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Candace and Pesh's Fabulous Wedding at Prestonwood Country Club!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sally Oakley of <a href="http://www.sallyoakley.com/" target="_blank">Sally Oakley Personalized Wedding Planning</a> sent Candace and Pesh (full name Rupesh) my way back last September. We met and because I have done quite a number of Hindu/American blended ceremonies, they chose me to officiate. They were delighted that their ceremony could be very couple-specific which includes the story of how they met and fell in love, what they love about each other, and they could write their own secret vows. They have a great love story! See the story of their engagement at this post: <a href="http://raleighweddingblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Candace+and+Pesh" target="_blank">Candace and Pesh</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2phNNxa-LPq_4avvRBDccML6i-lAYVbGI_x3VG0r7lqAcfVi4TcuSJ9yMFXLpJonxym-QyryyvoeJjP8saGmleMVtbzFs9pm61LRC6NwUHXdTqeqqhvd4ssu6I-tSx_imPbxx6JdFFE/s1600/DSCN1241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2phNNxa-LPq_4avvRBDccML6i-lAYVbGI_x3VG0r7lqAcfVi4TcuSJ9yMFXLpJonxym-QyryyvoeJjP8saGmleMVtbzFs9pm61LRC6NwUHXdTqeqqhvd4ssu6I-tSx_imPbxx6JdFFE/s1600/DSCN1241.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Their gorgeous wedding was held at the prestigious <a href="http://prestonwood.com/Weddings---Special-Events.aspx" target="_blank">Prestonwood Country Club</a> in Cary. Sally and her staff had worked hard to make the couple's dream wedding a reality. Their photographer was the famous <a href="http://www.darablakeley.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">Dara Blakely</a> and her crew. Their videographer, Rob, was with <a href="http://twentyonefilms.com/" target="_blank">Twenty-One Films</a>, and <a href="http://www.raleighviolinist.com/" target="_blank">Udeshi Hargett</a>, violinist, provided the lovely music for the ceremony.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibY-yB3fdiebS_XO0Xy63IBFqx14XcGYZkc7KSwcyebnDbW3d00wRAghfAJDLUR8KOgBHvTV6NroUZEieDbwIpoXmwT9tPKcpK6qQ0wRMAPhyphenhyphenREtf_-4TJtXXrUGynV2Bq8ypbop4OGsc/s1600/DSCN1247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibY-yB3fdiebS_XO0Xy63IBFqx14XcGYZkc7KSwcyebnDbW3d00wRAghfAJDLUR8KOgBHvTV6NroUZEieDbwIpoXmwT9tPKcpK6qQ0wRMAPhyphenhyphenREtf_-4TJtXXrUGynV2Bq8ypbop4OGsc/s1600/DSCN1247.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.freshaffairs.com/" target="_blank">Fresh Affairs</a> did the florals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRGf99QqlepijBg3TvtkhAuPdKS5qU-6HlUhrpl8i6BIeqIXsiXiCinuJi4gAA2gCV7nHCXDjmV-kdKvBNqH5zLw3F9jB_36f6OhP2DtbhrPOWx48QM6lF7CU34FAdt70fNxEaVviJmM/s1600/DSCN1254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRGf99QqlepijBg3TvtkhAuPdKS5qU-6HlUhrpl8i6BIeqIXsiXiCinuJi4gAA2gCV7nHCXDjmV-kdKvBNqH5zLw3F9jB_36f6OhP2DtbhrPOWx48QM6lF7CU34FAdt70fNxEaVviJmM/s1600/DSCN1254.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>This is the setting for the ceremony. An air wall at the back of the guests was opened up to flow into the adjoining ballroom after the ceremony and the ceremony area was flipped with tables and chairs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EEg3YJ949OWbLnNDTfYZuHyFopLU-fyqQGcZT_MBeCyoPBpZ7vj-NfqI4rZYPDPsy7QSG-DtplE1Mw-cOjMXJx97U4zRMzfyD8xjiG6zrYIJ6Cuj3tZBmMYTtxrzyum2lKt7AiSnYX0/s1600/DSCN1265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EEg3YJ949OWbLnNDTfYZuHyFopLU-fyqQGcZT_MBeCyoPBpZ7vj-NfqI4rZYPDPsy7QSG-DtplE1Mw-cOjMXJx97U4zRMzfyD8xjiG6zrYIJ6Cuj3tZBmMYTtxrzyum2lKt7AiSnYX0/s1600/DSCN1265.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>After the entrance of Candace's grandmother and the parents, Pesh and his groomsmen and I entered and waited for the bridesmaids to make their entrance and take their places on the steps. Then it was time for Candace to enter. She was escorted in by her grandfather and her stepfather. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmz8zZgP0e2A3x9bVFmOddqt7Sv0aA-nF8WoETesVUTFW_7ZhJeE6qjOczHcWwiskLFV8lLMGwWVl6Wq89lcpn8pNsUsiYZ9n-TK-NFVPauLaX9ca8Ml9-paX0YfzDZHGLAD7rvvPhiE/s1600/DSCN1279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmz8zZgP0e2A3x9bVFmOddqt7Sv0aA-nF8WoETesVUTFW_7ZhJeE6qjOczHcWwiskLFV8lLMGwWVl6Wq89lcpn8pNsUsiYZ9n-TK-NFVPauLaX9ca8Ml9-paX0YfzDZHGLAD7rvvPhiE/s1600/DSCN1279.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And so we began with a warm welcome, prayer, tribute to the parents, and remembrance of those who could not join us.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDaoIJ_cbTKh1p4sxAGwtBtYBkwpKl7BoTtKeuBQHU3rhgZySSpAdxQwdddYwS1d4v5Lnfil1Nt_Mcv8xdL6AZHb3FdlWIzqt7nbqJ06ik3HQ3PE5BGPUA-IElHVdC3QEfPb1evcSbLo/s1600/DSCN1294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDaoIJ_cbTKh1p4sxAGwtBtYBkwpKl7BoTtKeuBQHU3rhgZySSpAdxQwdddYwS1d4v5Lnfil1Nt_Mcv8xdL6AZHb3FdlWIzqt7nbqJ06ik3HQ3PE5BGPUA-IElHVdC3QEfPb1evcSbLo/s1600/DSCN1294.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then I had the honor of telling their story which garnered some good laughter from their guests. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SkyNWUjoXhfrKo42Qbe1drMDqSvz8g2qW4U-6GAmNJcK8ct0r2uzJf428EkjlPsEo1xRg0s-lWJvoXO2a8ipnRgkvB5-1zl493Nmzx9fHuEDtrAC0hqNgYTF7sbXsk-WJEtRnqC2zfA/s1600/DSCN1297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3SkyNWUjoXhfrKo42Qbe1drMDqSvz8g2qW4U-6GAmNJcK8ct0r2uzJf428EkjlPsEo1xRg0s-lWJvoXO2a8ipnRgkvB5-1zl493Nmzx9fHuEDtrAC0hqNgYTF7sbXsk-WJEtRnqC2zfA/s1600/DSCN1297.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>At this point I am telling each of them what the other told me in confidence--what they love about their partner 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/AVvXsEiNVpnKoVTa5UINTLZI7djcGt2E27IfCE3QEyjlhJxqyhmpcZ3oEmroUF3zvi2G33jXeSjHf3DUx4yF06EUhnd0tWXKGQ4U8_gkZyzHXRhQElFRs0l8yKZXtDkHrGWBZBK8gHYLkPB2x2E/s1600/DSCN1298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVpnKoVTa5UINTLZI7djcGt2E27IfCE3QEyjlhJxqyhmpcZ3oEmroUF3zvi2G33jXeSjHf3DUx4yF06EUhnd0tWXKGQ4U8_gkZyzHXRhQElFRs0l8yKZXtDkHrGWBZBK8gHYLkPB2x2E/s1600/DSCN1298.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Again, we had some good laughs! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDYq4meXhoQ2FPX_eKX3iCVHtpUZu0wl02zxi0dBqZToD9VS2CIvSeXJzSnis2xLMmkViA_aAwzvxPRc9cO6HWJk6z5kYNucXee25cX9u6N1dOZVEopqLul1a2wn-mtKnjoaGHI6sW64/s1600/DSCN1299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDYq4meXhoQ2FPX_eKX3iCVHtpUZu0wl02zxi0dBqZToD9VS2CIvSeXJzSnis2xLMmkViA_aAwzvxPRc9cO6HWJk6z5kYNucXee25cX9u6N1dOZVEopqLul1a2wn-mtKnjoaGHI6sW64/s1600/DSCN1299.JPG" width="580" /></a></div>For the vows we incorporated the Hindu tradition of Sapta Padi and I ascended the steps where the Maid of Honor and Best Man were waiting. Then the couple took a step for each of the seven vows.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8aeG-n_-LIBjONDVT2DDkwiWShYkLD32LBHx-5MWX_qg79J1Wu1evqoSaujRTS-Sv965DhI5JjHIy0aCfxTpdZdSGiq5PRND9cm5RZC29f3TQPRLr11Knk0M8-CK9d2cNRWkY4hTXmLI/s1600/DSCN1311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8aeG-n_-LIBjONDVT2DDkwiWShYkLD32LBHx-5MWX_qg79J1Wu1evqoSaujRTS-Sv965DhI5JjHIy0aCfxTpdZdSGiq5PRND9cm5RZC29f3TQPRLr11Knk0M8-CK9d2cNRWkY4hTXmLI/s1600/DSCN1311.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>They had written secret personalized vows with a touch of humor and they read them from my book as they exchanged rings.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkK-sBDNGEqu57IsrJMrQdKG0DaXaEvYgdAv62O0o1eGR7SzEf-1s2LuQA93sp3cqYGAkRc5Kn0ftUxCscCgTRU2mHtIPqp-VAnvyWK1otUCB0xftd0iR8agfmWb8SMOF4-XSxudBfFvE/s1600/DSCN1313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkK-sBDNGEqu57IsrJMrQdKG0DaXaEvYgdAv62O0o1eGR7SzEf-1s2LuQA93sp3cqYGAkRc5Kn0ftUxCscCgTRU2mHtIPqp-VAnvyWK1otUCB0xftd0iR8agfmWb8SMOF4-XSxudBfFvE/s1600/DSCN1313.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The pronouncement of marriage! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGmrdIv9K_jJpSVw_tRI2qRErNHWrGliLmk99W1EOxzt3bup3x59vYgv17RPJGRvB8OY5FpvGn6GQSmkXDx_SnFXmbIPFvjomAQoYVCwoE6wkRqAOlJwD-ZXXAWPKgSFpLW6jzoAEPfzk/s1600/DSCN1316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGmrdIv9K_jJpSVw_tRI2qRErNHWrGliLmk99W1EOxzt3bup3x59vYgv17RPJGRvB8OY5FpvGn6GQSmkXDx_SnFXmbIPFvjomAQoYVCwoE6wkRqAOlJwD-ZXXAWPKgSFpLW6jzoAEPfzk/s1600/DSCN1316.JPG" width="520" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ahh! The Kiss, Looks like a scene from a movie! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTgDInSxci8_iw_bsk_RpNhfIp4v4r_3buCcRy62XQ34AfG_WB_GHKHEmQBazhDgu4LbhtGe7EnONMUtOFSnee4TbWCKq5ra1GMzER4PimCGnP1-oSXKXIXhliulA-93mdKDUVjrOg5ow/s1600/DSCN1317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTgDInSxci8_iw_bsk_RpNhfIp4v4r_3buCcRy62XQ34AfG_WB_GHKHEmQBazhDgu4LbhtGe7EnONMUtOFSnee4TbWCKq5ra1GMzER4PimCGnP1-oSXKXIXhliulA-93mdKDUVjrOg5ow/s1600/DSCN1317.JPG" width="612" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It is done! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNge_UIncv6qEserHiXyzNPxyiYjBsrVd4fLs4KcDOlO9eEkQON9311KvTdZCPtJc__jjLAFNtecl_z55hWnG4L5X7wl1HJhd7e3lgG8jCwx8eRlOn_F7PmnCefGROYfQafXnCGR1Ji_U/s1600/DSCN1319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNge_UIncv6qEserHiXyzNPxyiYjBsrVd4fLs4KcDOlO9eEkQON9311KvTdZCPtJc__jjLAFNtecl_z55hWnG4L5X7wl1HJhd7e3lgG8jCwx8eRlOn_F7PmnCefGROYfQafXnCGR1Ji_U/s1600/DSCN1319.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The new Mr. and Mrs. step into their future! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMQRKqgdApG1yUemG9lyQZifkzeFHFSRgVQYPxApSyd2lFagbUfTpWezKY-K09GhteHEI6vWUSBNvxJDrGV91GYtbvTIOtFHT5wkO79xQdr8R_pm09GGntrzN1qPlcYm0qmPA0NmNvig/s1600/DSCN1324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMQRKqgdApG1yUemG9lyQZifkzeFHFSRgVQYPxApSyd2lFagbUfTpWezKY-K09GhteHEI6vWUSBNvxJDrGV91GYtbvTIOtFHT5wkO79xQdr8R_pm09GGntrzN1qPlcYm0qmPA0NmNvig/s1600/DSCN1324.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Candace and Pesh--what a romantic and meaningful ceremony! 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Candace and Pesh's Fabulous Wedding at Prestonwood Country Club!

Sally Oakley of Sally Oakley Personalized Wedding Planning sent Candace and Pesh (full name Rupesh) my way back last September. We met and ...

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Romantic Engagement Story for Candace and Pesh!

<div class="article-header" style="display: table; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center; width: 750px;"><h1 class="title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: #333333; display: table-cell; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 40px 0px 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 670px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have the great honor of joining Pesh and Candace in marriage on August 9th. I am delighted that they gave me permission to post their engagement story on my blog for you to enjoy! A few days after their wedding, I will be posting photos of their wedding for you to marvel over!!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://udeshihargettblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-journey-of-true-love-story-of-pesh.html" itemprop="url" rel="bookmark" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #333333; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">The Journey of True Love - the story of Pesh and Candace</a></h1></div><div class="article-content entry-content" itemprop="articleBody" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 10px auto 5px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L-UJXJ_wqYU/UjZUw_N9cqI/AAAAAAAAAFI/zv6yV9FSPEo/s1600/DSC_8515a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L-UJXJ_wqYU/UjZUw_N9cqI/AAAAAAAAAFI/zv6yV9FSPEo/s640/DSC_8515a.jpg" style="-webkit-border-image: url(data:image/png; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 9; border-image-source: url(data:image/png; border-image-width: 9px; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px 36px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Corsiva Hebrew';"><span style="font-size: 19px;">          </span></span></b></span><br /><i>I met Candace and her mom, Diana at a wedding show when they stopped by my booth to hear me play. Even though I meet so many people at wedding shows, I remember the lovely conversation we had and how much I enjoyed speaking with Candace and her mom. A few days later, I was introduced to Candace’s fiance, Pesh (Rupesh). It is exciting for me to work with them because their wedding is not only a union of two beautiful people but also a union of two cultures - very much like my own. With Pesh’s heritage being Indian, we discussed incorporating some Bollywood tunes to personalize their wedding music. I for one, can’t wait for their wedding day to see the wonderful elements of the two cultures blend together and see them start their new life as husband and wife.</i></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 36px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><div style="color: #333333;"><i>- Udeshi Hargett</i></div><div style="color: #333333;"><i><br /></i></div><i><span style="color: blue;">(Udeshi is a very talented violinist with whom I frequently do weddings. She will be providing her beautiful music for Pesh and Candace's wedding and I am looking forward to the Bollywood tunes!)</span></i><br /><div style="color: #333333;"><i><br /></i></div><h3 style="color: #333333; font-weight: bolder; margin: 0.83em 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>How they met:</u></b></span></h3><div style="color: #333333; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><h3 style="color: #333333; font-weight: bolder; line-height: normal; margin: 0.83em 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"></div></h3><h3 style="color: #333333; font-weight: bolder; margin: 0.83em 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Pesh and Candac</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">e first met in May 2010 at Raleigh Times in downtown Raleigh. Though both had come with friends, they only had eyes for each other. Candace saw him walking towards her as the proverbial tall, dark and handsome man, and immediately garnered an introduction through a mutual friend, Courtney Wileman. She was happy that she didn't have to resort to 'accidentally bumping' into him to meet him and instead got to spend the night getting to know him and sharing her cheese fries with him, a fact that Pesh to this day remembers. For his part, he spent the night admiring her beauty and scenting her hair and perfume from the slight breeze that day. They had a great and easy conversation with NO awkwardness, a great starter to a great relationship. </span></h3><h3 style="color: #333333; font-weight: bolder; margin: 0.83em 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Proposal:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">It happened on a typical Friday at work for Candace. While a proposal had been in the works for the couple, Candace had no clue what was going to come. However, she was the only one. Pesh, her extremely dedicated fiancee, not only had a day long outing planned, but was also involving Candace’s family and friends in it. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Nothing spells devotion more than being in cahoots with friends and family, that’s for certain.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Back to the proposal; the beginning of the ride involved her Mom. As her boss at work, she gave Candace quite a scare when she told her to come to her office and hand in Candace’s phone to her. After reluctantly handing in the phone, Candace was sad that she wouldn’t be able to indulge in her texting with Pesh for the day; but that hesitation was quickly overshadowed by what came next.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWr6sTrBEyoj2lAP5Syi-I4oCF3Sq-Ytu02zNbBJwAs_bQK6Ufb0aYAMsMH_Zkbp7MWkIgxTGx_aEkOJmBkjaiAIRkIDtGDJYmQ_wd5XWAeU1LRCnnd7COTt_-9L3GRu__ZyQK4UMZe6O/s1600/DSC_8556a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWr6sTrBEyoj2lAP5Syi-I4oCF3Sq-Ytu02zNbBJwAs_bQK6Ufb0aYAMsMH_Zkbp7MWkIgxTGx_aEkOJmBkjaiAIRkIDtGDJYmQ_wd5XWAeU1LRCnnd7COTt_-9L3GRu__ZyQK4UMZe6O/s640/DSC_8556a.jpg" style="-webkit-border-image: url(data:image/png; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 9; border-image-source: url(data:image/png; border-image-width: 9px; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Her Mom handed her a folder and inside the folder was a camera and a letter. The letter was from Pesh and the camera was to video her responses to the questions in the letter out loud. It started out extremely sweet with Pesh asking her if she was well, and then stating that there was absolutely no facebook, solitaire, twitter, instagram, emails, and texting for her for the day, and finally, an I love you. While most of the questions were pretty basic, the best one was where Candace had to spell Pesh’s last name - Prajapati - backwards three times. She completely failed that before her mom gave a pencil to write it out! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Then came the next step. She walked back into her office, and there sitting at her desk giggling was her best-friend (now Maid of Honor) Samantha Bradley. Candace was shocked, yet again when she was told that she had to be blindfolded, but she still ran with it. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">I call that guts.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Samantha blindfolded her and drove her in a truck all the way to Frankie’s Fun Park in Raleigh, a place full of memories for the young couple. She got out of the truck and Samantha yelled “SURPRISE!” Candace was like surprise what? What are we doing here and she kind of laughed and said, “Don't you want to play games with me?” She played along and ended up having a great day with shooting basketballs and riding go-carts, even answering further questions of Pesh on video pretty well. Then they got back into the truck and headed to their next destination: a deli shop.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jason’s Deli in Cary was a sandwich shop that Pesh and Candace often went to; so no surprise there that that’s where Pesh next led Candace to. The only thing different from the shop was the girl, Tini - Pesh’s sister - standing in front of it. They hugged and went inside to order lunch. After eating, Tini, pulled out a camera and recorded more questions about Pesh where Candace nearly got stumped on a question regarding a certain car he used to drive; finally she got the lightbulb over her head, answered it, and moved onto the next destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 4px; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQIq7jedi8zdiODi-Mbx0jWEl4VbQeUTFkit268DSly254iRQ60PUVF_sW1biUHD8PZ5vZ20rINemKFq7FXQmn9s_w5umINDLp85eac5TmMNrggV7-wDVGzyx6xGwxFw-xA5b2ujH8-cD/s1600/1000191_716175012844_1648140391_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQIq7jedi8zdiODi-Mbx0jWEl4VbQeUTFkit268DSly254iRQ60PUVF_sW1biUHD8PZ5vZ20rINemKFq7FXQmn9s_w5umINDLp85eac5TmMNrggV7-wDVGzyx6xGwxFw-xA5b2ujH8-cD/s640/1000191_716175012844_1648140391_n.jpg" style="-webkit-border-image: url(data:image/png; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 9; border-image-source: url(data:image/png; border-image-width: 9px; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Candace getting pampered at the nail salon with her mom and friends</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">This time, Candace got to re-meet her Mom who was standing in front of her in another parking lot of a nail salon. Pesh, smart guy he is, arranged a girl’s night out - in this case, afternoon - with the most important women in Candace’s life right then: her Mom, her best friend, and future sister-in-law.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">A male scheduling girl bonding. True love right there.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Her Mom joined in Samantha’s and Tini’s fun by rolling down the window as they were driving through a parking lot. A random lady passing by made their day by asking Candace, “are you okay? You’re not being kidnapped are you?” The rest of the people just walked by, pretending that they didn’t see a thing. Oh the heroes of the world where art thou? A little bit later, Candace was walked into a store and escorted up an elevator - all the while blindfolded.  A couple more steps and the untying of the blindfold later, Candace opened her eyes to see her sweet college friend, Ashley Mooney (her now bridesmaid) in front of her. After the customary hugging and kissing, Candace discovered that she was in front of Pandora at Crabtree Mall. Apparently Pesh had set this up for her to pick out whatever charm she wanted, another gift from him to her.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The blindfold was put on again, but this time, the next location was only a couple steps away - The Cheesecake Factory. <o:p></o:p></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 4px; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEurl1om2azxq0sd1ZeP0in0F9a2j5ZmmiLHGDgUcCVqgjuZE4_K-5fBFGWELA1mLq85aK7hg4MpjF-ZqLdSEnCbM12ivJIRYO_BBKI8BWDTuyXmMafUV6S6_QeTEXQCxX8R_X_Y6l0olK/s1600/1014262_716175267334_768713530_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEurl1om2azxq0sd1ZeP0in0F9a2j5ZmmiLHGDgUcCVqgjuZE4_K-5fBFGWELA1mLq85aK7hg4MpjF-ZqLdSEnCbM12ivJIRYO_BBKI8BWDTuyXmMafUV6S6_QeTEXQCxX8R_X_Y6l0olK/s640/1014262_716175267334_768713530_n.jpg" style="-webkit-border-image: url(data:image/png; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 9; border-image-source: url(data:image/png; border-image-width: 9px; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">The girls stopped at Cheesecake Factory for appitizers and a drink</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Let me just say: Go-carting at a fun park, lunch at a deli-shop, girl’s time mani-pedi, and then a Pandora charm?? Oh you lucky, lucky girl. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">While enjoying cheesecakes while having more girl bonding time, Candace was most definitely stressing out about what was going to happen next. She had an inkling that a proposing was on the way but Pesh had kept her on toes for so much that day that she was just a bundle of nerves.  She couldn’t stop mentioning about wanting to go home and getting dressed as everyone else was, and as everything else, Pesh made sure that little detail was taken care of just like her nails. Candace got to finally leave the Cheesecake Factory with explicit instructions to be ready at 8:15PM sharp for her date. Her ride Ashley did a pretty neat job getting her home on time and steering her into a gorgeous dress that showcased her beauty inside and out. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">At last 8:15 arrived and Candace was still high on nerves and excitement. She fully expected Pesh to be picking her up, so she was slightly surprised to find an older gentleman in formal dress looking for a ‘Miss Candace.’ She answered yes and was asked to follow him; she fully expected Pesh to be seated in the limo when she walked in, but there was also a disappointment. James, the driver drove down roads familiar to the couple, since they had recently signed a lease to move into a beautiful townhouse in the same neighborhood that the limo turned into. At this point, Candace finally figured out that this was going to be THE NIGHT, and her nervousness disappeared to be replaced by full-on excitement!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">James got out the car first and rolled out a red carpet for her to walk on before at last getting to meet Pesh. She walked through the townhouse they arrived at - the one where the future couple will get to live - wearing a <i>huge</i> smile just for Pesh. She opened the back porch door and there he stood, finally, with about thirty candles or so surrounding him<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">They immediately hugged and Pesh asked her how her day was, and she replied with how much fun and yet exhausting it was. Then after he asked her to step back and put her purse down, he got down on one knee, told her how absolutely amazing she was and how much his life had changed with her in it, pulled out a ring, and popped the question: “Candace Gayle, will you marry me?” He couldn’t stop smiling and she couldn’t stop yelling YES!<o:p></o:p></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 4px; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFWji5bAQBtSAGTCYWcm_OWqr8xgXHgWiweSyIZGBuDErBRMR725Gu_JDkCx4BtXK42fEccUjZkLricvyRja0oLqSlemh6UNc5QvVkKblgfGYeyinskGDGb46Gub2YvSl2gUtsLmAqZhv/s1600/1010732_716176070724_786269490_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFWji5bAQBtSAGTCYWcm_OWqr8xgXHgWiweSyIZGBuDErBRMR725Gu_JDkCx4BtXK42fEccUjZkLricvyRja0oLqSlemh6UNc5QvVkKblgfGYeyinskGDGb46Gub2YvSl2gUtsLmAqZhv/s640/1010732_716176070724_786269490_n.jpg" style="-webkit-border-image: url(data:image/png; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 9; border-image-source: url(data:image/png; border-image-width: 9px; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="548" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">In the back porch of Pesh and Candace's new townhouse where Pesh got down on one knee and asked Candace to marry him </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">They hugged and kissed and blew out the candles before leaving for the last part of the day. Before getting into the limo, Pesh lifted her hand and said “James, my man, she said yes!” And James replied, “very good Mr. Pesh.” It was like a scene out of a movie. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The end of the day turned out to be a part celebrating the engagement with the couple’s closest friends after calling both pairs of parents and Tini to relay the exciting news. A typical Friday at work turned out to be one of the best memories of a girl’s life for Candace!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnfe6YVSmXYDjcq8RHv_sFgQf-ef7opIaQ5X1Fbb3eVaBV7N5DWCyz_0eJTSidhwYXxB5DvXoVxDYe2QC7uO7vJjUHIhUjqY3nhLJVJbhyphenhyphenJCmc4s0lnEZcYz291URBb6aXfdcfWDciNzD/s1600/P1230392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnfe6YVSmXYDjcq8RHv_sFgQf-ef7opIaQ5X1Fbb3eVaBV7N5DWCyz_0eJTSidhwYXxB5DvXoVxDYe2QC7uO7vJjUHIhUjqY3nhLJVJbhyphenhyphenJCmc4s0lnEZcYz291URBb6aXfdcfWDciNzD/s640/P1230392.JPG" style="-webkit-border-image: url(data:image/png; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 9; border-image-source: url(data:image/png; border-image-width: 9px; border: 9px none; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: auto; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="364" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Wedding:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 7.5pt; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Candace and Pesh both are interested in combining both their cultures into a timeless wedding. They love unique ceremonies and Pesh sees it as a sign that humanity is becoming more accepting of current times, a regard I fully second.  Their theme is going to be mostly romantic/classic with soft colors and a warm atmosphere to welcome their guests.  After dinner finishes, it’s time to dance, which Candace expects to be very colorful and loud. A lovely compliment to the ceremony as the bride is to the groom. <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you enjoyed reading this post, please leave a comment and your well wishes for Pesh & Candace. </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">We want to hear from you! If you would like to contact Udeshi Hargett please send us a message at<a href="mailto:info@raleighviolinist.com" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">info@raleighviolinist.com</a> / <a href="http://www.raleighviolinist.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">www.raleighviolinist.com</a>, 252-292-1307, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/udeshihargett" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">Facebook</a> or find us on any other social media channel.</span></div></h3></div></div>

Romantic Engagement Story for Candace and Pesh!

I have the great honor of joining Pesh and Candace in marriage on August 9th. I am delighted that they gave me permission to post their enga...

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Fabulous Interfaith Wedding for Alyssa and Jay at The Cotton Room!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I met Alyssa and Jay, I knew they would plan a spectacular wedding day with all the nicest little touches and I was not disappointed! They are both ambitious, intelligent and gracious to boot. We met last February and decided we were a good fit and got started on the ceremony right away. They were referred to me by <a href="http://www.thecottonroomdurham.com/" target="_blank">The Cotton Room</a> where their wedding took place on July 13, 2013. It was my great pleasure to work with The Cotton Room wedding coordinator Amalia who had everything under control and moving right along. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1emfBGonrqsgDLQVGaVeKgEZyOPc0j-UrzmhRu7bT4aCM6cjk-rDWnyl6Q8mhUGaysSJ8U5hSYOhyVvPT2mm184iKOrqeLS_PfWGc3XsBtFeq-PjuypEsuXjFp1XNOP9KSZeqSDB2CA/s1600/DSCN1652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1emfBGonrqsgDLQVGaVeKgEZyOPc0j-UrzmhRu7bT4aCM6cjk-rDWnyl6Q8mhUGaysSJ8U5hSYOhyVvPT2mm184iKOrqeLS_PfWGc3XsBtFeq-PjuypEsuXjFp1XNOP9KSZeqSDB2CA/s640/DSCN1652.JPG" width="412" /></a></div>This is a photo taken "behind the scenes" before the drapes are opened after the ceremony and the tables spread out. Isn't this a beautiful flower arrangement by Brandi Dennison with <a href="http://www.trianglecatering.com/" target="_blank">Triangle Catering</a>? Notice the orange in it? How unique and fragrant!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbkj6rr1gzT3MSMsjNV1-PRyVtFrOo87TtB7aet4gZyUWKB_b299VC70hqRHfgHB4JtRawg-HcLz5acRLW779sLTPKYqMca1QCFFGf1vboagoNgBuZTK0DRn_2xtM8-Seuttb6g0lvw/s1600/DSCN1654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbkj6rr1gzT3MSMsjNV1-PRyVtFrOo87TtB7aet4gZyUWKB_b299VC70hqRHfgHB4JtRawg-HcLz5acRLW779sLTPKYqMca1QCFFGf1vboagoNgBuZTK0DRn_2xtM8-Seuttb6g0lvw/s400/DSCN1654.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is one wedding cake but apparently more were coming because of the additional cake stands. Or maybe there were to be cupcakes which are all the rage these days. <a href="http://www.bluemoonbakery.com/maps.htm" target="_blank">Once in a Blue Moon Bakery</a> was in charge of these sweet things! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KLOmCCwhSk6aQuwE4xDw_6q0FYTUhtjXUkurb_L8J5dJqEqgi3c4cWPe-4D15OGDESWOnxA3oVgQ0n62Htan-d_WlD6rQ2ayQjzRoXCRbo_oxs_fGF_nTltXivBcjOWzYXC7s7wNsw/s1600/DSCN1657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KLOmCCwhSk6aQuwE4xDw_6q0FYTUhtjXUkurb_L8J5dJqEqgi3c4cWPe-4D15OGDESWOnxA3oVgQ0n62Htan-d_WlD6rQ2ayQjzRoXCRbo_oxs_fGF_nTltXivBcjOWzYXC7s7wNsw/s400/DSCN1657.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Ah, a menu after my own heart! I adore Indian food! Jay is Indian and of course this will fill the bill for those guests who prefer ethnic food. Too bad I had to dash off to another wedding or I would have hung around and tasted it all!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpCUtB2WD3NOVk5O4j9ZVY7JLkCWNQ8bAZOD8YIBECeuE8QF1vbH_mUvEM_cNbb2YSZLQF1PXm6y92sPz8yqC901Q_iHV769CmaPBf3qTGFWowp1Tnvtf2OmWl66MTvzARSfZT-vcPw/s1600/DSCN1658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpCUtB2WD3NOVk5O4j9ZVY7JLkCWNQ8bAZOD8YIBECeuE8QF1vbH_mUvEM_cNbb2YSZLQF1PXm6y92sPz8yqC901Q_iHV769CmaPBf3qTGFWowp1Tnvtf2OmWl66MTvzARSfZT-vcPw/s400/DSCN1658.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> And for those guests with a preference for American fare, this is a sure to please menu. Yummy! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EsZZJS0v-nBRaVdXlhv3MaF2ht62IOvrGTCElSQgGUctBimz-3QCBwa5JANF6cQYz1maOeynxbZlZQzslv0xLF8PdVgfGIeMiSpb3gcMUtQs3YqYpUzBInnhBePTBP_hyphenhyphen34DJmIG5w/s1600/DSCN1678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EsZZJS0v-nBRaVdXlhv3MaF2ht62IOvrGTCElSQgGUctBimz-3QCBwa5JANF6cQYz1maOeynxbZlZQzslv0xLF8PdVgfGIeMiSpb3gcMUtQs3YqYpUzBInnhBePTBP_hyphenhyphen34DJmIG5w/s640/DSCN1678.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>In the bridal suite, Alyssa's bridesmaid was attaching her veil as her mother and our little flower girl Olivia look on.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkQ224KmPNfyCCGrvi2p54EIznhA0fLGYsqHTZaDNXL0HlH3acVLKEYo_dJKEJRTShsHE7jqnn0o7aA99uuIQzQMxcGjVCEXWg7bVllfTtzhOCnjIx-R9FEGQPugqbuYG4_0o8RueWQ/s1600/DSCN1679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkQ224KmPNfyCCGrvi2p54EIznhA0fLGYsqHTZaDNXL0HlH3acVLKEYo_dJKEJRTShsHE7jqnn0o7aA99uuIQzQMxcGjVCEXWg7bVllfTtzhOCnjIx-R9FEGQPugqbuYG4_0o8RueWQ/s640/DSCN1679.JPG" width="292" /></a></div>Olivia took her job seriously and very purposefully sprinkled the petals as she came down the aisle with her mother. She is just barely two years old and a very smart and determined little girl!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUkw4zzLbVndvS8KA-u5Z1SL8YezESMVCz99AChGi-FkVyzFxogQZLf41Xh9ON_6QhnDcO-LAIi_VhaikxyDwI4DAgZxXusrLkxCDGdz8-_RpnbKbdMyqiolz9fiwjJ61oJQxjo5njQ/s1600/DSCN1683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUkw4zzLbVndvS8KA-u5Z1SL8YezESMVCz99AChGi-FkVyzFxogQZLf41Xh9ON_6QhnDcO-LAIi_VhaikxyDwI4DAgZxXusrLkxCDGdz8-_RpnbKbdMyqiolz9fiwjJ61oJQxjo5njQ/s400/DSCN1683.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>And this sweet baby girl is probably our youngest guest. There were lots of children present for the wedding and form the most part they were very well behaved, or at least while I was there!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MjuuOoaBhgL0YykzynoAxU26dVDdVSvAINuQcQ55mBNJD8yPam3ARaE93Ca-_qmEMzm2z6NTDJ0nJrubQHFonQGHwIcH9RlfJYO2KTr-VkV3dMlL-h7Jm0dgieZvPubm4-IqkqB4Jg/s1600/DSCN1685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MjuuOoaBhgL0YykzynoAxU26dVDdVSvAINuQcQ55mBNJD8yPam3ARaE93Ca-_qmEMzm2z6NTDJ0nJrubQHFonQGHwIcH9RlfJYO2KTr-VkV3dMlL-h7Jm0dgieZvPubm4-IqkqB4Jg/s400/DSCN1685.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Our musicians from <a href="http://ariosostrings.com/" target="_blank">Arioso Strings</a> were warming up and ready to go.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOylWCATi35zC7uhaIZuYlPStDB6cnycJbrJw52-gUX7e4JEqrWnGpPfRJ0AWu7V3qAh5DpSrQTq-gzgjMCAcRZ4GG7lmBXhV14aVicBf2CUMfYiq2tIsM2pAbTnDi-s4gXNlOPz9pw/s1600/DSCN1687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOylWCATi35zC7uhaIZuYlPStDB6cnycJbrJw52-gUX7e4JEqrWnGpPfRJ0AWu7V3qAh5DpSrQTq-gzgjMCAcRZ4GG7lmBXhV14aVicBf2CUMfYiq2tIsM2pAbTnDi-s4gXNlOPz9pw/s640/DSCN1687.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Just a few minutes after this was taken, the guests were asked to take their seats and we had a full house and even added a few more seats at the back.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKaFHFbgBKHX63x_q3VFwPanMZvfyJvjxwn5j3nG7oIUKDwzPVNgtsLRdiohkF1rYqpuQ-R3GKFbQzyH7-ehkFsdza437kHBxu60J5E7a3-W5-yOqdzxu6TuOS4rRryGcZ-LEfChH6w/s1600/DSCN1688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKaFHFbgBKHX63x_q3VFwPanMZvfyJvjxwn5j3nG7oIUKDwzPVNgtsLRdiohkF1rYqpuQ-R3GKFbQzyH7-ehkFsdza437kHBxu60J5E7a3-W5-yOqdzxu6TuOS4rRryGcZ-LEfChH6w/s320/DSCN1688.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> The color theme was gray and yellow. Such a pretty buttery yellow.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC35xNkr2JvQpKCAPBMgLcDFRgcQ7Ar1NPG-GVM7DdcvIksa4m1gSNBrdJ50p3TItGLEAl5vYOYop687SaslihtleTHmbqYWoOTFx6T2srGfh86WCEiHt4hO06bGXsIBhLiz5YKWHKQ/s1600/DSCN1689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC35xNkr2JvQpKCAPBMgLcDFRgcQ7Ar1NPG-GVM7DdcvIksa4m1gSNBrdJ50p3TItGLEAl5vYOYop687SaslihtleTHmbqYWoOTFx6T2srGfh86WCEiHt4hO06bGXsIBhLiz5YKWHKQ/s640/DSCN1689.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>I had the great pleasure to work with Hooman Bahrani with <a href="http://vesic.com/" target="_blank">Vesic Photography</a> for the first time! He is such a great photographer. I met him a couple of years ago when he was the presenter of a program about using Pinterest at the <a href="http://www.pwgnc.com/luncheon.html" target="_blank">Professional Wedding Guild</a> luncheon. He knows his stuff!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUa4gekr2dQSE8w3AuoKYUShtJEB1XXOl-T-PBYrWtAUcfbHpvkbpgB_guITCHM3_QzU8Z2pSab_wGT0_sLkapLC7jTgDtvc3mVXnDndgEX9ZTfWUbQ8gO-KqBdSt5aZm4j6QdSB76_Q/s1600/DSCN1690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUa4gekr2dQSE8w3AuoKYUShtJEB1XXOl-T-PBYrWtAUcfbHpvkbpgB_guITCHM3_QzU8Z2pSab_wGT0_sLkapLC7jTgDtvc3mVXnDndgEX9ZTfWUbQ8gO-KqBdSt5aZm4j6QdSB76_Q/s400/DSCN1690.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><a href="http://morseentertainment.com/" target="_blank">Mike Morse Entertainment</a> DJ Rangananthan Rajaram provided amplification for me and then played the reception.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfB1hMcK7RmoZa9xdCaL2h_rNvuokdH1O8SKj4DwTazeZc2sBrC9zlO9-Ihsv2R35FfsqbujixgU1dHwqlnGw8EPso8urrQR-gzCzW2JwwkCDJqI9PXee5hyUNSnZW0CmnNBJOt0F4zw/s1600/DSCN1693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfB1hMcK7RmoZa9xdCaL2h_rNvuokdH1O8SKj4DwTazeZc2sBrC9zlO9-Ihsv2R35FfsqbujixgU1dHwqlnGw8EPso8urrQR-gzCzW2JwwkCDJqI9PXee5hyUNSnZW0CmnNBJOt0F4zw/s640/DSCN1693.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>What a pleasure it was to have Alyssa's grandparents, Ken, Sr. and Jean, with us for the ceremony. They are waiting to get in line to process in. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSc0AL1-0fJf7yXmpIyOuTQsiEkw_gr_VU2xtJjI4JwU0Lc3vXrL6VLDC01AuOWh_T9Idt1ZyF8o8JOXhyphenhyphenEsk9idDkEnXn9kAKNzqaVeTtQsEAAY3W6S9vmWZH0o7fCrAdWAa0-uk7A/s1600/DSCN1701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSc0AL1-0fJf7yXmpIyOuTQsiEkw_gr_VU2xtJjI4JwU0Lc3vXrL6VLDC01AuOWh_T9Idt1ZyF8o8JOXhyphenhyphenEsk9idDkEnXn9kAKNzqaVeTtQsEAAY3W6S9vmWZH0o7fCrAdWAa0-uk7A/s640/DSCN1701.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Amalia got us all lined up and cued us in. After the grandparents, it was time for Jay's parents, Amita and Dilip.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKAeP4ORA_VHpAm1j7mDCCp2_TzSRBGV_RNNPKUWgiI5WRs0s1lpmKXud8KMwJwQ8VNogwXe2AAnIBZloCoPZLTzdJelQx-TxPIyRhc3B_aZJbQGbKbYhxKTxYB2y1aGrQnTxs4OBoQ/s1600/DSCN1703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKAeP4ORA_VHpAm1j7mDCCp2_TzSRBGV_RNNPKUWgiI5WRs0s1lpmKXud8KMwJwQ8VNogwXe2AAnIBZloCoPZLTzdJelQx-TxPIyRhc3B_aZJbQGbKbYhxKTxYB2y1aGrQnTxs4OBoQ/s640/DSCN1703.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Next it is Mother of the Bride, Priscilla, escorted in by her son Michael who circled around to come in with the groomsmen. As it turns out guests were sitting in her place on the front row so she sat next to Jay's parents.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVDqDU5BXIJrvT1THXbSJaZV4VPVkecs7GyWk-VHTBqZsFa2Yzt1NPNAtpCyl4mbJqByYsFDiHPI4pxQNPz8uIcwB1KqcwTHw673Hc1reRPgRSraFOXxAHSxtZM7yAyGlBncOOpagrg/s1600/DSCN1704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVDqDU5BXIJrvT1THXbSJaZV4VPVkecs7GyWk-VHTBqZsFa2Yzt1NPNAtpCyl4mbJqByYsFDiHPI4pxQNPz8uIcwB1KqcwTHw673Hc1reRPgRSraFOXxAHSxtZM7yAyGlBncOOpagrg/s640/DSCN1704.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Let's go, guys! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAdZsEuii-tmmHJKnvQgcGMCXO6R6PzG9LreAfrAmXpgLDfnFeikdfXiUMhghopQ50-EM6IQqoCKLnTnL7biE_BHBpxjdT_eyS-TTgYT_MR-a2C40XM9F3eYjb64zHaJh3BLO8qBgyA/s1600/DSCN1708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAdZsEuii-tmmHJKnvQgcGMCXO6R6PzG9LreAfrAmXpgLDfnFeikdfXiUMhghopQ50-EM6IQqoCKLnTnL7biE_BHBpxjdT_eyS-TTgYT_MR-a2C40XM9F3eYjb64zHaJh3BLO8qBgyA/s640/DSCN1708.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Last minute coaching for Olivia who truly did not need it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MflnIEwc-6MJtVjZpzz8nSQm0WY5rwO697kALV7ViGa3EgSa-emPUpecjS8Vhteln9PIDUHdYSuK3qnHlEFPICyG_EcrV239F7hScOjsQjqGlB20n11d0rjcZzk9Jop9OFE6-i5qlQ/s1600/DSCN1714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MflnIEwc-6MJtVjZpzz8nSQm0WY5rwO697kALV7ViGa3EgSa-emPUpecjS8Vhteln9PIDUHdYSuK3qnHlEFPICyG_EcrV239F7hScOjsQjqGlB20n11d0rjcZzk9Jop9OFE6-i5qlQ/s640/DSCN1714.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>On the other hand, Dylan, ring bearer, took one look and ran the other way. Someone turned him around and pointed him back down the aisle where he spotted his father and ran to him.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_a1ZFYCtsG4B-UDR2ddpX4pRk3ODJZ-YUb0amsrUY6YFG1jzOrrcZuWpdzHRaTtmOWsIJhkjsQHcaYrJykqs2xmEaYcJAE7V3R_TvzqXfq3rTFtx-VlmozcmTiA8ceGzlv8SCWO13Q/s1600/DSCN1715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_a1ZFYCtsG4B-UDR2ddpX4pRk3ODJZ-YUb0amsrUY6YFG1jzOrrcZuWpdzHRaTtmOWsIJhkjsQHcaYrJykqs2xmEaYcJAE7V3R_TvzqXfq3rTFtx-VlmozcmTiA8ceGzlv8SCWO13Q/s640/DSCN1715.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbw0V3I41oo27lcPbVgwVjAufWfsUjvkPd_357500cuRBn04qS78PDDLwvj05H_ylxgq9mxLh1xqPnyMWRRF4F-ft1Tc9rGFFHClrbeDe_MaWOpx80nBtCYLTMgXeW9tB4GVRolP-PzQ/s1600/DSCN1717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbw0V3I41oo27lcPbVgwVjAufWfsUjvkPd_357500cuRBn04qS78PDDLwvj05H_ylxgq9mxLh1xqPnyMWRRF4F-ft1Tc9rGFFHClrbeDe_MaWOpx80nBtCYLTMgXeW9tB4GVRolP-PzQ/s640/DSCN1717.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> Here comes our gorgeous bride escorted by her proud father, Ken.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiS3FATprusJOHdRkDO9O6-4ljhIF6Ts5JkRMNAbTC-NLmRpDRYaQmmwCnUo_K4H1bsupg_i_HsBvBxT6fU7Mu0ONSFErFbouha-ASET88Hm526-1f3C8zma5bl5ISIHP5SM8qwYGcNw/s1600/DSCN1719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiS3FATprusJOHdRkDO9O6-4ljhIF6Ts5JkRMNAbTC-NLmRpDRYaQmmwCnUo_K4H1bsupg_i_HsBvBxT6fU7Mu0ONSFErFbouha-ASET88Hm526-1f3C8zma5bl5ISIHP5SM8qwYGcNw/s640/DSCN1719.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Oops! Almost tripped on the dress! A challenge for Fathers of Brides! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2lz7IgRvZRqmV93dfQC1eDP1Bdb0fiHVGJQvTSZ8U3xfgbG3GCt0f6bHIy3oOKUBokr1KNyAJPSuZGE3KReX5PhBa8bFVwpas0MKugmKtSA1vt_7ki9PLitvMBEA0hXZf5B5O-0-5w/s1600/DSCN1720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2lz7IgRvZRqmV93dfQC1eDP1Bdb0fiHVGJQvTSZ8U3xfgbG3GCt0f6bHIy3oOKUBokr1KNyAJPSuZGE3KReX5PhBa8bFVwpas0MKugmKtSA1vt_7ki9PLitvMBEA0hXZf5B5O-0-5w/s640/DSCN1720.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And so we begin.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwz5g4GgFENkFYz6bSRgOJNhb_WFt5GnxD1XAgU_4rKGRyqgiNoXBKruxxiKjE278Ztqq8EHnaP0mYGF8sRwID6RhLEgywshuB_mgIkF31jBkip5dEPRDLfa0MaG9IdvyDTUaJ6YHuJw/s1600/DSCN1725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwz5g4GgFENkFYz6bSRgOJNhb_WFt5GnxD1XAgU_4rKGRyqgiNoXBKruxxiKjE278Ztqq8EHnaP0mYGF8sRwID6RhLEgywshuB_mgIkF31jBkip5dEPRDLfa0MaG9IdvyDTUaJ6YHuJw/s640/DSCN1725.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>When I stepped out from behind the bride and groom to do the tribute to their parents, I discovered Priscilla on the groom's side. She quickly got up and moved to her correct seat because by then the guests sitting there had figured out they were in the wrong seats! (notice Alyssa fussing with her veil)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDgIk-7uvhQyiplPIeq00U2bpB5cNygAFaICaDSehZjqW4IT1s5XADSmJxevY31onA0pQVwD5CdfZE8J5xkP_p8g3Jw87TUVPNOfaTmNqG2eYONkR-j1ghPt7kE68-Ti35KaxuSAWHA/s1600/DSCN1740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDgIk-7uvhQyiplPIeq00U2bpB5cNygAFaICaDSehZjqW4IT1s5XADSmJxevY31onA0pQVwD5CdfZE8J5xkP_p8g3Jw87TUVPNOfaTmNqG2eYONkR-j1ghPt7kE68-Ti35KaxuSAWHA/s640/DSCN1740.JPG" width="364" /></a></div>Look! No veil. The veil slipped off and the maid of honor took it and I did not see it again! It was at this point that I began relating the amusing story of their courtship which took place at pharmacy school at Carolina. Many of the guests were their former classmates so they really related. I really don't remember hearing so much laughter at any other wedding. The guests just loved it--and looks like Alyssa and Jay did too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipx1CyzmP41-MFGW-R7r5bLCYeyxUEK8bykpFx9QUpVxhD-MFB4Zv81iUvF4xXqzX0T2y5M1f55Se9WlIflHecDeN0mAr8CcZBeAj9JGGhJ-N4uv2Ew45pnZrA6ILGQ4uPeg3q5m_mTg/s1600/DSCN1742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipx1CyzmP41-MFGW-R7r5bLCYeyxUEK8bykpFx9QUpVxhD-MFB4Zv81iUvF4xXqzX0T2y5M1f55Se9WlIflHecDeN0mAr8CcZBeAj9JGGhJ-N4uv2Ew45pnZrA6ILGQ4uPeg3q5m_mTg/s640/DSCN1742.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>In the Christian tradition they lit the Unity Candle which then served as the fire for the Mangal Fera ceremony in the Hindu tradition. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLVJ5idTHfcHgXlza-2gTTU_IQ2eyZbIZzs3M0Rty4yTjGzVMl3DLuFzrvsO6PFYu40VnUYov2hyVpJgmPEB8pcjhNyDOOc7IBj9WsvHVYnaS6V4T7Ftb-5RoSUDQbAPB4F-NUxE_Xg/s1600/DSCN1744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLVJ5idTHfcHgXlza-2gTTU_IQ2eyZbIZzs3M0Rty4yTjGzVMl3DLuFzrvsO6PFYu40VnUYov2hyVpJgmPEB8pcjhNyDOOc7IBj9WsvHVYnaS6V4T7Ftb-5RoSUDQbAPB4F-NUxE_Xg/s640/DSCN1744.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>They walked counter-clockwise around the fire 4 times showing that each of them consents to the marriage in the Hindu tradition.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatFbW2yXIx8Njohhk5dL8qFI8KidYoNmD62s5FiqRn38fsCSgNjrYkKteq264xVyrAO5tU0LAzmCGjpOvdTJj0wGZxZgg_90qYLRWOKyx9CNhAsvnGnrEQ-1T_NHUEX0DzmPjHlaaNQ/s1600/DSCN1748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatFbW2yXIx8Njohhk5dL8qFI8KidYoNmD62s5FiqRn38fsCSgNjrYkKteq264xVyrAO5tU0LAzmCGjpOvdTJj0wGZxZgg_90qYLRWOKyx9CNhAsvnGnrEQ-1T_NHUEX0DzmPjHlaaNQ/s640/DSCN1748.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Each round signified a different aspect of life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydCZdh9Xy52q1pntwO6JV6Jwr9qgG7yo1psqnGgfZqkH67m9BEEPimFKaeUAYDE7w36R9L5TxJcFvjqAZEUe7eGdvopA2eQ2gFuoexbwYKjcbANFTvXcEx-IMMjQhkwREhuST81FVSw/s1600/DSCN1753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydCZdh9Xy52q1pntwO6JV6Jwr9qgG7yo1psqnGgfZqkH67m9BEEPimFKaeUAYDE7w36R9L5TxJcFvjqAZEUe7eGdvopA2eQ2gFuoexbwYKjcbANFTvXcEx-IMMjQhkwREhuST81FVSw/s640/DSCN1753.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>In the Hindu tradition of Sapta Padi, they took seven steps, one for each vow they repeated after me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRfE7W9wtlCv2hY9PjroV76q8lgM5CCD2Z8-zNDXLNx86Gz1_3dWsBIDYi5wbUvSH3JRf2ccB-tUvMvLGWwdwECL1TSfcdOz_L1pLI0jeCxhZKeHIMzTWQa0BSBBOZahjK2_fK8C3Vfw/s1600/DSCN1755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRfE7W9wtlCv2hY9PjroV76q8lgM5CCD2Z8-zNDXLNx86Gz1_3dWsBIDYi5wbUvSH3JRf2ccB-tUvMvLGWwdwECL1TSfcdOz_L1pLI0jeCxhZKeHIMzTWQa0BSBBOZahjK2_fK8C3Vfw/s640/DSCN1755.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>Then Jay placed around Alyssa's neck the Mangal Sutra--a sacred black necklace as a symbol of acceptance to share his life with her. So much easier to do without the veil!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEduPsN5ayUKQoNS7MfYHrNhWNjYGJKnrzgGCYXRy8_NQvSkJwRjyNQIGASFJQfkT5u7k9-Or8KGBag6_EEjqIRD5n0Qs4HbHNgGtrZcdb92Y8_jCYuFt1lNlN-uDz9iQ9McD2bNQz1Q/s1600/DSCN1757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEduPsN5ayUKQoNS7MfYHrNhWNjYGJKnrzgGCYXRy8_NQvSkJwRjyNQIGASFJQfkT5u7k9-Or8KGBag6_EEjqIRD5n0Qs4HbHNgGtrZcdb92Y8_jCYuFt1lNlN-uDz9iQ9McD2bNQz1Q/s640/DSCN1757.JPG" width="624" /></a></div>In the American tradition they exchanged rings and read their American vows to each other from my book.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieb0PCmDZyxhD-XxkSROBsfSrxEtcR0GWXHWBok-wRen_LIPTKXK10gjDK7ieSbxi9VxF0ByXyabbtjHkBKKYw2eBRw6Vk64Azm3Arue4jRUz_KRKfIhJnEdkfjfCq3m_1o91U2sANbw/s1600/DSCN1759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieb0PCmDZyxhD-XxkSROBsfSrxEtcR0GWXHWBok-wRen_LIPTKXK10gjDK7ieSbxi9VxF0ByXyabbtjHkBKKYw2eBRw6Vk64Azm3Arue4jRUz_KRKfIhJnEdkfjfCq3m_1o91U2sANbw/s640/DSCN1759.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FbU7O4lByDHgRD6mUMpOEUv6mupHobv0vy2P7c1M3cyoxAt9hTRCnohbkS9ERiXUF36YZn2d4usElYn6E6OzDVx49gBe668GZ81IedwC2PJOsZjRSMAFxgwO891gSGiERExzf4-9yQ/s1600/DSCN1760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FbU7O4lByDHgRD6mUMpOEUv6mupHobv0vy2P7c1M3cyoxAt9hTRCnohbkS9ERiXUF36YZn2d4usElYn6E6OzDVx49gBe668GZ81IedwC2PJOsZjRSMAFxgwO891gSGiERExzf4-9yQ/s640/DSCN1760.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil15QMcJJcd5dXhCr2Ct47BF32E7q-s363-77CrfQ8YvnbFZlc2kXEd76QPUaMi5gj2SUGuYrGccoQQBz87H9Xgj37gxIM-3KtyOC3JzrcIpjufOy-UJwk-vmT1dC27u8ChF_7UN7Rmw/s1600/DSCN1762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil15QMcJJcd5dXhCr2Ct47BF32E7q-s363-77CrfQ8YvnbFZlc2kXEd76QPUaMi5gj2SUGuYrGccoQQBz87H9Xgj37gxIM-3KtyOC3JzrcIpjufOy-UJwk-vmT1dC27u8ChF_7UN7Rmw/s640/DSCN1762.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmVGIfziB0Sqzav-bokJTLBmiell1_N5yJJRZIJN_PQxLO7q0nuDra6Fuw7VcmWdEu9r1o4Mk9LTG5zguQ7B2b7Eemgd1c8_ydXqUGCBIyeHrsAcJ3cMSm_kkzRVgSpPg_d_1Y5PZQ/s1600/DSCN1763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNmVGIfziB0Sqzav-bokJTLBmiell1_N5yJJRZIJN_PQxLO7q0nuDra6Fuw7VcmWdEu9r1o4Mk9LTG5zguQ7B2b7Eemgd1c8_ydXqUGCBIyeHrsAcJ3cMSm_kkzRVgSpPg_d_1Y5PZQ/s640/DSCN1763.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tzoXH2z9EV9p0ErHx1Cw46BRcAju7_T1gnil8K0RAvTl1mSgPcc87RHpC06pXCCIZqyH3FEm_48a-D6XQsYmlwlJoUZ-rH_AXAX_ETN04edoEc9cF0Ir0M1eRVhekH44fKDZm-L-KQ/s1600/DSCN1766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tzoXH2z9EV9p0ErHx1Cw46BRcAju7_T1gnil8K0RAvTl1mSgPcc87RHpC06pXCCIZqyH3FEm_48a-D6XQsYmlwlJoUZ-rH_AXAX_ETN04edoEc9cF0Ir0M1eRVhekH44fKDZm-L-KQ/s640/DSCN1766.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixavgRmtaZlD7w2LZ7PKBYeWoz77-qkv44nGFES7zGc35TB4-MXu0iga4FhU8aKDR6JlqomnTcVkA9EjcmEd_d-noo04-rA9GOueH0jNmhAXdJKsGYlhFyZUpK3gcP0FnEoeBR-5HH3g/s1600/DSCN1767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixavgRmtaZlD7w2LZ7PKBYeWoz77-qkv44nGFES7zGc35TB4-MXu0iga4FhU8aKDR6JlqomnTcVkA9EjcmEd_d-noo04-rA9GOueH0jNmhAXdJKsGYlhFyZUpK3gcP0FnEoeBR-5HH3g/s640/DSCN1767.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">While the guests were enjoying cocktails, the wedding party and family gathered behind the scenes. Alyssa and Jay were so thrilled to be married and happy that the ceremony went so well, despite the lost veil! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCPopOvg7sYVo2Kq7jIe4uvyBsowPjAnKdlNRplZQEq0Rei2EeQ5b3e1BxVizOp5_4RuyZxJuhI3CJgIoRt2ExgvGrJ-LCN9y9W93ICjfMze53UMVYfDSDtk9T1xZCQ-IIy7Xg95-Ug/s1600/DSCN1672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCPopOvg7sYVo2Kq7jIe4uvyBsowPjAnKdlNRplZQEq0Rei2EeQ5b3e1BxVizOp5_4RuyZxJuhI3CJgIoRt2ExgvGrJ-LCN9y9W93ICjfMze53UMVYfDSDtk9T1xZCQ-IIy7Xg95-Ug/s400/DSCN1672.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Jay and Alyssa, what a fabulous wedding! Loved it. Loved your creativity and careful planning. It was a pleasure and an honor to be a part of your wedding day!<br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">***********************************************<o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">To contact me: <o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:kayelily@aweddingminister.com">mailto:kayelily@aweddingminister.com</a><o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">919-345-4608<o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://aweddingminister.com/raleigh_north_carolina_wedding_minister.htm">My Website</a><o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/kayelily/#http://pinterest.com/kayelily/my-weddings/">Pinterest</a><o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/revkayelilyweddings?ref=hl">Facebook</a><o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Or leave a comment below!<o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>                          <br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">************************************************<o:p></o:p></div><br />

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