Emilee and Chad's Gorgeous Wedding at Duke Amphitheater!

Aaah! Another wonderful wedding at <a href="https://gardens.duke.edu/visit" target="_blank">Duke Gardens</a> for another great couple! Last October, Emilee and Chad contacted me to see if I could officiate their wedding on May 31, 2014. They had attended the <a href="http://raleighweddingblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Scott+and+Cayce" target="_blank">wedding of their friends Scott and Cayce at The Pavilons at Angus Barn</a> the previous summer and really loved their ceremony. We found we were a good fit so we got their date reserved on my calendar and began the ceremony creation process.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpI4xy6SvOMLOTc6GCux06isrBeHwC2VvgZMnT403e0Jyi5tvzLkH7E2OyNhY1NaEYwC4lmPz4R6lM5ucpJZRGcDVwdnP8lxBpMjj3rVxDQBR_TEfOqnzvBiKMgYh-FOWSyVYxMDAt6Ds/s1600/DSCN8923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpI4xy6SvOMLOTc6GCux06isrBeHwC2VvgZMnT403e0Jyi5tvzLkH7E2OyNhY1NaEYwC4lmPz4R6lM5ucpJZRGcDVwdnP8lxBpMjj3rVxDQBR_TEfOqnzvBiKMgYh-FOWSyVYxMDAt6Ds/s1600/DSCN8923.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>This wedding had been thoroughly planned out complete with signs and all manner of sweet little touches--probably a lot of ideas from Pinterest which is all the rage for weddings these days.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKvxjW6AX78meszRamfJhKkQn8reLJDA1hLGU7nf3S8qV3fxbR7fB4PFh3qF36_uzpmCzfCobwFjhbmSTLdp4MHxOriVkBTeEU7L_U5UYdPqiI6DqulVq1gbgViGyB2VqmPYHyiGm2M4/s1600/DSCN8924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKvxjW6AX78meszRamfJhKkQn8reLJDA1hLGU7nf3S8qV3fxbR7fB4PFh3qF36_uzpmCzfCobwFjhbmSTLdp4MHxOriVkBTeEU7L_U5UYdPqiI6DqulVq1gbgViGyB2VqmPYHyiGm2M4/s1600/DSCN8924.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Emilee's mother, Donna, like many couples and parents was justifiably concerned about guests being distracted from the heart of the ceremony by taking photos so she had this attractive sign made and placed by the entrance to the garden. Although I am willing to make this announcement when I enter for the ceremony, I much prefer not to make "housekeeping" announcements and believe it is much better to have something like this sign or words in the program to this effect.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZp2-AdmQzUysS0_Lfp20w19qXbw-FpvUrD7JZ6ILgOR6lkeHn2VixUdsj9BIhPB7GvQ4fBbT6I89bpvN7Rghyphenhyphenr9NsBh-bO8muPVvi6TkC-cl8UhobXoNwPR0mjzd8erO5mgW2hn1cYc/s1600/DSCN8928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZp2-AdmQzUysS0_Lfp20w19qXbw-FpvUrD7JZ6ILgOR6lkeHn2VixUdsj9BIhPB7GvQ4fBbT6I89bpvN7Rghyphenhyphenr9NsBh-bO8muPVvi6TkC-cl8UhobXoNwPR0mjzd8erO5mgW2hn1cYc/s1600/DSCN8928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>As I was setting up and testing my sound system, Mary Page Block and her <a href="http://www.ariosostrings.com/" target="_blank">Arioso Strings</a> quartet arrived to set up. We love doing weddings together!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBIKlQThNH6HYFwmVhlxtDPjhH6j79agcycQlnWRLQcLHNbafQViZ9EZ6L8PT3cJ51SJ3JjPvnThiCvX318-TfjyfkiHg5EexYD8JmbgH9D9ccBRhTx0U4P8n4AgKlVFdU2GtIHy-tRs/s1600/DSCN8945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBIKlQThNH6HYFwmVhlxtDPjhH6j79agcycQlnWRLQcLHNbafQViZ9EZ6L8PT3cJ51SJ3JjPvnThiCvX318-TfjyfkiHg5EexYD8JmbgH9D9ccBRhTx0U4P8n4AgKlVFdU2GtIHy-tRs/s1600/DSCN8945.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3aGPLq1zfBtIsCLYAwFOZsuC7IVsqIa69VN3ZZeTCWBdNq-vnVEcNv1N2Vh9SYOWK1L6iQ_RW3LRGpErDi_lvC3pq2WlPINC8h76y5nVwGaghWa9Nx-sdgwCa10d3DLHkUzc_nPVbUI/s1600/DSCN8931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3aGPLq1zfBtIsCLYAwFOZsuC7IVsqIa69VN3ZZeTCWBdNq-vnVEcNv1N2Vh9SYOWK1L6iQ_RW3LRGpErDi_lvC3pq2WlPINC8h76y5nVwGaghWa9Nx-sdgwCa10d3DLHkUzc_nPVbUI/s1600/DSCN8931.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Mary also provided the requested trumpeter to do a fanfare to announce the entrance of the bride. Here he is giving us a little demonstration. The Fanfare transitioned into Trumpet Voluntary and the strings joined in. It was quite spectacular!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht01RxKz5RUJ0l0nMtBJTDF7ZMWGZxLOaEpH8H8YzmAIXXtNJNstqzDrI2sbRUnb3J9u6xmLT4Z78vvZ919GA_RWCOGER8lulNGgkcWl5PI4WxNanDnD3QYdvFZ_VjZ9MhfcEzr5iWYu0/s1600/DSCN8933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht01RxKz5RUJ0l0nMtBJTDF7ZMWGZxLOaEpH8H8YzmAIXXtNJNstqzDrI2sbRUnb3J9u6xmLT4Z78vvZ919GA_RWCOGER8lulNGgkcWl5PI4WxNanDnD3QYdvFZ_VjZ9MhfcEzr5iWYu0/s1600/DSCN8933.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Meanwhile, back at the Visitor's Center where the guests entered and the reception was to be held, there were many more special touches like this sign.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67WC_h3uiwQahv6OnMarDIGRfGAmqWemjOLRO65iynmcAzIA8SecW6UPZp72RWrW-ihZIapWStkvveE6xHM-p-n9IlEZXV5XUjf3sWzvBlL7Uc2GqmUpd9CKwLiLY1po1lOHrQxVYS8c/s1600/DSCN8934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67WC_h3uiwQahv6OnMarDIGRfGAmqWemjOLRO65iynmcAzIA8SecW6UPZp72RWrW-ihZIapWStkvveE6xHM-p-n9IlEZXV5XUjf3sWzvBlL7Uc2GqmUpd9CKwLiLY1po1lOHrQxVYS8c/s1600/DSCN8934.JPG" width="640" /></a>The guest book had been provided by their photographer, <span style="text-align: left;">Amy Turner from </span><a href="http://www.yourstilllifephotography.com/index2.php#!/HOME" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Your Still Life Photography. </a><span style="text-align: left;"> Videoing the wedding was the team from </span><a href="http://www.harttoheartmedia.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Hart to Heart Media</a><span style="text-align: left;">. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPTUZ2fZs58y83-53pupNdoLa_9m84TQsviH86sFkCm25jscZcmWESqlXHFbI_UZvPtMUCAi_qtdH_iur_ijkMN7lwkStA6jknrFeLXEZXYeFfPb0QsuTben7iU30Wow2HAwkEH89TQg/s1600/DSCN8942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPTUZ2fZs58y83-53pupNdoLa_9m84TQsviH86sFkCm25jscZcmWESqlXHFbI_UZvPtMUCAi_qtdH_iur_ijkMN7lwkStA6jknrFeLXEZXYeFfPb0QsuTben7iU30Wow2HAwkEH89TQg/s1600/DSCN8942.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieCbnqQrYbpsDeFQK7ijIRsoVb_-E5KGkX4UU0PNphfd5721PQ0bTjyRgxYcva2u6IBmCoQj-X_J_6S4VAw7JLFegc5_UurmOCLFqBi-19Iod0s48WVFQXj26ajjZsBV72RIjJ433Bw0/s1600/DSCN8938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieCbnqQrYbpsDeFQK7ijIRsoVb_-E5KGkX4UU0PNphfd5721PQ0bTjyRgxYcva2u6IBmCoQj-X_J_6S4VAw7JLFegc5_UurmOCLFqBi-19Iod0s48WVFQXj26ajjZsBV72RIjJ433Bw0/s1600/DSCN8938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This pretty cake and cupcakes (if you turn your head sideways, you can see the chocolate cupcakes form the initial C for Chad's last name) were provided by <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/sites/default/files/media/Stores/A-C/AVR/AVR_CakeMenu.pdf" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMhKIu3cOZWC85ILxyjwWMbUI1V6My3XmbOsRBGVcXzMBYtXmvIrltjpMWNnGbVAoczCm6pKCpOCrJ15Knv64Lc2wFH7j3179lxXjPfji97lyw3Uc-DssV4Y311wl-_AufoEbE2KPuKY/s1600/DSCN8939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMhKIu3cOZWC85ILxyjwWMbUI1V6My3XmbOsRBGVcXzMBYtXmvIrltjpMWNnGbVAoczCm6pKCpOCrJ15Knv64Lc2wFH7j3179lxXjPfji97lyw3Uc-DssV4Y311wl-_AufoEbE2KPuKY/s1600/DSCN8939.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Catering this wedding reception was <a href="http://durhamcatering.com/" target="_blank">Durham Catering</a>, one of the best caterers around. They do almost all the weddings at Duke Gardens.  Brian McGuire with <a href="http://www.mcsoundproductions.com/" target="_blank">McSound Productions </a>was the DJ for their wedding reception. I am delighted that I will be officiating his wedding to Tammy in September! <a href="http://www.ninthstreetflowers.com/" target="_blank">Ninth Street Flowers</a> provided all of the floral arrangements, bouquets and boutonnieres.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyHoBrHRLI9qSxBeIUYgcY3X8lqYQq06zTiN11g7RjLxiB30v0ofjofcbEO5cF5M6nPwZLsqtINGFuitaDFJDfhJ1MtwyGy3r_bnJCCogKwDZ0T8O9w86ypywXJOiB1CSdEy10Fm0CxE/s1600/DSCN8946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyHoBrHRLI9qSxBeIUYgcY3X8lqYQq06zTiN11g7RjLxiB30v0ofjofcbEO5cF5M6nPwZLsqtINGFuitaDFJDfhJ1MtwyGy3r_bnJCCogKwDZ0T8O9w86ypywXJOiB1CSdEy10Fm0CxE/s1600/DSCN8946.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is just about time to start the ceremony. You can see that the guests are seated and facing the sun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3NeH3LG_Kk1V4D94YjHY6tgSjFjS-t4xdGe6kXTC44G7YPuGO-i8sxzBMbqhGU_rYm3LI-XJPhcrWNRmsq6UCuBIM6zkFX_pkbQUphroguOJ256XWvN8rdcGDlDqnFZ7DTGgFUvdm3lU/s1600/DSCN8949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3NeH3LG_Kk1V4D94YjHY6tgSjFjS-t4xdGe6kXTC44G7YPuGO-i8sxzBMbqhGU_rYm3LI-XJPhcrWNRmsq6UCuBIM6zkFX_pkbQUphroguOJ256XWvN8rdcGDlDqnFZ7DTGgFUvdm3lU/s1600/DSCN8949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Enter Chad's mother,  Karen, escorted by David, Chad's uncle. Chad's father, Ken, was his best man. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0YjMiAQrvzzZBriGHqyLEp7W27DtLgnLm-fdcDsaiSulSedyFe_sZ9WnwhFq6cIHEE3DOeTKG3wQRSoOcfS3khZyRT3_B2896Op-SYqwLT-Nl4IPUZGIzTd0r9frwedSNXese0u5S00/s1600/DSCN8950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0YjMiAQrvzzZBriGHqyLEp7W27DtLgnLm-fdcDsaiSulSedyFe_sZ9WnwhFq6cIHEE3DOeTKG3wQRSoOcfS3khZyRT3_B2896Op-SYqwLT-Nl4IPUZGIzTd0r9frwedSNXese0u5S00/s1600/DSCN8950.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mother of the bride, Donna, is escorted in by her husband and Emilee's stepfather, Peter. In the background you can see the tent that has been erected over the patio of the visitor's center. Had the weather not cooperated, the ceremony would have been under the tent. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJh_QTTEnUtIA3bP2yXRaa2ZScQlUadWGmpIO5YEsbsVsfQ5IWqtcrjD8y9aSQEnxZ6IbunrOC-P6sECaiqYnhqwpEHmhWmluLUrApCF6UL9ElnMtvfdsShgCN24yhR83RaBg04yTIZk/s1600/DSCN8954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJh_QTTEnUtIA3bP2yXRaa2ZScQlUadWGmpIO5YEsbsVsfQ5IWqtcrjD8y9aSQEnxZ6IbunrOC-P6sECaiqYnhqwpEHmhWmluLUrApCF6UL9ElnMtvfdsShgCN24yhR83RaBg04yTIZk/s1600/DSCN8954.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Waiting for the bride! The fanfare is about to start!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tODaIrD-5di8EtVX2WsKaQLNv4gMR_9XRFe-vxV76Akkuvrb2C1tnBzHm3ah3mTwYD8bSUX662ZvuM6ofhNmp3xJ2zbz4wjXXOqQbN0tbgVGQeWXCb3tcvyX0dxpmMSnlC_Dk2ZSY0s/s1600/DSCN8955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tODaIrD-5di8EtVX2WsKaQLNv4gMR_9XRFe-vxV76Akkuvrb2C1tnBzHm3ah3mTwYD8bSUX662ZvuM6ofhNmp3xJ2zbz4wjXXOqQbN0tbgVGQeWXCb3tcvyX0dxpmMSnlC_Dk2ZSY0s/s1600/DSCN8955.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Amanda Scott with <a href="http://www.aswankyaffairnc.com/" target="_blank">A Swanky Affair </a>was our director and she had arranged for the limo carrying the bride and her bridesmaids to park on the other side of the amphitheater so they could slip into the back of the amphitheater without being seen until it was time. After the bridesmaids were in, the bride appeared. The pathway was too narrow for 3 people so Emilee met her escorts at the entryway.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEg32XP0VpE3pHwKJSLgSmjmJyEVf_U3cqSkuwvezR7Sqot9ccH7qjl39XWsveJHgyy3ViDx6KzYx6eUa0YXBbLVbBpzJ0oU-ayzO4DUOkuB2bqIGO8lS3IrWLqKJxsPMZ8GTk4zPnTks/s1600/DSCN8956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEg32XP0VpE3pHwKJSLgSmjmJyEVf_U3cqSkuwvezR7Sqot9ccH7qjl39XWsveJHgyy3ViDx6KzYx6eUa0YXBbLVbBpzJ0oU-ayzO4DUOkuB2bqIGO8lS3IrWLqKJxsPMZ8GTk4zPnTks/s1600/DSCN8956.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emilee wanted both her father, Lee, and her stepfather, Peter, to escort her in. It worked quite perfectly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisU34VCoQajvvU9NvzuWxzQtidYz5amasRJ4bEUT8S6b7IJVzheFWPK6ValhDLNhqfDSCZdKt3lgYNhv2LPXRlaYQblRFSr-xtTTtsaTeH0eKqQQFhYMRj7525LnHthRE86tRKHU1kavk/s1600/DSCN8958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisU34VCoQajvvU9NvzuWxzQtidYz5amasRJ4bEUT8S6b7IJVzheFWPK6ValhDLNhqfDSCZdKt3lgYNhv2LPXRlaYQblRFSr-xtTTtsaTeH0eKqQQFhYMRj7525LnHthRE86tRKHU1kavk/s1600/DSCN8958.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>When they reached the spot in front of Chad and me, I asked: <i>"Peter and Lee, as Emilee's fathers, do you and her mother, Donna, bless and support her as she comes to join in marriage with Chad?"</i> Of course they answered <i>"We do!" </i>and took their seats.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzAq8NNFfzC4RRLIS1obQft5Jp1LTLavTNIntPAujqkZpt9SPh5GznNru6_srQSzCIFf3xCQUYphhOsm_bN1bI0QvqBZuvA8vYzF_9dM5lZg4VUB2IV3kqps6_soEDp1J9tL_dWxgSvo/s1600/DSCN8963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzAq8NNFfzC4RRLIS1obQft5Jp1LTLavTNIntPAujqkZpt9SPh5GznNru6_srQSzCIFf3xCQUYphhOsm_bN1bI0QvqBZuvA8vYzF_9dM5lZg4VUB2IV3kqps6_soEDp1J9tL_dWxgSvo/s1600/DSCN8963.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And so we began with a warm welcome to all, an opening prayer, then a sweet moment of remembrance for all loved ones who had passed on from Chad and Emilee's lives but left many memories only they could create. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NPp_GVF_WKqehw8LM57GfIDB9Yks-zjv2HTFXBCNr-xsnLGXWp1MIydY15KddAG00a4wexqodn8qyKkaWpRcMmHRzGvZSPJ-OU6Uo5oaOP7AicjcLGcyYMWgApRvPZflxLZ46EeIBoE/s1600/DSCN8969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NPp_GVF_WKqehw8LM57GfIDB9Yks-zjv2HTFXBCNr-xsnLGXWp1MIydY15KddAG00a4wexqodn8qyKkaWpRcMmHRzGvZSPJ-OU6Uo5oaOP7AicjcLGcyYMWgApRvPZflxLZ46EeIBoE/s1600/DSCN8969.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>They chose words by Louis de Bernieres' Captain Corelli's Mandolin for their ceremony because of its meaningfulness to them and the mention of the majesty of nature surrounding us.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCGtPhdTY2HHZK-Af7hnA_Qlnb6HxO4hAJ9V-82V6lBr9MNUNVW4qRluuOzqjuRfhwZqsQDst-i8QAu5o8xo0RfWc0zZmYNUbN3veV66E5WKoeOFWseLraAJZUickPO_Psxp7cB2qOfE/s1600/DSCN8976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCGtPhdTY2HHZK-Af7hnA_Qlnb6HxO4hAJ9V-82V6lBr9MNUNVW4qRluuOzqjuRfhwZqsQDst-i8QAu5o8xo0RfWc0zZmYNUbN3veV66E5WKoeOFWseLraAJZUickPO_Psxp7cB2qOfE/s1600/DSCN8976.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> "Just shy of nine years ago, Emilee and Chad's paths crossed........" </i>Their story began.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSG1RMkmsFgstB4kA7yx2CQPuDd_xy3uV9JroASXvVF0pjZdoHSkNvG0C0yGcQDNLM-iOmzMn5OZGn5CGzBHWun4HjWA6n0jNSif0OTVU5be5UPqQCvytUQWu_TYWp0MbiWJc4dlhJjA/s1600/DSCN8977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZosOMR2hSBgE0FjW8ZtPbOKf38mt1llIYHgU4uyuePcI9pYb11osUkiTXwnGc1KQuKr71gFrXibBgEbE3lJ7EnIJAm6ginIBu-QvXWciglNNKssZh7KjdCg5z7U1LuG5vK1Io6ANZR7Q/s1600/DSCN8983.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Then they heard for the first time what the other had told me about why they loved each other and what they are looking forward to in marriage.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_vPgKVtf5ZGiYroYSi7CUg_HZ_8A5gAugSZlELXqyGuo5W4adodVljbVPl5E2LUQz2egPAAfY7ZJhuwN21nHYemkS_prBPWByJCQQ_c2fdnRBikdaIJt1YJxii3AHDQaAqrJf90sVUo/s1600/DSCN8984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_vPgKVtf5ZGiYroYSi7CUg_HZ_8A5gAugSZlELXqyGuo5W4adodVljbVPl5E2LUQz2egPAAfY7ZJhuwN21nHYemkS_prBPWByJCQQ_c2fdnRBikdaIJt1YJxii3AHDQaAqrJf90sVUo/s1600/DSCN8984.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">By now the sun has just about dropped behind the trees and the guests are enjoying a little shade.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh025YsJRlUs-Og1qaWkZhdgw0g5bCH2sL-x5WHIE37KYNAPX5m08IJOY2NgZUbkj5P1rNxtuUvwGIWkExDgS3W08imMQLY47ppemctGayLEjVC1dqKFphaVZ3Y7VFzSAdkSvudR6NPADQ/s1600/DSCN8987.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh025YsJRlUs-Og1qaWkZhdgw0g5bCH2sL-x5WHIE37KYNAPX5m08IJOY2NgZUbkj5P1rNxtuUvwGIWkExDgS3W08imMQLY47ppemctGayLEjVC1dqKFphaVZ3Y7VFzSAdkSvudR6NPADQ/s1600/DSCN8987.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><i>"These rings are your gifts to each other to remind you always, and those who gaze at their beauty, that you have pledged your love and commitment in marriage to each other....."</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0C_nUqBD41kLZlQtgilzAjj07nMgTskImfC7nWLah2irMxb4Jt4pj5yt1yCwv31nVEnd3GcQ2CHXc7Ec21xGrVvkGUjq-7l5VyvL63JzkJZs9duzFGuGsL2dMwxWIAC4fqoaaiMHgHU/s1600/DSCN8990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0C_nUqBD41kLZlQtgilzAjj07nMgTskImfC7nWLah2irMxb4Jt4pj5yt1yCwv31nVEnd3GcQ2CHXc7Ec21xGrVvkGUjq-7l5VyvL63JzkJZs9duzFGuGsL2dMwxWIAC4fqoaaiMHgHU/s1600/DSCN8990.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> "I give you my heart, forsaking all others from this day forward.  With this ring, I thee wed." </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiJiSMSfI8uiaD7bsZBrmu4BqJEGMlyFXSabbyiOgRSOZbqufSWpW_CYJcuCKNRKCiFHTj5oHx8dTvtSJdWMqv-3NFP81ouhYRGQE14xEXfmRnbBHP_WtRrHQ2wD9EGSAgGgoLZo6bGo/s1600/DSCN8991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiJiSMSfI8uiaD7bsZBrmu4BqJEGMlyFXSabbyiOgRSOZbqufSWpW_CYJcuCKNRKCiFHTj5oHx8dTvtSJdWMqv-3NFP81ouhYRGQE14xEXfmRnbBHP_WtRrHQ2wD9EGSAgGgoLZo6bGo/s1600/DSCN8991.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_t1c2-t51oTG1Tk-XvL3cEOg7V3m3PhQvKBgFKW_8eXHcpsDDvnrO4mAy-AFmBDV5gwqZQ8r42i3NuS1Pra9mdZ5-IxvuXJoWMLSMRzvCvqBhiXbFhu-MKKnSms9luZixJlGK9vOhU4/s1600/DSCN8993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_t1c2-t51oTG1Tk-XvL3cEOg7V3m3PhQvKBgFKW_8eXHcpsDDvnrO4mAy-AFmBDV5gwqZQ8r42i3NuS1Pra9mdZ5-IxvuXJoWMLSMRzvCvqBhiXbFhu-MKKnSms9luZixJlGK9vOhU4/s1600/DSCN8993.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>I heard some little sniffles coming from Chad and so I offered him a hankie in case he needed to tend to his nose before the kiss! Always gets a few chuckles from the guests.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-ReFutyoH36dGhpK_baxBkXSs0uCJVaJWvgxtl17QXzra1O_NL42eUBWSgN-F5AFuJlRBhijI2tq4_B2wQFIDEX5ACGT6aU8QJ4c5Ib-Bq7Qga-3llAR_tQe1-rZWjxs08G-Dzdm_gM/s1600/DSCN8994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-ReFutyoH36dGhpK_baxBkXSs0uCJVaJWvgxtl17QXzra1O_NL42eUBWSgN-F5AFuJlRBhijI2tq4_B2wQFIDEX5ACGT6aU8QJ4c5Ib-Bq7Qga-3llAR_tQe1-rZWjxs08G-Dzdm_gM/s1600/DSCN8994.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> "....I now pronounce you husband and wife! Chad, you may kiss your beautiful wife!"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqLzE5IbeQciuzTlaZY8qKNvMCs4dP44sSjdqUqELO7MRleRHzrWu3z_EgpipNKWPdu3yevQG9-OiR8DPM3CwkKMm13jf9fNI1G5wQIu57Ae_2Hpai6WRI7BpNU9GJkiBZ1lkfwcuptU/s1600/DSCN8996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqLzE5IbeQciuzTlaZY8qKNvMCs4dP44sSjdqUqELO7MRleRHzrWu3z_EgpipNKWPdu3yevQG9-OiR8DPM3CwkKMm13jf9fNI1G5wQIu57Ae_2Hpai6WRI7BpNU9GJkiBZ1lkfwcuptU/s1600/DSCN8996.JPG" width="338" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And he did!! (Carefully remembering to slide his hand under her veil rather than on top risking pulling it off or jerking her head back!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7flGUktosBpNCW_zgJ-k1hrxDLdLop5ipUXHAmmLNC7AEfmnme7BQDrBqS5YDmd_f57Mt0VmfBUb4mH9FN3S2ihQGtZzWvAEs6AJ_d5bcnzoh18nK2nzR2Nm31IY-DU9VEOiQqUe2n4/s1600/DSCN8999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7flGUktosBpNCW_zgJ-k1hrxDLdLop5ipUXHAmmLNC7AEfmnme7BQDrBqS5YDmd_f57Mt0VmfBUb4mH9FN3S2ihQGtZzWvAEs6AJ_d5bcnzoh18nK2nzR2Nm31IY-DU9VEOiQqUe2n4/s1600/DSCN8999.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It's done. You are married! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE54PJh1nKknTulanvOmwAKeNkJUbsVdwlg6vTjwchHIXjXC51eXYZxNYlrMKV1xNuQxbi1uYR02o8X44-40aSS41SCJ2Vl3BxZkeTQl44G8NVkLZh_I9DqJFETEIfARf1iXq27cBzDNY/s1600/DSCN9000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE54PJh1nKknTulanvOmwAKeNkJUbsVdwlg6vTjwchHIXjXC51eXYZxNYlrMKV1xNuQxbi1uYR02o8X44-40aSS41SCJ2Vl3BxZkeTQl44G8NVkLZh_I9DqJFETEIfARf1iXq27cBzDNY/s1600/DSCN9000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And off they go! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xG8F9x0cx7-lNkQRh6mPOmbpccDG6RTCVv386vCKxRpolwNVaR2KCcrxC88jvvXXgEYA7KRJxX016oVa2Dk3-3dfc1YR9Hn1F5mON2WoAAf9jHrMkIBCokV1l3dHftYiQm7kMm1xJW0/s1600/DSCN9002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xG8F9x0cx7-lNkQRh6mPOmbpccDG6RTCVv386vCKxRpolwNVaR2KCcrxC88jvvXXgEYA7KRJxX016oVa2Dk3-3dfc1YR9Hn1F5mON2WoAAf9jHrMkIBCokV1l3dHftYiQm7kMm1xJW0/s1600/DSCN9002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>After the guests departed to the tent for refreshments, the bride and groom and wedding party assembled back at the amphitheater for photos before joining their guests.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVYTW_h3J9hyphenhyphenYYGoZ95DACLDAijM8WP7T7Ue9SzELj7SLuZwzyU1dqyek_A_f4-tJH4hi03ZtuFY52WuiT2g5niVknur-7tGY2FMBAPr8qyR9lAwFEeW_ySBTd-CsrJnpmsITDv_oX5M/s1600/DSCN9008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVYTW_h3J9hyphenhyphenYYGoZ95DACLDAijM8WP7T7Ue9SzELj7SLuZwzyU1dqyek_A_f4-tJH4hi03ZtuFY52WuiT2g5niVknur-7tGY2FMBAPr8qyR9lAwFEeW_ySBTd-CsrJnpmsITDv_oX5M/s1600/DSCN9008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I am glad that Marty snapped a few photos before I got in the picture. This is the couple with the bride's father and her sisters. I just love that pretty dark teal color of the dresses!  Unfortunately I don't have any photos of the couple with the groom's family.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9D13zOf_195CSwEj_01TA7w1PAgE6vYA1PUOFaRQSqu5AGlLf5D2wCvx3Npl1Vsxdq0LtJwPMuV3D3f2uIyUatBN7tbVqCUWGMJuf2dDR_QWAcgZV8Ojrm5Oo9_Hd8D-OdKllO2z8q1E/s1600/DSCN9014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9D13zOf_195CSwEj_01TA7w1PAgE6vYA1PUOFaRQSqu5AGlLf5D2wCvx3Npl1Vsxdq0LtJwPMuV3D3f2uIyUatBN7tbVqCUWGMJuf2dDR_QWAcgZV8Ojrm5Oo9_Hd8D-OdKllO2z8q1E/s1600/DSCN9014.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The couple with her mother, Donna, and her stepfather, Peter. Donna was intricately involved in planning this wedding and put in many hours of hard work and concern over the little necessary details. And her work paid off royally with a gorgeous wedding! Thanks, Donna!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwhjbTwKHRAOyptVzLp_lm6Uq_rufWTWNW899SaqmSUlbcNcqymy0qbnL1RRJo2aSU3fjfZ0xeANesnn2u-ao7t6JC-hyYNdg4ZMjM6Hh_D43puVYWFb4II6Gv7dE2npC8G3fQlvTvBs/s1600/DSCN9011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwhjbTwKHRAOyptVzLp_lm6Uq_rufWTWNW899SaqmSUlbcNcqymy0qbnL1RRJo2aSU3fjfZ0xeANesnn2u-ao7t6JC-hyYNdg4ZMjM6Hh_D43puVYWFb4II6Gv7dE2npC8G3fQlvTvBs/s1600/DSCN9011.JPG" width="524" /></a></div>Okay, Emilee and Chad, it is time to celebrate your marriage. Congratulations and best wishes are in order. It was a delight to work with you and despite all the many email issues with Yahoo, we did it! I know you are so happy and I am so honored to have been a part of your big day, thank you!<br /><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">***********************************************<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To contact me:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><a href="mailto:kayelily@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">mailto:kayelily@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: 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Emilee and Chad's Gorgeous Wedding at Duke Amphitheater!

Aaah! Another wonderful wedding at Duke Gardens for another great couple! Last October, Emilee and Chad contacted me to see if I could offi...

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Charmaine and Steve Come From Boston to Wed at Duke Gardens!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKh2uX8_FlV6vMVa1w4BQYco8W89IcbAXRNJW1YRCyyfkxe6Y6MCtz_aJ7oH0n2UCRayxcr2SNjNYuQzbHwA2XKZ8AcdltLSDRiW8YxIqKZy-SGpKsS8ygLzKqW9hnhwdVn7Hu8aR7No/s1600/DSCN8851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKh2uX8_FlV6vMVa1w4BQYco8W89IcbAXRNJW1YRCyyfkxe6Y6MCtz_aJ7oH0n2UCRayxcr2SNjNYuQzbHwA2XKZ8AcdltLSDRiW8YxIqKZy-SGpKsS8ygLzKqW9hnhwdVn7Hu8aR7No/s1600/DSCN8851.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://gardens.duke.edu/" target="_blank">Duke Gardens</a> is simply spectacular this time of the year! What a great time for a wedding. Charmaine and Steve thought so too and chose May 25, 2014 for their special day. Although they do not live locally, Steve went to Duke University and they just loved the prospect of getting married in these beautiful gardens. They liked the Fish Pond area at the foot of the pergola best.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDE7SYv_BYbX3IVNAQZQIiVOvsAeCzmCWitHvlb9smajNyBMKhaH-0RjLg-ZjSbtFhagbcN1RhRPsbZnWEqVuB4PVBAJ-zAdzqR3cKOkurHGc9Evke7J2DxFCPdetT8IlSPvoLYN4hAo/s1600/DSCN8857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDE7SYv_BYbX3IVNAQZQIiVOvsAeCzmCWitHvlb9smajNyBMKhaH-0RjLg-ZjSbtFhagbcN1RhRPsbZnWEqVuB4PVBAJ-zAdzqR3cKOkurHGc9Evke7J2DxFCPdetT8IlSPvoLYN4hAo/s1600/DSCN8857.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Although Charmaine and Steve have known from practically the day they met a few years ago that they were meant for each other, the wedding plans came together quickly. They hired Amanda Scott with <a href="http://www.aswankyaffairnc.com/" target="_blank">A Swanky Affair</a> to help them pull all the pieces of the wedding together. Charmaine contacted me on April 22nd to see if I was available to officiate. I was tickled to tell her I was. So, she and Steve and I got busy creating a special ceremony for their special day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBK48VoMifD0rNpg1FoSaUP-msN5aA7AVrMxOBZCyxIaJuh1o9VkhxcjclzKanCZQhiTCTBHAFHIN3z8ZZQ6ajTsownxT5Oy5q3nTVGMFdGrIsmDbxadCrNysyxhZEAnPHRrdrz5GV_I/s1600/DSCN8862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBK48VoMifD0rNpg1FoSaUP-msN5aA7AVrMxOBZCyxIaJuh1o9VkhxcjclzKanCZQhiTCTBHAFHIN3z8ZZQ6ajTsownxT5Oy5q3nTVGMFdGrIsmDbxadCrNysyxhZEAnPHRrdrz5GV_I/s1600/DSCN8862.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This is the view of the Fish Pond and the Overlook above it from the pergola. Weddings in all three locations are extremely beautiful surrounded by the majesty of nature. Cara Galati with <a href="http://www.f8photostudios.com/" target="_blank">F8 Photo Studio</a> was our still photographer and Bill Grant with <a href="http://www.cinemacouture.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Couture</a> was videoing. Their reception was at the Piedmont Restaurant in Durham. I did not go to the reception but there I would have surely seen their cake by <a href="http://www.edibleartnc.com/" target="_blank">Edible Art</a>. <a href="http://www.wateredgardenflorist.com/" target="_blank">A Watered Garden </a>provided the floral designs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXS7N7rn4TSQEmiEihIH_Zy1NGzh4JJCQnZ8NjxfdfpsJ_U-XQB9Cxrmp6irabbLc6TBRV7O1ux9IBGw-UcI5jQVk-gwk2pbA9JdVrvL9DVOtusqNbAXOwKYeSMpTHDGG9m20JJX5vy0/s1600/DSCN8865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXS7N7rn4TSQEmiEihIH_Zy1NGzh4JJCQnZ8NjxfdfpsJ_U-XQB9Cxrmp6irabbLc6TBRV7O1ux9IBGw-UcI5jQVk-gwk2pbA9JdVrvL9DVOtusqNbAXOwKYeSMpTHDGG9m20JJX5vy0/s1600/DSCN8865.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The wedding before us cleared out and <a href="http://www.ariosostrings.com/" target="_blank">Arioso Strings</a> set up and began tuning up. Love working with these guys! Always dependable, reliable and EARLY! Not to mention talented musicians who play together beautifully.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDWVqDeKZO_b0bq2pKrhl5YEMZ3oxC9Kb7eCjSgwNDH-lTTFmUSRw4BQrKqswK1fz3W7G6aKTmennPfzPJjhPHOXNVDrQbsgcQasadTSbwyCOMsk-c1cV848Ve-Un93oqljmOT91aWnQ/s1600/DSCN8867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDWVqDeKZO_b0bq2pKrhl5YEMZ3oxC9Kb7eCjSgwNDH-lTTFmUSRw4BQrKqswK1fz3W7G6aKTmennPfzPJjhPHOXNVDrQbsgcQasadTSbwyCOMsk-c1cV848Ve-Un93oqljmOT91aWnQ/s1600/DSCN8867.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The guests arrived and were seated. Amanda got us all lined up to process in from the side behind the guests. Steve's parents were first. Then Charmaine's mother escorted by her son. Then Steve and his two groomsmen and I.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQT8qWlv5DWoWVfhMhIQRmiFvuwoXvPTX9qQh_d4UMnGklRVjTAIZKtIuXl0jFeYiO48Zs5mHy1AxoYZJt3ioQuPzdAQ9uljngmD2pXXNNM4yipX90_a5yID7fvhA390FoMUpAoQLlu1Y/s1600/DSCN8872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQT8qWlv5DWoWVfhMhIQRmiFvuwoXvPTX9qQh_d4UMnGklRVjTAIZKtIuXl0jFeYiO48Zs5mHy1AxoYZJt3ioQuPzdAQ9uljngmD2pXXNNM4yipX90_a5yID7fvhA390FoMUpAoQLlu1Y/s1600/DSCN8872.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The two bridesmaids followed. The first one to enter was Steve's sister, Linda. Charmaine's maid of honor, Daniela, came all the way from Italy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZ3KCUVYA8F9gjq89x9LKeB4Qfmq4E5SSxu-OAqY9oWe4xPkFG1UlLcs_qAJ9PE_2LLztwrZErxjIHDvziqtsZ8PVedVCOW3xpyIPvpjoSzTEY-esUsQNhQbM_LSk5ZRXtEAB3Ma9dRw/s1600/DSCN8874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZ3KCUVYA8F9gjq89x9LKeB4Qfmq4E5SSxu-OAqY9oWe4xPkFG1UlLcs_qAJ9PE_2LLztwrZErxjIHDvziqtsZ8PVedVCOW3xpyIPvpjoSzTEY-esUsQNhQbM_LSk5ZRXtEAB3Ma9dRw/s1600/DSCN8874.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XCkxEn4J6czDKAl_feFkp9Jy54T3diH28VdzhjRwwl2FyUnB_gBPi-7_wsU0TCRboMH0kUsq5dO53YOtFk-54dd6v1VDbl3tPtnexYw1BXeL6whmue2ktaASVN-WXMEezyqUA5rXtGg/s1600/DSCN8875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XCkxEn4J6czDKAl_feFkp9Jy54T3diH28VdzhjRwwl2FyUnB_gBPi-7_wsU0TCRboMH0kUsq5dO53YOtFk-54dd6v1VDbl3tPtnexYw1BXeL6whmue2ktaASVN-WXMEezyqUA5rXtGg/s1600/DSCN8875.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mia carries a flower ball and Connor a birds nest for the rings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVcJK28vI_SG0lg41Dd2ETGLdowpn02S49z6IwZrvXHQtGJBXddmtXwJCVI8k2ODtVbHc-sVQFNC6Z_IdiPIjXyNc-bo-ejUIqvZ5ZcaSWXeIskf3NDxKcjKl_TO2HJXzkrsbYdNRcg0/s1600/DSCN8876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVcJK28vI_SG0lg41Dd2ETGLdowpn02S49z6IwZrvXHQtGJBXddmtXwJCVI8k2ODtVbHc-sVQFNC6Z_IdiPIjXyNc-bo-ejUIqvZ5ZcaSWXeIskf3NDxKcjKl_TO2HJXzkrsbYdNRcg0/s1600/DSCN8876.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Amanda signals the musicians for the bride's entrance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPS6py1AkeXXCq9QVAoWzXNJ2YSZkX4NlQiKfTPZEY0q6azoz8uy_9HzANy7NJJzva49mdSeEPwBz-22lh5-RE3kiBsOrpuW8HtLMXobv8YsL_eNcX68GDPM1UNMtxamGVFd1sOuDYBc/s1600/DSCN8877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPS6py1AkeXXCq9QVAoWzXNJ2YSZkX4NlQiKfTPZEY0q6azoz8uy_9HzANy7NJJzva49mdSeEPwBz-22lh5-RE3kiBsOrpuW8HtLMXobv8YsL_eNcX68GDPM1UNMtxamGVFd1sOuDYBc/s1600/DSCN8877.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I can't tell who is pulling who forward more but both Charmaine and her father are charging forth! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Dbd-pK2vHp8agJwrGXFh3JepLlbbsaHRSwk8axoLKCy1ptCxj-KM0WpoN2QMsVjZA1X_FjDrwA971ooT7zh5KKEGhbVOzIL2rXprASpbv-wUICS1U0nHx6e8AA1BXmuJYOC_J80w0Lc/s1600/DSCN8879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyn_SUqIfK_StkiHK3HtV8LIfokWhvHZurMmJzNxWZzNhql5WqYA_xzQkFqvHmLpwCvC895B5ohKI2oXB0thycnYIuIaYA8x5_Ispe2WDTENPTRw5DYyuUdCwGCiW12Ltb9udEunTFg0/s1600/DSCN8882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyn_SUqIfK_StkiHK3HtV8LIfokWhvHZurMmJzNxWZzNhql5WqYA_xzQkFqvHmLpwCvC895B5ohKI2oXB0thycnYIuIaYA8x5_Ispe2WDTENPTRw5DYyuUdCwGCiW12Ltb9udEunTFg0/s1600/DSCN8882.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sweet moment of goodbye!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCGaBHgGu8oAfYafxg_gYy74mGDLhNw_Gunap4JhrQcLct8f4EbbFD1vlqb3LHvMNU7Z38OQLmTFiKUPhf4rIH_I43LHY-ExK9npYM3Dc74K9haSNjvuNxdBqTTiNomgNPwAfQBCjudA/s1600/DSCN8883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCGaBHgGu8oAfYafxg_gYy74mGDLhNw_Gunap4JhrQcLct8f4EbbFD1vlqb3LHvMNU7Z38OQLmTFiKUPhf4rIH_I43LHY-ExK9npYM3Dc74K9haSNjvuNxdBqTTiNomgNPwAfQBCjudA/s1600/DSCN8883.JPG" width="414" /></a></div>And off we go into the ceremony. The bride and groom and I had never met in person before the wedding. I was unable to attend the rehearsal due to another wedding. But they are both meticulous planners and we had it all written out so everyone was on the same page and Amanda directed the rehearsal with proficiency.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFKOPLlboLitU8pjZg2KVU22-WbbsxpgF7sLB_q0bCatt3s0M4zGA0IMrJ0HlBNOvm6IYTk7d5dM82L6IZDabJ3x2gDUrJVPo45kslGZfQx62-NhzL6ooPdUZqKq-MisgQztk7wZzqPA/s1600/DSCN8884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFKOPLlboLitU8pjZg2KVU22-WbbsxpgF7sLB_q0bCatt3s0M4zGA0IMrJ0HlBNOvm6IYTk7d5dM82L6IZDabJ3x2gDUrJVPo45kslGZfQx62-NhzL6ooPdUZqKq-MisgQztk7wZzqPA/s1600/DSCN8884.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A warm welcome to all the guests and a sweet prayer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAjpf1EYhEf1zuUt3gnVR2DAG_-Dakm0P8LxsJrcmH-H-uFw5P5fRTJQ7SdLBJBCwTJh-NrbibT99T0nj4RizTcCofNcIZqGM7mO3RRA8hv3PIqFNREAzwNGKGuw7WUdDYaG_HGlVDkQ/s1600/DSCN8887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAjpf1EYhEf1zuUt3gnVR2DAG_-Dakm0P8LxsJrcmH-H-uFw5P5fRTJQ7SdLBJBCwTJh-NrbibT99T0nj4RizTcCofNcIZqGM7mO3RRA8hv3PIqFNREAzwNGKGuw7WUdDYaG_HGlVDkQ/s1600/DSCN8887.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBckq3TUywLaHHnxJwNoL5MQ4VZhnMl0bYcmCAcdRD1WqTlCI72POdopak5qzo7JONRv2_rS-zzxGtygwj-6hC8BK87eJwnFDw6fAKtHXoiTRKcmmGbdM115RfHctQyab7l6OcuWy46fE/s1600/DSCN8889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBckq3TUywLaHHnxJwNoL5MQ4VZhnMl0bYcmCAcdRD1WqTlCI72POdopak5qzo7JONRv2_rS-zzxGtygwj-6hC8BK87eJwnFDw6fAKtHXoiTRKcmmGbdM115RfHctQyab7l6OcuWy46fE/s1600/DSCN8889.JPG" width="412" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is when we had a blessing for their unborn baby and their commitment as parents. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pCjRCs-LI73eqMmxO-LSyLBaK5w1_E1f4uUSR6HqaFq_sqT6ik-nFez1jFwrgsJlISPiWs4dYdXtkXfRXgbtopcEiOn2U_2ivpI656SdA5RH-Vy4Y5i3p1ikw7JqGisgx5MvzfE25cs/s1600/DSCN8891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pCjRCs-LI73eqMmxO-LSyLBaK5w1_E1f4uUSR6HqaFq_sqT6ik-nFez1jFwrgsJlISPiWs4dYdXtkXfRXgbtopcEiOn2U_2ivpI656SdA5RH-Vy4Y5i3p1ikw7JqGisgx5MvzfE25cs/s1600/DSCN8891.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Steve's friend of nearly 30 years, Burt, shared with us the words of Wilferd Arlan Peterson in "The Art of Marriage."<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkGxqPgl4o3piHItlvFPIaOGPvu75riGVVisG_69S3xKM0hBerBI6hg7cLn5cR5ithEYJGWamMQ6xnlll6eR71zK4c9xOeDWll07WwPgJz8RMNPAEXyKgZv1bEwi0_HiclXx657nsgPA/s1600/DSCN8894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkGxqPgl4o3piHItlvFPIaOGPvu75riGVVisG_69S3xKM0hBerBI6hg7cLn5cR5ithEYJGWamMQ6xnlll6eR71zK4c9xOeDWll07WwPgJz8RMNPAEXyKgZv1bEwi0_HiclXx657nsgPA/s1600/DSCN8894.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Charmaine's close friend and mentor, Ingrid, shared an excerpt from Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTmEfsBNODXK6d06qPRmBChIsDQB6SOuAWXJY80GU39lwaqKfNWTm2oXR9tTqu2Hyoi6FPo7LjJOl4pGa0qzZJNFZlbCoKqRqJKw98-5rMDx7dG_Vq80NNMCAsHZm0yWpOB1b_NgywRI/s1600/DSCN8899.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTmEfsBNODXK6d06qPRmBChIsDQB6SOuAWXJY80GU39lwaqKfNWTm2oXR9tTqu2Hyoi6FPo7LjJOl4pGa0qzZJNFZlbCoKqRqJKw98-5rMDx7dG_Vq80NNMCAsHZm0yWpOB1b_NgywRI/s1600/DSCN8899.JPG" width="608" /></a></div>I stepped out from behind the bride and groom to tell their love story and the proposal story. Everyone enjoyed hearing about that.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ngOvOwz6FYk5XUMj5tWT639uTkmmUwvGV0IH-wnj3Ec-rYFRrdif6SJs9DVqfVUr5Um7m6uFh61gDhVMZfYegzIW9J6ZQ-uDkP0VAzGk-OuVQ8yBYyD_e17xoO1Untznw0p68dfSmOk/s1600/DSCN8901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ngOvOwz6FYk5XUMj5tWT639uTkmmUwvGV0IH-wnj3Ec-rYFRrdif6SJs9DVqfVUr5Um7m6uFh61gDhVMZfYegzIW9J6ZQ-uDkP0VAzGk-OuVQ8yBYyD_e17xoO1Untznw0p68dfSmOk/s1600/DSCN8901.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then they got to hear what each other told me in confidence about why they loved each other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0De8yNOCZr6c-GGzYaSSEt1CihYCeEM-Uf46mmcu39kK6Rs7zbbdQrHSvYnMwZgh31rBy5q30r1wdiG7m_JwOO9oalg0w57JyjXlHUAVnJl8t6jNTBYoelI3yyeR3RVYhzGgoCp-Lv2U/s1600/DSCN8903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Your daughter is blessed to have such dedicated parents. Thank you for the honor of joining you in marriage. 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