Chrissie and Eric were married in my garden on April 30th, 2018. It was the most perfect day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing their hearts out!
Welcome to my garden!
I draped the arbor with the garlands of white flowers and put out the cushions on the benches and the garden was ready!
The trees, shrubs and wild bushes in my backyard have leafed out and along with the ivy, turned the background a very lush green,
Chrissie and Deborah arrived early to hide out from the groom. My dear wedding colleague,
Kevin Seifert, was on hand to photograph this wedding for Chrissie and Eric. I thank him for sharing all the photos of this wedding!
I pinned the corsage on Deborah's dress. This can be tricky but I've done this so many times, I've gotten good at it.
Deborah is Chrissie's father's significant other and already feels like family to Chrissie.
Chrissie is a beautiful young woman and equally beatutiful bride. Her dress was gorgeous and was perfect for her.
This pretty lady and I had not met until her wedding day! She and Eric had visited the courthouse and decided that was not for them. They wanted a more intimate and personalize ceremony. She found me and all arrangements were made by email and US Mail.
A few photos in the garden before Eric and Chrissie's father arrived.
Meanwhile inside, Chrissie's father, Lawrence, and Deborah signed the license as the witnesses.
Eric had arrived, I had the rings, and so it was time to begin the ceremony. Lawrence escorted his beautiful daughter down the aisle.
Chrissie hands her bouquet to Deborah.
And so we began!
The birds were singing and almost drowning me out!
Kevin got a few aerial shots from my upper deck.
The lighting was spectacular!
I thanked Lawrence and Deborah for their love and support of our couple after a short prayer and remembering those not with us on this occasion, especially Chrissie's mother.
"The occasion we witness today is the destiny of your two souls....."
Then the vows to each other.........
Time for the exchange of the rings......
Eric, take this tiny little ring.....
And he did!
Chrissie's turn!
The moment they become husband and wife! I invited them to share their first kiss as a married couple.
I rang the bell and stepped out of the way of the picture.
Ahh....married at last!
Hugs all around now!
Time to celebrate!
My customary pose with the couple!
What a nice family!
After Kevin took many photos in the garden to commemorate this wonderful wedding day, it was time to say goodbye to Chrissie and Eric, Deborah and Lawrence, as they left to go celebrate.
I presented them with the keepsake certificate of marriage I give all my couples and answered questions on getting the certified copies of the license for changing Chrissie's name.
Chrissie and Eric! I am so thrilled that you found me and gave me the honor of hosting your wedding and joining you in marriage. You are a great couple and I wish you the best always!
