Anita and Seth's Family Wedding at Ashley Park!

Anita and Seth were such a great couple to work with for their wedding ceremony in which we included their children. It took place on September 22nd 2018 at Ashley Park apartment complex in Brier Creek. They also did my Marriage 101 course and we got to know each other quite well. It was a pleasure to see these two people so much in love and willing to make their marriage the best possible!

They thoughtfully provided a doormat for me to stand on so I would not sink into the ground! 

The kids came in first--Mary (Seth's daughter) and Deen (Anita's son) entered first. 

Then Gena (Seth's daughter) and her brother Bryan (Seth's son) came in together. 

Anita was escorted in by her son Kyle who flew in from out West to be with them. 

Kyle takes charge of his younger brother during the ceremony. 

We began with a welcome to all the guests who were gathered together on the other side of the sidewalk.

Then a sweet prayer. 

We remembered their mothers and Seth's father and other family members present for this sweet occasion. 

Then I addressed the children and told them how loved, special and important they are in the marriage we celebrate today.

I gave a brief synopsis of how Seth and Anita got to this moment in time and welcomed them into the unparalleled promise called marriage. Then they exchanged their vows and rings.

The Family Unity Sand Ceremony was next. Seth and Anita each pour ½ of their sand into the container making two layers representing them as individuals.

Then Gena poured all her sand in.

Bryan poured his in.

Kyle added his to the container. They used measuring cups as individual containers of sand. 

The two little ones, Deen and Mary who had poured their sand in earlier, watch as Anita and Seth blended their sand in for the final layer uniting this blended family.

I pronounced them husband and wife and invited them to share their first kiss as a married couple! 

Presenting them to their guests. 

Anita and Seth! I loved our work together! You are a great couple and I know you are so happy together--finally living in the same place with your kids under one roof. Bless you!