Angela and Anthony Wed at The City Club Raleigh!

Angela and Anthony chose the elegant City Club Raleigh for their wedding on September 16th 2017. 

It is an upscale venue with a commanding view of the city. The guests are waiting for the ceremony to begin.

One of my favorite photographer, Cara with F8 Photo Studios, is doing the honors. She is also one of my brides-to-be!

Angela's grandfather William has double duty today. First he escorts in his daughter/the mother of the bride Regina and his wife/grandmother of the bride Gayle!  DJ Ryan Shelton with Triad DJ and Events was providing the ceremony music and my sound too. Thomas Whited with Thomas Blake Films was our videographer.

Anthony and I stroll in to take our places followed by the groomsmen. 

Time for all the pretty bridesmaids dressed in beautiful navy dresses. Tyshia with the club is cueing the girls when to walk. Love working with Tyshia! 

Fallon's Flowers provided all the florals and bouquets.

And now it is time for the bride!

William proudly escorts his beautiful granddaughter down the aisle to be married. 

"William, as Angela's grandfather, do you and your family give your blessings to her as she comes to join in marriage to Anthony?" Of course he answered "We do." Then he carefully took his seat without stepping on the bride's dress! And I invited everyone to be seated.

Here we go! Angela is so excited and Anthony cannot take his eyes off her! 

After the opening words, a blessing, and a surprise tribute to the couple's parents, I got to tell their story! 

There were lots of opportunities for laughter in their story! 

Anthony couldn't keep a straight face any longer! 

Then they each heard what the other had told me in confidence why they love each other and want to marry. 

Still some more humor here!

They exchanged their vows......

Then the rings.....

I handed them the loveletters they had written to each other without sharing and they placed them in the anniversary box to be opened on their first anniversary. Then they stepped back in front of me.

They are officially pronounced husband and wife and invited to share a kiss!

Yes!

The Anniversary Box.

After the ceremony, on our way out, we passed through the mezzanine where Adam Pitts was entertaining the guests for cocktail hour.

Then the cake was delivered to the room which was being flipped for the reception. Edible Art made this striking navy blue cake! 

Angela and Anthony! What a fun wedding for a fun couple. I loved writing the story of how you met with all the humor and all your adventures. And, I heard later that you two actually sat on thrones for the reception! Cool! Have a great marriage! May all your dreams come true!