Victoria and Thomas Wed at The Glenwood!

Victoria and Tom's wedding was in the lovely garden courtyard of The Glenwood (now closed). Also the home of the Women's Club of Raleigh off Glenwood Avenue. The wedding was at 5:15 PM on November 11, 2018.

JD Silverthorne was their DJ and he and I were conducting a sound check in this photo. 

Inside the building I found this custom made photo booth! 

The guests are beginning to arrive. JD and his sound equipment are hidden behind the hedge from the guests. It was quite chilly that afternoon as the sun started to set.

Aneesa Gaines with Harmony Weddings was our director. Her assistant, Ellie--pictured here, got the mothers and bridesmaids assembled just inside the clubhouse and ready to process into the courtyard.

I have a long sleeve tee shirt and leggings on underneath the dress and jacket for warmth! 

I entered first to make the unplugged announcement for the guests to put their cell phones and cameras away. Then JD began the processional music.

The guys came in, then the bridesmaids. They had shawls awaiting them on the chairs in the first row. 

Everyone stands for the entrance of the bride and her parents. 

The bridesmaids have donned their shawls now! 

The ceremony began with a warm welcome to all and remembrance of those no longer with us. 

Then I paid tribute to their parents and began telling the story of how they met and fell in love. 

It was a good story and everyone was enjoying it as the sun slowly set around us. 

They heard for the first time what the other had told me about what they love about each other and are looking forward to in marriage.

Then Victoria's sister and sister-in-law shared a reading called "Love" by Roy Croft. 

It was getting pretty dark as Victoria and Thomas exchanged their vows. 

And then their rings.......

I pronounced them married and invited them to kiss!

A very happy moment and a bit of flash here!

And they step into the next chapter of their lives--marriage!

Tom and Victoria! You did it! Great wedding and we made it through the chill and the rapidly approaching darkness! What a pleasure it was to work with you and join you in marriage! I wish you all the best forever!