Tracie and Fred both felt strongly about including his children from a previous marriage in the wedding ceremony. Tracie told me how much she loved Fred's kids. And, I could tell they loved her too. During the ceremony Tracie read a sweet letter to them and presented each of them with a gift. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house! Then later we included a family unity sand pouring ceremony. This is the sand ceremony set up before the wedding began. There is a paper funnel on the table because the opening in the central container is on the small side and easier to pour into with a funnel.
Here are Andrew, Brittany, and Aviva waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Julie, the maid of honor, shared a reading of First Corinthians, and Bill, brother of the groom and best man, handled the rings.
And now for the sand pouring ceremony. While each person was pouring their sand, Tracie's mother, Sharlene, played the guitar and sang "There is Love."
Tracie and Fred poured some of each of their sand in separately first, then together. Then each child poured in his or her sand. It made a lovely layered combination of colors.
The big moment of the pronouncement is here! And then the kiss!
The newlywed couple!
Smile for the camera! Many thanks to my husband, Dave, for standing in for my roadie, Marty, who had out of town company and could not come with me. He was in charge of the camera.Fred and Tracie, I know you will have a wonderful marriage and I wish you all the best!
This is a sweet little cake that fit the size of this wedding perfectly. It is made by Blue Moon Cakes. Our photographers were Michelle Sanderson and Jennifer Vroom of Pure Expressions Photography.
The beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements were by Victorian Seasons in Apex.
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