A Dream Wedding for Pam and Dick at The Matthews House!

Pam and Dick came to see me in early June to officiate their wedding. They told me their sweet story. They both were widowed and after they got their children grown up and their empty-nest lives in order, they met unexpectedly, fell madly in love, and consider each other a miraculous blessing in their lives. And so they wanted to get married. Pam wanted to have the wedding she always dreamed of and set about with great determination making that dream come true with Dick's loving support. Their lovely wedding was Friday October 30, 2009 at The Matthews House in Cary. A great place for a wedding. I love doing weddings there! Somehow Nina, the owner, keeps thinking of more things to make it an even better and more beautiful place to get married!

So, their wedding day finally arrived. Tracy Adams, our wonderful wedding planner, was on hand to wave her magic wand and make everything flow like clockwork. Even the weather cooperated! Ross and Alice Merle were there when Marty and I arrived. Ross was the DJ for the reception and providing sound for the ceremony. Alice on keyboard was providing the music for the ceremony. The groom and his men were all decked out in white suits and shoes. The bridesmaids were in pretty cognac colored dresses. Even Dick's boutonniere was a small cognac colored orchid--as were the tablecloths in the breezeway and the napkins and even the flowers on the cake. Everything had been so carefully planned. They even had surprise ring-bearers in costume!

Pam and Dick's grown up children were their attendants. Here Catalina and Darren process in.

Our beautiful bride was escorted in by her brother Jerry. Tracy is fluffing the bride's train. Two of Pam's sons, Benjamin and Joel, sang solos during the wedding.

Pam and Dick wrote their personal vows to each other and read them from my book to each other during the ceremony.

Then I called for the rings! The couple's furry friends were escorted in. Pick, an Australian shepherd mix, wanted to kiss each guest on her way down the aisle. Roxie, a dachshund, was steadily making her way down the aisle on her short little legs to greet mom and dad! Their pouches were handed to me and the pups then were escorted out.

Pick and Roxie really wanted to hang around with the family but reluctantly let themselves be led out.

Pam is ecstatic! Can you tell?? So happy to be married to Dick at last. The deed was done so it was time to have some fun.

As you can see, we were running out of daylight for the photographs but the bride and groom were on a high and ready to have a great celebration with all their friends and family. It was a glorious occasion and Pam had the wedding of her dreams. Pam and Dick, I wish you many years of bliss and all the happiness in the world! You both deserve it.

This is Pick smiling before the ceremony and ready to go. She is such a sweet and happy dog with boundless energy!

Here I am giving her last minute instructions as she washes my hands with her tongue!

Awww, sweet Roxie. She is 9 years old and looks like she has had many litters of puppies. What a sweet doggie!

All ready for the reception decorated in the bride's choice of colors.

Tracy Adams of Adams and Events was the wedding planner and director for Pam and Dick. When Tracy is in charge of a wedding, I can relax and know that everything will flow without a hitch. She told me that she thinks the same when I am the officiant! I highly recommend Tracy. Her opening words at a rehearsal are priceless! You rock, Tracy!

The wedding cake is by Ashley Cakes and follows the color scheme.



As a wedding gift to the couple, Tesh Parekh of was there to paint the scene of their wedding ceremony. Marty and I did not hang around to see the finished painting but I know it will be a treasure for the couple.

Martha Manning was our photographer and it was good to work with her again. Victorian Seasons did the pretty flowers.