back in the box and repeat on each anniversary creating a legacy of love for the generations to follow.</div>
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A closing blessing followed.</div>
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I placed my hands on theirs and pronounced them married and invited Chris to kiss the bride!</div>
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What fun! </div>
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I introduced them to their guests as husband and wife and the cheering began! </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">We gathered inside while the guests went to the Groom's Terrace for cocktails.</span></div>
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Alanna and Chris! What a fabulous wedding! Despite hurting your knee at the reception, Chris--probably doing some wild dancing--I know you are enjoying wedded bliss. I loved getting to know you and collaborating on your fabulous ceremony! I wish you the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-54957553532532103572019-10-31T23:05:00.000-04:002019-10-31T23:07:10.678-04:00A Wonderful Wedding Day for Emily and Evan!Emily and Evan live in Tennessee and contacted me back in July of 2018 about officiating their wedding on October 5th, 2019 at <a href="https://highgrove-nc.com/" target="_blank">Highgrove Estate</a>. We spoke on the phone and made all the arrangements on line. We did not meet in person until the rehearsal on October 4th.<br />
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The wedding day was beautiful with some threat of rain but it held off. </div>
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Our videographers were Armin and Bernhard with <a href="https://www.happytearsvideo.com/" target="_blank">Happy Tears Video</a>. Bernhard is pictured above talking with our DJ.<br />
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Craig with <a href="http://www.showtimeproductionsdj95.com/" target="_blank">Showtime Productions</a> was their DJ and I plugged my microphone into his system for the ceremony. Sound was great!<br />
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Before the ceremony I sit down in the dining room and review the ceremony script. </div>
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After our photographer, <a href="http://www.justinrobinsonphotography.com/" target="_blank">Justin Robinson</a>, had finished with photos of the groom and groomsmen, I got Alex, best man and brother of the groom, to sign the marriage license for me.<br />
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Our handsome ushers were seating the guests as the time to begin drew near. </div>
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Instead of doing the Anniversary Box during the ceremony, Evan and Emily had wine boxes made for their first, fifth and tenth anniversaries and had their friends sign them as their guest book.<br />
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Looks like the guests are all seated and it is time to begin.</div>
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I made my way down the steps and made the unplugged announcement before the processional began. </div>
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Evan escorted his mother, Kristin, in followed by his dad, Mike. </div>
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Then the mother of the bride, Cynthia, followed by the wedding party. And we await the bride! </div>
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Patrick, father of the bride, escorted his beautiful daughter, Emily, down the aisle to be married.</div>
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I invited all the guests to stand in honor of the bride. </div>
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Grace, our maid of honor, fluffed the bride's train as the couple turned to face each other. </div>
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Welcome to everyone who has traveled from near and far for this wonderful occasion! </div>
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Then I stepped forward to address their parents in a surprise blessing for them. Such a sweet moment!</div>
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Then I got to tell the entertaining story of how Emily and Evan met. They met at NC State back in 2015 when they were both students there. The attraction was there from the beginning.<br />
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They began dating right away but soon afterwards, Evan left for Tennessee for an internship. </div>
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They decided to give long-distance dating a try and spent many hours traversing I-40 between Raleigh and Knoxville.<br />
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It was not long before they professed their love for each other, then Evan came back to Raleigh to finish up his degree and the relationship shifted from seeing each other occasionally to every day!<br />
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Evan proposed on a cruise on spring break of their senior year and Emily accepted but it also meant a move to Knoxville where Evan had accepted a job. Emily shifted her career goals and they moved to Tennessee and planned this wedding from there.<br />
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Emily is hearing for the first time what Evan told me in confidence he loves about her and what he is looking forward to in marriage.<br />
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Evan is now hearing what Emily told me about what she loves about him and what she is looking forward to in marriage.<br />
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They declared their intent to be married.</div>
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Then it was time to exchange rings as Evan places the ring on Emilys finger and reads the vows from my book. </div>
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Emily makes her vows to Evan and places the ring on his finger. </div>
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A closing blessing was next. </div>
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I placed my hand on theirs and made the pronouncement of marriage and invited them to kiss! </div>
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Grace handed Emily her bouquet and I introduced them to their guests as husband and wife!</div>
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Sometimes the groom has to hold the bouquet for the bride to lift her dress to get up the steps! </div>
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One more kiss! </div>
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Bride's parents exit after the wedding party leaves then I invite the guests to enjoy cocktails on the terrace. </div>
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<span id="goog_923302093"></span><span id="goog_923302094"></span>Evan and Emily, it was a gorgeous wedding and I hope it fulfilled your dreams of your wedding day. You were a pleasure to work with and I wish you the very best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-46242420421000951252019-10-30T22:03:00.000-04:002019-10-30T22:03:46.198-04:00Lauren and Bryan's Wonderful Wedding at Highgrove!!Lauren and Bryan live in Baltimore. She grew up in North Carolina and her parents live in the Triangle. The couple and I met via Skype in December of 2018 to plan their wedding ceremony that would take place on September 1st, 2019 at the beautiful <a href="https://highgrove-nc.com/the-experience/" target="_blank">Highgrove Estate</a> in Fuquay Varina.<br />
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The pergola is ready with the new chandelier. The florals were provided by <a href="https://flowersonbroadstreet.com/wedding" target="_blank">Flowers on Broad</a>. It is a stunning venue with a view of Lake Laurel in the background.<br />
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On the table at the pergola is the Anniversary Box with a bottle of wine into which the couple will place loveletters to each other to be opened for the first time on their first anniversary.<br />
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For their guest book they had their guests sign a plaque that will be displayed in their home. </div>
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As the guests arrive this sign announces the couple's wedding. </div>
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When the guests were seated, I entered first and asked them to put away their cell phones and cameras and be with Lauren in their hearts during the ceremony without the distraction of technology. <a href="http://aaronprillaman.com/Aaron_Prillaman,_guitarist/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Aaron Prillaman</a> was our classical guitarist for the processional and recessional.<a href="http://wearejocelynandryan.com/" target="_blank"> Jocelyn and Ryan Photography</a> were their professional photographers. <a href="https://www.weddingsbyldf.com/" target="_blank">Weddings by LDF </a>were their videographers. Britnie was our Highgrove director.<br />
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After the parents and the wedding party entered and took their places in the pergola, I invited the guests to stand for the entrance of the bride.<br />
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The father of the bride, Joe, answered my question and placed his daughter's hand into Bryan's then carefully backed up and made sure he did not step on the bride's train as he went to his seat on the front row.<br />
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After the presentation of the bride, I welcomed all the guests--family and friends most dearest to the couple and thanked them for being with us on this special day.<br />
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Then we had an opening prayer.</div>
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Next I stepped out and spoke directly to their parents. It is a surprise tribute to them and usually invokes a few tears!<br />
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Then I began telling the story of how Lauren and Bryan met 5 year ago in Las Vegas while doing an internship with Zappos. I looked over at Bryan and perspiration was dripping down his face. Yes, it was quite hot this Labor Day weekend! I always carry a hankie in my book to remedy that situation so I started mopping his face with my hankie.<br />
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I continued with the story of how they went back to their separate universities but kept their relationship going long distance until Lauren finally moved to Maryland to be with Bryan. </div>
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I handed my hankie to Bryan so he could keep the sweat at bay!</div>
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I wrapped up the story with the proposal in the Dominican Republic.</div>
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I told Lauren what Bryan had told me in confidence what he loves about her and what he looks forward to in marriage.<br />
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Bryan gets to hear what Lauren told me she loves about him and what she is looking forward to in marriage. </div>
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Some words on love and marriage leading into their vows of marriage and the exchange of rings.</div>
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Bryan places the ring on Lauren's finger as he makes his promises of marriage to her. </div>
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Then Lauren makes her vows of marriage to Bryan and places the ring on his fingers. </div>
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They place their love-letters into the box with the wine to be opened on their first anniversary. </div>
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A closing blessing for the couple.</div>
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I pronounced them husband and wife and invited them to share their first kiss as husband and wife!</div>
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I quickly moved out of the way and they sealed their vows with a kiss! </div>
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I presented them to their guests and then they began their journey out of the ceremony and into their new chapter of life--marriage!<br />
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Bryan and Lauren, your wedding was amazing! I loved working with you and creating your very special wedding ceremony and delivering it to your guests as well as joining you in marriage! I wish you the very best forever!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-839026345032015712019-10-29T22:46:00.003-04:002019-10-29T22:46:52.225-04:00McKayla and Omar's Beautiful Wedding!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
McKayla and Omar's wedding was so pretty. All the flowers by <a href="https://embellishedblooms.com/" target="_blank">Embellished Blooms </a>and colors were gorgeous. Of course the setting in the courtyard of T<a href="https://www.theumstead.com/weddings" target="_blank">he Umstead Hotel and Spa</a> is so elegant. The perfect place for a beautiful wedding. The date was August 30th, 2019 at 5:30 PM.</div>
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This sign greeted our guests along with bottles of cool water for a hot August day.</div>
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I post this photo to show you the shadow line. The courtyard is on the east side of the hotel and as the sun sets on the west side, the shadow grows so that by the time the ceremony starts, the ceremony area will be in the shade.<br />
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My sweet husband, Dave, was unable to come with me to take photos of this wedding so I brought along my daughter's sweetheart, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jaryd.kusnic" target="_blank">Johnny Kusnic</a>, who was happy to go with me and take pictures with my iPhone. He did a really good job too. Thanks, Johnny!<br />
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<a href="https://trianglestringquartet.com/" target="_blank">Triangle String Quartet </a>was tuning up to play for the wedding. A superior set of musicians! </div>
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This arbor is beautiful and the knock-out roses behind it are in full bloom. </div>
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Close-ups of the florals.</div>
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Flowers on the chairs and rose petals flanked the aisle. </div>
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The pretty fountain in the lake behind the courtyard is a stunning backdrop. </div>
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As you can see the shadow line has made it up beyond the chairs on the front row. </div>
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The professional photographers for this wedding were with <a href="https://movingmountainsphotography.com/" target="_blank">Moving Mountains Studios</a>. They did still and video. </div>
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And now the guests are taking their seats and the ceremony area is completely in shade. </div>
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Megan Gillikin with <a href="https://asouthernsoiree.com/" target="_blank">A Southern Soiree</a> was our wedding director and cued me when to make my entrance.</div>
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I asked the guests to please put away their cameras and phones and truly be with our bride and groom in their hearts as they joined their lives in marriage.<br />
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Omar and our maid of honor and best man entered and joined me up front. </div>
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Our sweet little flower girls! </div>
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This is Mia, the little daughter of our bride and groom. She is so cute! </div>
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Now the bride starts her walk down the aisle as Megan lifts her train to straighten it. (I officiated Megan's wedding to her hubby Jason back in 2015.) </div>
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What a beautiful bride! Please notice that amazing bouquet which is all white orchids!</div>
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She handed her bouquet to the maid of honor who rearranged the train as the guests were being seated.</div>
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And so we began. The first segment was a welcome to all their friends and families. </div>
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I stepped out to pay tribute to their parents and tell them how much McKayla and Omar appreciate their love and support.<br />
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Then I spoke to Mia telling her how important she was and how much her parents love her. </div>
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Then some words on love and marriage.</div>
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I asked them each a series of questions to which they each replied "I do." </div>
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The best man handed me the rings and McKayla and Omar joined left hands. </div>
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Omar placed the ring on McKayla's finger as he said the words after me. </div>
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Then McKayla did the same. </div>
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A closing blessing followed but the pronouncement of marriage was next. </div>
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I invited them to seal their vows with a kiss! </div>
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Introducing the newlywed couple to their friends and families! </div>
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Their guests stand as they walk out into their new life together! </div>
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McKayla and Omar! What a gorgeous wedding! I am honored to be a part of your big day. I wish you and Mia the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-24084244962155376632019-10-29T21:53:00.000-04:002019-10-29T21:53:24.359-04:00Dana and Matt's Fabulous Wedding!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It has been many years since I had a wedding at the <a href="https://www.governorsclubnc.com/event-facilities" target="_blank">Governor's Club</a> in Chapel Hill. It is a very beautiful campus and the day of the wedding, July 6th 2019, was bright and sunny and of course on the rather warm side. </div>
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View of the lake and golf course from the terrace where the wedding ceremony was. </div>
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<a href="https://trebellaweddings.com/" target="_blank">Tre Bella Flowers</a> furnished these urns filled with beautiful floral arrangements. </div>
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Looking from the altar area to the club and terrace, you can see that a nice tent had been erected to provide shade from the sun. I really enjoyed working with Lisa Johnson with the club who was coordinating the ceremony and reception. She had everything under control.<br />
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The view from the back row of chairs. There were between 150 to 200 guests expected. </div>
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This sign greeted guests in the lobby as they arrived for the wedding. </div>
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<a href="https://www.power2partyband.com/" target="_blank">Power 2 Party </a>is the wedding band that would play at the reception. Their keyboardist, Alex, played for the ceremony procession and recession while James hooked my mic into their sound system to amplify my voice. Sound was perfect! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDwHT-Ac1gdqixfBZDiMqlwn3E7lC8fqKn9S4cF0YcvJmIAjrCyIOdDHqCM_ODAyyNGp0xt8_aBwQdRRJ_khedT4_H5gDfnDEfCfc3cNvyqJfUfN1W7w3zkGz8f5UuaWMe47RhvSgww/s1600/Dana+and+Matt+7.6.19+Governor%2527s+Club+-+07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1024" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDwHT-Ac1gdqixfBZDiMqlwn3E7lC8fqKn9S4cF0YcvJmIAjrCyIOdDHqCM_ODAyyNGp0xt8_aBwQdRRJ_khedT4_H5gDfnDEfCfc3cNvyqJfUfN1W7w3zkGz8f5UuaWMe47RhvSgww/s640/Dana+and+Matt+7.6.19+Governor%2527s+Club+-+07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Paying a visit to the groom and groomsmen and getting the witness signature on the marriage license too. </div>
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Watching the guests arrive for the wedding. </div>
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Once the guests were seated, the guys and I went around to a side terrace from which we would enter. </div>
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Here we are waiting for our cue to enter. </div>
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Our youngest guest!</div>
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While the groomsmen and I were taking out places, Matt escorted his mother, Rose, in then joined us. </div>
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Mother of the bride, Debbie, was escorted in by Craig, father of the bride, and he returned to bring in the bride. Time for the bridesmaids to enter!</div>
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Laura entered with her daughter Cori, our flower girl, who then sat with her daddy during the ceremony. </div>
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Then Aly entered, followed by our matron of honor, Kaitlyn, sister of the bride, for whom I officiated her wedding in 2017. (Here is a <a href="https://raleighweddingblog.blogspot.com/2017/11/kaitlyn-and-codys-wonderful-wedding.html" target="_blank">LINK</a> to her wedding.) I invited everyone to stand for the bride and her dad who got to escort another daughter down the aisle! It was so good to see Kaitlyn and their family again! Unfortunately Kaitlyn's husband, Cody, could not be at the wedding due to military service.<br />
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And so the ceremony began with a welcome to all then a prayer. </div>
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I stepped out to tell our guests how Dana and Matt met and fell in love. It was in February 2017 in a bowling alley. It was not a planned meeting and Dana was not prepared to meet her future spouse that night! Funny moments in the story had everyone laughing.<br />
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Telling them what their partner told me in confidence what they love about each other and what they are looking forward to in marriage. Sweet and tender moment for both.<br />
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And a little laughter too! </div>
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Some words on love and marriage and a welcome to the next chapter in their lives!</div>
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They made their vows to each other by answering "I will" to my questions to each of them.</div>
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I called for the rings and invited Matt to place the ring on Dana's finger as he said the words after me. </div>
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Then Dana placed the ring on Matt's finger as she said the words after me. </div>
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A closing blessing before the pronouncement of marriage. </div>
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I placed my hand on theirs and declared that they are husband and wife. </div>
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Their first married kiss! </div>
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Introducing the newlywed couple to their family and friends! </div>
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And out they go! </div>
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Beaming! </div>
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Matt and Dana! What a wonderful wedding. I loved it. It was fun and so sweet. I loved working with you both and know your marriage will be a grand adventure! I wish you the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-78193722762105981172019-10-29T20:09:00.000-04:002019-10-29T20:09:23.532-04:00Ushma and Josh's Interfaith Wedding at The Oaks at Salem!Ushma's heritage is the Hindu faith and Josh's is Christian. They wanted two separate ceremonies but back to back. I've done this many times and so we got to work on the Christian Ceremony which was to follow the Hindu ceremony which was conducted by a Hindu priest.<br />
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Their wedding was June 15th, 2019. It was a bright, sunny and rather hot day. </div>
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They chose the beautiful venue of <a href="https://theoaksatsalem.com/" target="_blank">The Oaks at Salem</a> in Apex. This is a view of the ceremony site across the lake from the reception area.<br />
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When I arrived the Hindu ceremony had been going on for about 40 minutes. It is not uncommon for the guests to move around, get refreshments (they had an ice cream cart), and chat with each other. On this particular day folks were seeking the shade of the big unbrellas!<br />
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The Hindu ceremony was 1 hour and 45 minutes. Then we shifted to the Christian ceremony and the guests sat down as I began with a warm welcome to all. (The bride and groom were very warm in their colorful Hindu wedding clothing and had been standing a lot, so before I began, I asked them if they would like to sit down until we got to the vows. I got a resounding yes!)<br />
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Then we paid sweet tribute to their parents. </div>
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A reading of First Corinthians followed. </div>
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I love telling the story of how my couples met and fell in love and their journey from that day to their wedding day. Ushma and Josh have a good story having met at work in 2014. Slowly their friendship blossomed into love. Then I shared with each of them and our guests what they told me in secret they love about each other and what they are looking forward to in marriage.<br />
<i>(photo courtesy of their professional photographer <a href="https://www.erincostaphoto.com/" target="_blank">Erin Costa</a>. Thanks, Erin!)</i><br />
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Since they had made their vows during the Hindu ceremony, we skipped to the exchange of rings. I asked Aaron, Josh's brother and best man, for the rings and blessed them.<br />
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Josh placed the ring on Ushma's finger as he said the words after me to her. </div>
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Then Ushma encircled Josh's finger with his ring and said the ring vows. </div>
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A closing blessing for the couple.</div>
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I placed my hand on their joined hands and made the pronouncement of marriage and invited them to share their first married kiss!<br />
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Woo hoo! The deed is done and they are finally married! Everyone cheered. </div>
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I introduced them to their guests and invited the guests to go around the lake and enjoy the refreshments and the shade! I know Ushma and Josh were looking forward to getting out of the sun and changing in to cooler clothing!<br />
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After the guests left, our couple headed back the other direction to change clothes for photographs. </div>
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Josh and Ushma! Fantastic wedding! You made it happen! Thank you for choosing me to join you in marriage! I wish you the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-56447674631895966632019-10-19T00:45:00.000-04:002019-10-19T00:55:23.560-04:00Carly and Preston Get Married at her Parents' Home in Youngsville! Carly and Preston have been sweethearts since high school. Their sustaining relationship and enduring love for each other is proof that high school crushes and puppy love can be the real thing!<br />
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Carly and Preston came to see me in October of 2018 to plan their wedding ceremony for September 21st of 2019. The wedding was held at the lovely home of Carly's parents in Youngsville.<br />
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When Dave and I arrived, the clear roofed tent and tables and chairs had been set up and ready for the reception. </div>
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This brick wall was perfect for the motto of the wedding! </div>
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Preston is ready to get married--a little nervous--quite normal, I assured him! </div>
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When we were ready to begin and all the guests in their seats, I entered and asked the guests to please put away their phones and cameras and truly be with Carly and Preston in their hearts without the distraction of technology.<br />
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These beautiful bridesmaids made their entrances after the parents and the groomsmen had joined me up front.<br />
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Preston is overcome when he saw his beautiful bride enter with her father.</div>
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After the transfer of Carly's hand into Preston's, they turned and faced each other as I welcomed all their guests followed by a prayer. </div>
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I stepped out from behind them and addressed their parents in a surprise tribute to them on behalf of their children invoking tears.<br />
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Then I had the pleasure of telling the story of how Carly and Preston met back 9 years ago as sophomores in high school. Preston was the new kid in school and latched onto Carly who enjoyed his attention and company. Like typical teenagers, they spent hours and hours talking on the phone and became inseparable. After high school graduation they went their separate ways to different colleges but the bond was strong and they remained a couple through college. Preston proposed in 2018 but wedding plans were delayed when Carly's graduate studies took her to Hickory, Preston was able to transfer his job there. Finally they are becoming husband and wife this wonderful day. </div>
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They read their vows from my book to each other. </div>
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Then it was time to exchange rings.</div>
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Explaining the symbolism of the rings. </div>
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They each said words after me as they placed their rings on each other's fingers. </div>
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After a closing blessing, pronouncement of marriage and a kiss, they stepped into their new married lives!</div>
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Into the house while I invited their guests to enjoy cocktails around back. </div>
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Carly and Preston! What a beautiful perfect wedding for you! It was gorgeous and I believe your guests loved every minute! I wish you the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687709450498982275.post-55022135898535496612019-10-17T21:12:00.002-04:002019-10-17T21:12:19.380-04:00A Wonderful Wedding for Nastassia and Luke at Caffe Luna! I loved working with Nastassia and Luke! We met last May to begin designing their wedding ceremony which took place on Sunday October 6th 2019 at <a href="http://cafeluna.com/weddings.html" target="_blank">Caffe Luna</a> in downtown Raleigh.<br />
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Nastassia is so beautiful and so ready to be married.......as well she should be! She and Luke met way back in 2008 when they were both undergraduates in college in New York. Their relationship has stood not only the test of time but also long distances that lasted for years while Nas attended medical school, residency and internship and Luke his graduate degrees. Finally they chose North Carolina to settle down in together and make home--and get married at last.<br />
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Meanwhile Cinda, the owner of <a href="http://www.cindascreativecakes.com/" target="_blank">Cinda's Creative Cakes</a>, was on the job putting the finishing touches on her beautiful creation. It is rare when I see her as she has usually been on site and gone by the time I get to the wedding.<br />
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The finished product. Simple and classic! And delicious! </div>
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Taking a quiet moment to review the script before I deliver it! </div>
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<a href="https://www.willisjentertainment.com/" target="_blank">Willis </a>is a frequent DJ at <a href="http://cafeluna.com/weddings.html" target="_blank">Caffe Luna</a> and, as usual, he did a great job providing my amplification and the ceremony music. <a href="https://trebellaweddings.com/" target="_blank">Tre Bella Flowers </a>did the arch up front and the bouquets and boutonnieres.<br />
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After persuading the guests to move forward and fill in chairs up front with <a href="http://www.michellegunton.com › raleigh-durham-wedding-photographer" target="_blank">Michelle Gunton</a>, our wonderful photographer, we are ready to begin the ceremony. (Empty chairs--especially on the aisle--don't look good in the wedding photos. Often venues put out more chairs than the number of guests expected which makes it look like a lot of people did come to the wedding.)<br />
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When it was time to begin, I walked in first--past the empty extra chairs in the back. </div>
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Luke and his parents, Donald and Laurel, enter next.</div>
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Luke joined me up front as his parents took their seats. </div>
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Then the attendants came in as couples. Kareem and Daniela first. </div>
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Todd and Melissa next.</div>
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Adam, best man and brother of the groom, and Shawnett, maid of honor, make their way down the aisle.</div>
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Their friend Jewel, our honorary director, cued Nastassia and her mother, Sharon, to begin their walk down the aisle.<br />
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They sweep past the guests standing in their honor. </div>
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<i>"Sharon, do you bless and support Nastassia as she comes to join in marriage to Luke?" </i>Of course she answered<i> "I do!" </i>and took her seat as the couple turned and faced their guests.<br />
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I stepped out and began telling their guests the story of how they met and fell in love and their journey to their wedding day. It was a sweet story. They were smitten with each other from the very beginning when they were fixed up with each other to go to a party.<br />
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And there were some comical moments also and we all laughed a lot. In fact, their guests laughed in places I was not expecting laughter. Couldn't have been better! Always love that the guests are having a good time and enjoying the ceremony.<br />
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The story flowed into a welcome to everyone and a tribute to their parents. </div>
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They turned and faced each other as I stepped behind them and revealed what each of them had told me in confidence they love about each other. Then they made their vows to each other. When it was time to exchange rings. I asked Adam for the rings. He placed them in my hand and as I looked at Nastassia's ring, I said <i>"This is the tiniest wedding ring I've ever seen!"</i> (NOT in the script!) Everyone laughed including the couple.<br />
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Handing the tiny ring to Luke as Nas wiped away tears of laughter! </div>
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And more laughter as I asked Nas to take the substantially larger ring and place it on Luke's finger! </div>
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I retrieved the hankie from her hand so she could place the ring on Luke's finger while saying the words after me.<br />
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They wrote love-letters to each other and sealed them without sharing. The Anniversary Box was brought forth by Adam's wife, Lisa, and they placed the letters in the box with the bottle of wine and locked it. I invited them to open the box on their first anniversary, pour each other a glass of wine, then read the love-letter from their spouse. Have a conversation about the wedding day and the year that has passed. Then write new love-letters, place in the box with the old letters and a new bottle of wine and repeat on every anniversary.<br />
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A closing blessing for our couple who were going to finally be pronounced married. </div>
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The pronouncement was made and I invited them to kiss!</div>
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Sealed with a kiss! </div>
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That sweet "after kiss" where reality that they are really finally married at last sinks in. </div>
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Introducing them to their cheering guests! Willis starts Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You!"</div>
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And they step into their new married life together! </div>
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Luke and Nastassia! What a wonderful and fun wedding! I loved it and I thank you for choosing me to join you in marriage! I wish you the best always!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raleigh Wedding Blog</div>Raleigh Wedding Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18093299762542615714noreply@blogger.com0