Kimble and Michael's Wedding in my Garden on a Chilly Winter Day!

Kimble and Michael did not want a courthouse wedding! So they contacted me and came to see my garden and decided that it would be perfect for their wedding. Then we all crossed our fingers for good weather. We were grateful for the clear skies and sunshine that day!

Of course the leaves were all gone from the deciduous trees but the camellias flanking the trellis are green year round. I have pink and white garlands to drape on the trellis so it looked quite festive for a December 29th, 2017 wedding.

Michael arrived first and we were going over the logistics and how happy we both were that despite it being 42 degrees, there was no wind and it was quite a nice day for an outdoor wedding.

The guests arrived and then Kimble began her walk on the path leading to the garden. 

Michael and I are watching her approach. 

Their photographer, Nicholas with Yirui Fan Photography, captures Kimble approaching.

I invited the guests to stand as she entered. 

Her friend helps straighten the train of Kimble's dress.

And so the ceremony began with a warm welcome to all for this wonderful occasion. 

A view of the wedding from the upper deck of my home.

Kimble did not seem the least bit cold. Funny how brides can just "numb out" heat and cold! 

"Out of all the people in the world, Kimble who is from Colorado, and Michael who is from Pennsylvania were blessed with the good fortune of finding one another right here in North Carolina to share their love and their lives. From the first time they met at Starbucks, they bonded very quickly, discovered they had a lot in common, and have been best friends ever since. They share an affinity for fine wine, funny comedians, good music, good friends and time together.  They have a lot of fun and always make each other laugh. There’s a chemistry, attraction, and comfort-level between them that neither has experienced before. The past few years were trying and difficult but since they met they have stuck together through the highs and lows of their new-found love. They are very much looking forward to starting their lives together officially, beginning with this day."  

Making their promises of marriage to each other.......

Michael places the rings on Kimble's finger.

Then Kimble put the ring on Michael's finger.

The pronouncement of marriage!!

Sealed with a kiss!!

The very happy couple. They tooks some photos after the ceremony while their witnesses were signing the marriage license for me. Then they were off to Winston's to celebrate!