Brooke and Justin's Wonderful Wedding at Highgrove!

The wedding day of December 7th 2019 was sparkling and clear. A little chilly but not bad for December! Happy to be back at Highgrove for another great wedding! 

(The photos on this post were taken by my good friend Bob Andron who graciously volunteered to come with me because Dave was off at another gathering. The photos are taken with his iPhone 8+. Thanks so much, Bob! Great job!)

The stunning pergola is ready for the ceremony. Flowers on Broad does such a beautiful job!

Pretty hanging lanterns with candles inside flanked the table with the sand ceremony components. 

That chandelier is so elegant! 

This is the covered terrace area with bar where the guests congregate after the ceremony before the reception. 

The Garden Ballroom is decked out and ready. Big dance floor!

The sweetheart table for Brooke and Justin is in front of the fireplace. 

Nearby is the lovely cake by the Highgrove bakery. 

Ready for the ceremony are Nina and her assistant with All Events DJ. I work with them a lot! 

A fairly new addition to the Highgrove estate is this outdoor fireplace. 

It has a clear fiberglass room which protects it from rain and small ceremonies can be here. 

Checking in with Justin before the ceremony. 

Before the ceremony began, our Highgrove director Virginia cued the father of the flower girls to move into position at the bottom of the steps. We learned at the rehearsal that the little girls did not do well descending steps so best to start them on the ground level.

Then I entered to make the Unplugged Announcement before the processional began. 

Justin's grandmother was escorted in. Then Justin escorted his mother, Leeanne, in and joined me up front. (not pictured)

The flower girls are waiting patiently! 

Mother of the bride, Wendy, was escorted in by father of the bride, Don, who circled back for the bride. 

Justin's dad, Wade, was one of his groomsmen and escorted in one of the bridesmaids. 

Sweet ring bearer did his job perfectly! 

And now it's time for the flower girls to make their way down the aisle. The younger one needed some extra encouragement and help from her dad but they made it. Children in the ceremony are often easily intimidated by the guests watching them and may or may not make it down the aisle. This is something that cannot be anticipated at the rehearsal because no guests are there.

The flower petals are sprinkled and the little girls get to their chairs while the music changes for the entrance of the bride.

Brooke and her sweet daddy make their entrance while the guests stand in their honor! 

After Brooke was presented, the guests took their seats, and the couple turned and faced each other. I welcomed everyone, and said a prayer.

Then I stepped out and spoke to the couple's parents in a surprise blessing and tribute to them. 

It was then that we also paid tribute to their son, Jackson, who was born in April of 2019. 

Then it was my pleasure to share with the guests the story of how Justine and Brooke met and their journey to this wonderful wedding day.

They have a good story and we had some fun laughing at some of the funny moments. 

Then they get to hear what the other told me that they love about each other. 

Time for the vows! They each said "I do" and I called for the rings. 

They exchanged the rings as they said the words to each other after me. 

They pour their containers together and add some for Jackson representing family unity. 

A closing blessing. 

The pronouncement of marriage. 

Their first married kiss! 

Yay! Finally married and so happy!

Stepping out into the next chapter of their lives together!

Brooke gives the camera a big smile and Justin is just glad that the ceremony is done and it is time to celebrate! 

Our ring bearer escorts out mother of the groom, Leanne. 

I invited the guests to go up to the terrace and enjoy cocktails before the reception.

I had asked the grandparents to stay in their seats because the wedding party was coming back to take photos. They told me how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Always happy to hear that. 

Justin and Brooke! It was a wonderful wedding you planned and it went so well. I am so happy for you and wish you all the best!