Carly and Preston Get Married at her Parents' Home in Youngsville!

Carly and Preston have been sweethearts since high school. Their sustaining relationship and enduring love for each other is proof that high school crushes and puppy love can be the real thing!

Carly and Preston came to see me in October of 2018 to plan their wedding ceremony for September 21st of 2019. The wedding was held at the lovely home of Carly's parents in Youngsville.

When Dave and I arrived, the clear roofed tent and tables and chairs had been set up and ready for the reception. 

This brick wall was perfect for the motto of the wedding! 

Preston is ready to get married--a little nervous--quite normal, I assured him! 

When we were ready to begin and all the guests in their seats, I entered and asked the guests to please put away their phones and cameras and truly be with Carly and Preston in their hearts without the distraction of technology.

These beautiful bridesmaids made their entrances after the parents and the groomsmen had joined me up front.

Preston is overcome when he saw his beautiful bride enter with her father.

After the transfer of Carly's hand into Preston's, they turned and faced each other as I welcomed all their guests followed by a prayer. 

I stepped out from behind them and addressed their parents in a surprise tribute to them on behalf of their children invoking tears.

Then I had the pleasure of telling the story of how Carly and Preston met back 9 years ago as sophomores in high school. Preston was the new kid in school and latched onto Carly who enjoyed his attention and company. Like typical teenagers, they spent hours and hours talking on the phone and became inseparable. After high school graduation they went their separate ways to different colleges but the bond was strong and they remained a couple through college. Preston proposed in 2018 but wedding plans were delayed when Carly's graduate studies took her to Hickory, Preston was able to transfer his job there.  Finally they are becoming husband and wife this wonderful day. 

They read their vows from my book to each other. 

Then it was time to exchange rings.

Explaining the symbolism of the rings. 

They each said words after me as they placed their rings on each other's fingers. 

After a closing blessing, pronouncement of marriage and a kiss, they stepped into their new married lives!

Into the house while I invited their guests to enjoy cocktails around back. 

Carly and Preston! What a beautiful perfect wedding for you! It was gorgeous and I believe your guests loved every minute! I wish you the best always!