Liz and Jeff Marry at Bass Lake Park!

Liz and Jeff set their wedding date for December 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM hoping the weather would be nice and we could have the ceremony outside on the deck at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs. But, it turned out to be a cold rainy day that gradually cleared up and the sun came out later in the afternoon.  

No matter the weather, it was warm and cozy inside with a view of the lake through the windows. Really impressive was the mantle that Liz rented and not only that, it was delivered! (Addendum: Here is the wonderful website for Farm and Filigree Vintage Rentals where Liz got this lovely mantle. I went to their website and it is amazing what props they can furnish for weddings! Go take a look!) She decorated it with floating candles, lanterns, photographs of loved ones and a wide ribbon of burlap pulled it all together. It definitely warmed up the reception area and, set on an angle in the corner,ly mantle. I went to their website and it is amazing what props they can furnish for weddings! Go take a look! 

Sweet Cheeks baked this sweet little cake adorned with flowers and a veil! There were about 40 guests and so the size was perfect. Liz and Jeff's moms catered the food. Flowers on Broad provided the beautiful flowers.

 A saying that is so true! 

Jeff told me that Liz was going to put some floating candles around the legs of the mantle until he reminded her that I was going to be standing pretty close with my back to it. Thanks, Jeff, although that would have been a pretty touch.

 The time drew near to start and the guests took their seats. 

The rest of us were standing around waiting to get started. On the left is Mark Jacoby, photographer. Mark and I have known each other for many years through weddings. He is also Jeff's stepfather so he was doing the honors capturing this sweet wedding in pictures for Liz and Jeff.

 And so it was time to get started, a little late, but that was okay. 

Jeff's beautiful daughters, Amber and Madison, in their pretty blush pink dresses and cowboy boots followed.

Our beautiful bride was escorted in by her sons, Sam and Jacob, who got a case of the "shys" as you can see in some of the following photos!

 The back of Liz's dress is so beautiful! 

 And so we began......

 Mom turned around and gave the boys a "look!" 

Then it was time for the children's blessing. Jeff had some sweet words for Sam and Jacob and funny thing, after that they seemed to calm down and we did not hear another peep from them!

 And Liz had some sweet words for Amber and Madison as well. 

Then I got to tell their story which is a good one. It began "Like many modern and savvy couples these days, Jeff and Liz met on e-Harmony around Thanksgiving of 2012." 

Eventually they met in person and some time later met each other's children. The big test! My favorite line from the story was about this first time meet-up with the kids: "Jeff had gotten Liz's boys some small toys to break the ice and Jacob, the youngest, sat right up in Jeff's lap, carried on a conversation with him then asked Liz if Jeff could be his step-daddy. Liz replied 'Eat another fry!'" 

 They wrote their vows to each other and read them from my book where they are printed facing them in large bold font.

 Then the rings.....

 The pronouncement......

 Yep, the KISS! 

Whoopee, married at last! Such a happy couple to finally tie the knot and officially all become one big family!

 Jeff and his beautiful daughters!

Jeff and his new sons, Jacob and Sam! They are three happy boys!

Liz and Jeff, thank you for giving me the honor of joining you in marriage. I know you are so happy and looking forward to a wonderful life together and co-parenting your lucky children. I wish you all the happiness in the world!

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A Re-Post of Erin and Dan's Wedding with Photos!

Erin and Dan got married on March 28, 2010 at her parents' home in Wakefield. It was a gorgeous affair. I wrote up an earlier post on this wedding but had no photos. Now I have some wonderful photos thanks to Anne Wilson the photographer at the event and Mark Jacoby of Jacoby Wedding Photography who does all the photo editing. Many thanks for sending these great pictures. Here is the link to the fantastic video of all the photos. Thanks, Mark!

Erin was escorted into the ceremony in the family room by her father, wow what family resemblance! Arioso Strings was playing beautiful music. Erin was beaming!

Erin and Dan are expecting a wee one in July so we included a special blessing during the ceremony for the unborn baby. Here they have their hands on the baby.

We also included a family unity sand ceremony. Dan has two sweet children from his previous marriage and they were present and participated in the sand ceremony.

Lacey watches while Adam pours in his sand.

 Now it is Lacey's turn. Both children each got a little container with the mixed sand to keep as a memento of the occasion. 

It's done. They are married now! They were so happy!

We all adjourned to the front of the house for a group photo!

Erin and Dan, what a great wedding! I am looking forward to seeing you again a few months after the baby is born for a baby blessing ceremony! In the meantime, I wish you love and happiness!

Erin and Dan's Elegant Wedding at Wakefield Plantation.

Well, I did a lovely wedding Sunday evening March 28, 2010 in the Wakefield Plantation area for Erin and Dan. Unfortunately, I have no photos due to my own fault. I had great ones but accidentally hit a button that deleted them ALL! I am so furious with myself! I will depend on Anne Wilson and Mark Jacoby of Jacoby Wedding Photography to send some to me to put on this blog. One photo got saved from the wedding but it was a photo of a couple I had married in 2004 who were attending the wedding. I had off loaded it from my media card to put it on Facebook! Here it is below. Jim and Leslie--a very happy couple! You might recognize Jim as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes. I loved seeing and chatting with them again!

Erin and Dan's wedding took place in her parents gorgeous home. Erin's mother, Beth, had made wonderful wedding plans for the couple. They had cleared out the family room and created a nice spot for the wedding complete with candelabras and pretty florals. The music was provided by two musicians from Arioso Strings. The affair was catered by The Pipers Tavern, and headed up by Chef Dave. (There is a funny story here.....my roadie, Marty, had her kitchen remodeled a couple of years ago and Dave was the kitchen designer. She wanted my opinion on most things since my husband and I had recently remodeled our kitchen. So Dave saw a lot of Marty and me! Later he had his fill of designing kitchens and went back to his preferred career of being a wonderful chef! It was great to see him again!)

Erin was escorted in by her father. She had the most beautiful beaded gown. Boo hoo, no pictures! She and Dan were both marrying again and we included his children, Adam and Lacey, in the ceremony. We also included the baby they are expecting in July in an unborn baby blessing that is so sweet and touching. After the vows and rings, the couple and the children participated in the family unity sand ceremony.

After the ceremony we exited to the front of the house for the group shot of everyone attending. Then the guests went back into the house for delicious appetizers and drinks. The musicians left and Beth put on her grand piano player to provide the music. It could not have been a more perfect wedding! Erin and Dan, I hope to see you in the fall for a baby blessing ceremony!

 

4/7/10--Mark Jacoby sent me these two photos of this wonderful wedding and promises more. Thanks, Mark!