Andrea and Tony really did not like the idea of getting married at the Wake County Courthouse and I am so happy they found me and my wedding garden. Valentines Day February 14th 2018 turned out to be a lovely day with comfortable temperatures and overcast sky.
This shot was taken earlier that morning when the sun was out. I put the garlands of white flowers on the arbor and blew the leaves and gumball thingies off the terrace. The cushions are on the benches and we are ready!
When our guests had arrived, they took their seats and Tony and I stood up front awaiting Andrea and her father's entrance from the family room.
Terry, father of the bride, proudly escorted his beautiful daughter down the aisle as the Bridal March played on the iPhone!
Andrea's brother Jared is manning the music and taking photos.
A view from the upper deck while I am paying tribute to Andrea's parents and her brother and thanking them for being with us on this momentous day.
They are expecting a little girl in March and so I included an "unborn baby blessing" in the wedding ceremony where I had them put their hands on their daughter and bless her.
Then I placed my hand on her and gave her my blessings.
Time for some words on love and marriage and this grand thing called marriage!
Then it was time for them to make their vows to each other.
Tony made his pledges to Andrea and placed the ring on her finger.
Then Andrea made her pledges to Tony and placed the ring on his finger.
After a closing blessing for them, I pronounced them husband.......
.....and wife!
Then I invited them to share their first kiss as a married couple!
Cheering all around!
"We are married!"
Andrea and Tony, thank you for giving me the honor of joining you in marriage. I wish you all the best and am looking forward to seeing a photo of your sweet little girl when she is born next month!! Congratulations!
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