Lucia and Seth's Fabulous Wedding at Melrose Knitting Mill!

Lucia and Seth met when they were both students at NC State. Their love of music led both of them to be DJs at the college radio station where they met and later fell in love. After graduation their careers took them west to California where they now live. But they wanted to get married in Raleigh where it all began. They chose the beautiful Melrose Knitting Mill for their wedding venue and set the date for March 31, 2018. They contacted me and we talked by Skype to plan their ceremony. 

Victorian Seasons was their florist and provided the florals. The draping is provided by the venue as well as the chandelier. The blue circular rug represents symbolically the circle of love Lucia and Seth stood in during the ceremony.

Daniel with Melrose behind the scenes stacking the Krispy Kreme donuts flanking this gorgeous wedding cake by Cake Dreams by Sally.

The "placeholders" are beautiful polished agate with the names in gold. Nice keepsakes for their guests. 

Outside and downstairs from the Mill is Mulino's Italian Kitchen the caterer for all weddings at Melrose. There I connected with Jessica Tilton, event manager and director for Melrose. It was a beautiful day.

Having done a First Look, the couple socialize with their wedding party while they wait for the guests to arrive and the ceremony to start. Dave and I went down to check with them and to get the witnesses signatures on the license.

Checking in with the musicians from the Bull City Syndicate Band who were providing the ceremony music. I brought my sound system to amplify my voice when there is no DJ.

A quiet moment alone to review the ceremony script. 

When it was time, I stepped out from the side curtain and took my place up front. Seth's parents, Al and Linda, processed in followed by Seth who escorted in Lucia's mother, Jennifer, then joined me up front. The first couple in the wedding party was Seth's brother and best man, Brett, and Sara, our maid of honor. Then Paige and Matt. Then Josh and Kate.

Now that the wedding party is in position, it is time for the bride and her father, John, to enter!

And down the aisle they go! Our professional photographer for this wedding was Samantha Floyd and her second shooter.

We began with a warm welcome to our guests. 

I stepped forward to surprise the parents with a special tribute from the bride and groom. Then I talked about what finding that special person in your life means. Following those lovely words, I launched into the story of how our bride and groom met and their lives to the present day. 

Daniel and Jessica are listening to the ceremony.

Then I shared with them what the other told me they loved about them. Lucia uses the hankie I handed her to blot some tears that leaked out!

After saying their vows to each other, it was time for the rings to be placed on each other's finger. 

Lucia's turn! 

We closed with words by Kahlil Gibran followed by the pronouncement of marriage and an invitation to share their first kiss as a married couple.

Oh happy day! 

Ladies and gentleman, may I present the newlyweds! 

Please stand and join me in congratulating Lucia and Seth, now husband and wife! 

The very happy couple! 

Sara and Brett exit    

Paige and Matt 

Kate and Josh 

Lucia's parents, Jennifer and John 

Seth's parents, Linda and Al

The guests were invited to go outside to the courtyard of Mulino's for cocktails while the ceremony space was being flipped for the reception and the couple took some photos.

Lucia and Seth! Thank you for allowing me to join you in marriage. Your wedding was so beautiful. I wish you the best forever!