Duke Gardens is a stunning setting for weddings. The leaves are just beginning to turn. This day, October 10, 2009, it was overcast and rain was right on the edge of us but we persisted and made it without a single raindrop!
Charles and Lauren asked their friend Mandy (in black) to direct their wedding. Since we did not have a rehearsal, I briefed her on the order of things before the ceremony. She got everyone lined up to come in after I cued the musicians to begin the processional music. Here she is ready to send in the father and mother of the bride, Tom and Cathie. Behind her are Stacy, the matron of honor, and our bride, Lauren. They are hidden behind the bushes so Charles cannot see Lauren until she makes her entrance because he, the best man, and I are in the back of the pergola. When the mother of the bride is seated, then the groom, best man and I come forth and down the steps to wait for the bride.
Now it's time for Tom and Lauren to make their grand entrance!
Tom transferred Lauren's hand to Charles at the bottom of the steps and then we all stepped up to the top of the stairs for the ceremony.
Erin and Kevin, friends of the couple, shared a reading of First Corinthians.
I made the pronouncement of marriage. We did not get a shot of the kiss but trust me, it happened!
Charles and Lauren, now married!
Here is their family gathered for the first of the photos.
Don't they look happy?!
Congratulations and best wishes to you, Lauren and Charles!
Arioso Strings provided our lovely music. David Oh plays the cello while Mary Page Block plays violin. Mary Page told me that she had 14 musicians playing weddings next weekend. Way to go! It is always a pleasure to work with Mary Page and her musicians.Our photographer for this wedding was Linda Wallace of Linda Wallace Photography.
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