Jocelyn and Abe's Wedding Video Just Arrived!

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Jocelyn and Abe were married June 8, 2013 at The Oaks at Salem. The post of their wedding can be seen here. This video was made by New Image Studio.

Carol and Michael Tie The Knot at Home!

It had been at least 15 years since we had seen each other when Carol contacted me about officiating hers and Michael's wedding.  I was simply thrilled beyond words that she had contacted me and that I could be part of joining her and Michael in marriage.  The wedding date was set for November 12, 2013 at 2:15 PM so that all the numbers would line up in sequence! We co-created a simple yet warm and lovely ceremony for them. 

It was so good to see Carol and get caught up in our lives. Of course we had both aged a few years but everything else was all the same and we picked up right where we had left off. The wedding day was that day where snow was forecast and became colder and windier as time went by and so they decided that this lovely sun porch would be the perfect location for the ceremony.

Jessica, a mere youngster when I knew her all those years ago was now all grown up now, married and holding her baby son, Lucas, who was our honorary ring bearer!

Lucas and his daddy, Kyle! 

Jessica also made this wonderful carrot cake. She said that the recipe came from the Pioneer Woman  and since Marty and I stayed around after the wedding for a slice and a sip of champagne, I can sure attest to it being probably the most delicious carrot cake I have ever tasted.

Michael had synchronized the clock so we could be in place by 14:15 hours, and I could begin the ceremony 16 seconds later.

 Carol is walking toward us. 

 And so we begin.....

 Call for the rings......

 I love making that pronouncement! 

 Carol and Michael have a sweet love story and it was my honor to join them in marriage!

 Congratulations, Carol and Michael! 

I had to include this. Michael's father was an accomplished stained glass artist, a skill he perfected after he retired and spent most of his years in retirement crafting beautiful works of art. This is the spectacular carousel he made that graces Carol and Michael's home.

Carol and Michael, it warms my heart to see you and feel your love and joy! I know you are loving being together and that all the circumstances of your lives brought you together!

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Wonderful Warm Wedding for Karin and Craig at Caffe Luna!

Karin and Craig met with me in July to officiate their wedding at Caffe Luna on November 10, 2013. They wanted a cozy, casual but elegant wedding with their families and closest friends. Caffe Luna certainly provides this warm and inviting ambience. They also wanted a personalized ceremony that reflected their love and commitment and that included their baby son, Cameron. No problem!

When Dave and I arrived for the wedding the sun was setting and the inside of the restaurant was all aglow. 

Their florist, MEWS-Design, had set the centerpieces and were working on the "altar" area. 

Jennifer with Ambrosia Cake Creations delivered the cake and got it all set up. So pretty!  I have seen their gallery of cakes and they are amazing!

I collected the marriage license from Craig and got his father, Garland, to sign as one of the witnesses.

When Karin and Craig told me they needed a DJ, I suggested they call Lenny Fritts. I can count on Lenny to be on site early, set up and ready to go long before most vendors at weddings. He and I conferred on the order of the processional and enlisted someone to relay the signals to him.

 I think we are ready! 

They had a very simple processional because there were no attendants and they decided to be creative. So when it was time to begin, I walked in first. Lenny's cue to begin the music.

Craig's father, Garland, escorted in his wife and Craig's stepmother, Kathy. Turns out she is the mother of Devon Schultz, a former wedding events manager at Hilton RTP and The Carolina Inn! She recently relocated to Charlotte but had come back to Raleigh for this wedding. It was great to see her and what a surprise!

Karin's mother, Ruth, was escorted in by her son, Rich, brother of the bride.

Craig and Karin have an adorable son, Cameron, who is very much a part of this wedding and they decided that the three of them would enter together.

 He was so precious! 

And so we began with a warm welcome, prayer, remembrance of those not with us, a community blessing and a tribute to their parents.

Then it was time for Cameron to come forth for his blessing. 

Karin and Craig met at work over 12 years ago. In 2008, they ended up in the same department and started hanging out with fellow workers after work. They gradually gravitated toward each other and discovered similar values and a comfortable kind of compatibility.

When Craig finally got around to kissing Karin which she was wondering would ever happen, the sparks ignited and they have been together ever since. Two years later they found themselves the happy parents of their sweet little boy and decided to make their family official by getting married and the wedding planning began.

 Hmm, someone's cell phone got in the photo! 

 The moment their marriage becomes legal! 

 Sealed with a kiss! 

Craig is not a smiler, can you tell? But I happen to know he was extremely happy in that moment even though it does not show! Karin, you can see how happy she is!

One very happy family! Karin and Craig, what a pleasure you were to work with. So easy going and laid back and letting everything just flow naturally. I can tell you are really good together. And, thank you for your generous gratuity! It is much appreciated. I wish you the best life can bring your way! Cameron too!

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Fall Wedding for Virginia and Kevin in Kayelily's Wedding Garden!

Kevin and Virginia wanted a small intimate wedding ceremony surrounded by their family and closest friends prior to their reception on November 10, 2013 so they chose to be married in my wedding garden. With all the rain and dipping temperatures that had been abound in our area, they lucked out with a beautiful fall day. 

Virginia is quite the detailer and had the timeline all mapped out. She arrived with her entourage of 4 bridesmaids and shortly thereafter, Kevin and his 4 groomsmen arrived.  Pink and black was the color scheme and coordinated with the black and white sneakers!  When family members arrived, we actually started earlier than planned. Our photographers, Kate and Mike Marchetto, were right there capturing this wedding for our couple in photographs while my husband Dave snapped the ones here for this blog. 

One of the groomsmen played music on Kevin's iPhone as Virginia and her brother Jonathan entered.

Hugs before the "hand-off".......

Their parents got the front row seats.

View from my upper deck.

Virginia and Kevin had written love notes to each other, sent them to me then they heard them for the first time during the ceremony.

They made their vows to each other.

Exchanged rings......

The pronouncement of marriage1

Ringing the bell for the kiss!

Congratulations, you two! Your love for each other was radiating to everyone! I wish you all the best!