Meena and Matt Wed at The Glenwood!

Meena and Matt initially planned to have their small intimate wedding in my wedding garden on September 5th, 2018 but it was later moved to The Glenwood where they could have the ceremony and reception in the same location. They hired Jordan Zemonek to photograph the wedding and she kindly sent me these photos for this post. Thank you, Jordan!! 

 I was delighted to officiate for Meena and Matt in the sweet garden area that has been created for weddings. The Glenwood is a wedding venue operated by Irregardless and leased from the Women's Club of Raleigh.

 When the bride was ready, their families took their places in the garden. Then Matt and I entered.

 Meena and her father, Mike, made their entrance into the garden. 

 The guests were standing in her honor!

After Mike transferred Meena's hand into Matt's hand, he was seated with the guests and the couple and I stepped up into the front of the gazebo.

 We began with words of welcome to everyone and then a sweet prayer. 

I addressed their parents and told them how thankful Meena and Matt were for their love and support all their lives and to have them present on this special day.

 They loved including the poem about two trees growing so closely together they seem to be one. 

 Some words of love and marriage that reflect their beliefs and aspirations. 

 It was then time to exchange their promises of marriage. 

Matt places the ring on Meena's finger and said his ring vows to her. 

 Then Meena said her ring vows to Matt and placed the ring on his finger. 

 We had a closing blessing then I pronounced them husband and wife and invited them to kiss.

The newlywed couple! 

The gazebo in the garden faces the sun and it was 95 degrees. All three of us were dripping with perspiration by the time the ceremony was over.

Meena and Matt, congratulations on your marriage. I am so happy for you. It was my honor to join you in marriage and I wish you all the best in life!