The Most Beautiful Wedding Day for Kaitlyn and Logan!

When Kaitlyn and Logan met with me on January 2nd, 2016 to talk about their wedding ceremony and officiating for them on October 15th, 2016, I thought Logan looked familiar so I said so. Turns out, I had officiated the wedding of his mother, Paula, and his stepfather, Tim, in October of 2011! And Logan had escorted his mother down the aisle. I love it when I get to do more than one wedding in one family!

Their wedding day dawned sunny and pleasant temperature-wise. As always, the Jasmine Court at Brier Creek Country Club looked perfect.

Tre Bella Flowers had tied bunches baby's breath to the chairs on the aisle and sprinkled white rose petals flanking the aisle. So simple, so elegant!

Upstairs in the club in the ballroom, the tables were set and these favors placed at each table setting. 

The Sweetheart table overlooks the courtyard behind it. 

The cake by Cinda's Creative Cakes was beautiful and adorned with Disney characters. 

Lady and The Tramp share a wedding cake too! 

A page of their guest book! Their photographer was Bronwyn Duffield. 

Logan and his guys and I are lined up and ready to walk in when cued by our wedding director, Nicole Ponder with Premier Party Planners. Lenny Fritts was our DJ for the ceremony and the reception too. Nicole, Lenny, and I were vendors at Logan's mom's wedding too. It was great to work together again at Logan and Kaitlyn's.

After the wedding party is in place, it is time for the bride and her father, James, to begin their walk down the aisle. (Nicole and her assistant try to get out of the photo but we see you!)

The guests stand in Kaitlyn's honor as she and her dad float down the aisle. 

Kaitlyn and Logan I collaborated on their "Bells & Whistles" ceremony which began with a warm welcome to everyone, a prayer and a parents' blessing.

Kaitlyn and Logan look really happy to be in the moment as they gaze at each other with sweet smiles on their faces.

And now for their love story! 

The story of how Logan proposed was so funny. Kaitlyn had no idea what was coming that day in April when they were visiting Disney World! Hence the Disney theme of their wedding.

Now to reveal to them what they had told me in confidence about what they love about each other. 

Evoked a few tears from Kaitlyn!

They had each written their vows to each other and kept them secret. They read them to each other from my book and what beautiful promises they made to each other.

After exchanging rings and a closing blessing from the Irish tradition, I pronounced them married! 

Good one, Logan! 

And here they are, folks! The new Mr. and Mrs.!

It was so good to see Paula and Tim again. It has been 5 years and they looked just as happy this day as on their wedding day. Congratulations to you both--again!

Logan and Kaitlyn, thank you for choosing me to officiate your beautiful wedding. I loved working with you and I think you are a perfect match for each other. I know you will create a wonderful and enduring marriage. May you live the life you dream of happily ever after!

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Sunflower Wedding for Catherine and Sean at Rose Hill!

Catherine and Sean are an amazing couple. Getting to know them was quite delightful! They had a vision for their wedding and we had fun putting their ceremony together to get it just right! They chose my "bells and whistles" romantic ceremony style which included their love story and secret paragraphs. The wedding day was Sunday May 15, 2016 and the venue was the beautiful Rose Hill Plantation.

Catherine's favorite flower is the sunflower so of course she had these blossoms lining the aisle. 

Behind the house was the gazebo and lake, gorgeous as ever! 

Nathan Hall is the adjoining reception area. This cake sporting their wedding colors of royal blue and pool was baked by Publix.

The whole hall. Rose Hill does their own delicious catering too. 

They had the cutest wedding programs and the guests signed in before taking a seat out front. 

My dear DJ, Lenny Fritts, is in command here since there was no wedding director. He goes over and above to make the wedding come together smoothly. Yay, Lenny!

Meanwhile I am checking in on the guys inside where they have been snacking on some cheese and crackers and hanging out.

This bear is keeping watch over them. 

Finally it is time for us to get lined up for the processional. 

Their sweet elderly dog, Riley, is ready with the ring pillow. Mason, our ring bearer, is not quite sure he wants to do this thing he is supposed to do! Not unreasonable for his age! In front of all those people!

Sean's parents are the first couple to enter. 

Then Catherine's mother enters with her father, Catherine's grandfather. 

Sean and I make our walk up the aisle. It is feeling pretty hot but then it is noon and high sun. 

After all the bridesmaids and groomsmen entered, it was time for Mason and Riley. Riley was fine in his blue vest but Mason got a case of the "shys" and hid his face.

Our best man came down from the porch to retrieve the rings from Riley. Such a good dog! 

Then before we could even see the carriage, Lenny began playing "clip clop" sounds of a horse's hoofs! 

Catherine and her Dad are brought to the brick walk by Willie pulling a beautiful carriage. Horsin' Around is the company who provided the horse and carriage.

And now to disembark from the carriage in a big wedding gown! 

Thankfully Catherine's father was good at getting the dress and train straight. 

Let's go! 

Sean met Catherine and her father at the bottom of the steps, then the two of them ascend the steps to get married. Nice symbolism!

Meanwhile Willie is held in place until the ceremony is over and the bride and groom get aboard. 

Catherine and Sean take their positions in front of me. I warmly welcomed the guests and thanked them for coming to NC for this wedding.

A sweet surprise blessing for the parents. 

And then their story. They met in college in Florida. Catherine had her eyes on Sean early on and finally coaxed him out of his shell and then they fell hard for each other. They have had some wonderful adventures together including living in Korea for a year.

Then they headed to North Carolina for grad school and law school. Catherine finished first and began her teaching career. Sean graduated from law school the day before this wedding!

Then for the secret paragraphs! 

They had written their vows to each other and read them from my book while placing the rings on each other's finger.

I invited them to gaze around at their friends and families who were honoring them on their wedding day then closed with a blessing.

The pronouncement of marriage!

Sean surprised me...and maybe Catherine too! 

Yay, we are married! 

And away they go! 

Catherine and Sean, what a pleasure to get to know you and join you in marriage! Wonderful wedding you pulled off! I loved it! I wish you the best of everything that comes your way!

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