Ana and Chris Marry at Brier Creek Country Club!

Ana and Chris and their two year old daughter, Mia, live in Long Beach, California. They have been together for many years and when they decided it was time to get married, Ana's sister, Heather, who lives at Brier Creek in Raleigh decided that she would put together a very nice wedding for them at the elegant clubhouse on August 15th. I met with Ana and her sister, Heather, in April and made the plans for the ceremony. I could tell that Ana was a bit overwhelmed with planning a wedding in NC from CA, but Heather handled the local details superbly and we had a lovely wedding. Ana and Heather's parents came down from Virginia and Chris' mother came from California for this wonderful occasion.

The first thing I noticed when I arrived for the wedding was this flamingo bride and groom frolicking in the large fountain planter in front of the country club!

The wedding took place in front of the fireplace in the large room off the lobby. I have done several weddings in this banquet room and it is a welcome oasis from the heat and humidity of the day. The ceremony we co-created was simple but elegant and touched everyone's hearts.

They chose to have the sand ceremony to include Mia in the ceremony although she was not physically present. She was with a babysitter downstairs and joined us right after the ceremony! They had brought sand from Marin Stadium, a place they enjoy going to together, sand from Sunset Beach, another fun place they frequent, and sand from Heather's backyard in NC.

The deed is done and now let's have some fun!! Ana and Chris were practically skipping down the aisle after the pronouncement and the kiss.

I sent the guests to the lounge for cocktails while the room was being "turned" for the reception. In the meantime, the newlyweds and close family convened on the deck for photos. Here we are with Miss Mia. Isn't she a doll?

Ana and Chris, the wedding was wonderful and I wish you many years of wedded bliss!

Kristie Taylor of Brier Creek Country Club was with us every step of the way through the wedding. She and her assistant were there to supply our every need. Thank you! Brier Creek is a wonderful wedding venue both indoors and at the lovely Jasmine Court outdoors and the spacious ballroom for receptions.