Some of my favorite wedding ceremonies this fall were held in the lovely outdoors -- as we get ready to go into Winter, here's a mini-review of some favorites!
Aaron & Carmen had a backyard wedding that included home-brewed beer (two varieties!) and wonderful, creative table settings, each table different -- the vibe at their ceremony was laid-back and happy!
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| I had a sip of St. Rogge's Saison, and it was delicious! |
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| Carmen is a crafter, and did the decorating herself! |
Jordan & Tuesday were married on Flagler Beach, and although it was a bit on the warm side, there was a lovely breeze! They included a Sand Ceremony, which is always great for a beach wedding.
One of the coolest, most creative weddings I've ever officiated was Jackie & Chris' wedding at Disney's Grand Floridian Hotel. Their ceremony included a verse about roller coasters, references to The Haunted Mansion (where they got engaged), a Dr. Seuss verse -- and Jackie's dress and bouquet were AMAZING! What a fun, fun couple!
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| Jackie's roses were a special type that had black edges -- and in the middle of her bouquet was a Haunted Mansion key! Chris also had a Haunted Mansion key in his boutonniere! |
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| Check out this super-cool photo taken by the Haunted Mansion! |
Have you ever heard of a bride & groom arriving by seaplane? Miranda & Brian did exactly that, at The Duncan House in Tavares! The venue is on a lake, and the house itself is such a perfect place for a wedding! Their ceremony included both tradition and humor. I fell in love with Miranda's father -- what a cutie!
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| Thankfully, the weather cleared so that they could arrive by seaplane! |
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| Miranda made her beautiful bouquet out of brooches and pins! |
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| Not only was Miranda's father a cutup, but his English accent was charming! |
Timi & Dave had a beautiful ceremony at Harmony Gardens in DeLeon Springs. They decorated their ceremony space with white origami birds, and it was such a unique touch! Their ceremony was full of humor and references to the fact that they were finally tying the knot after 13 years together.
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| I believe this was the part where I said that their lengthy courtship was finally coming to an end! |
Not all weddings are formal affairs -- sometimes the most heartfelt ceremonies are the ones that are more casual and simple! Lucus and Allison were married on the dock at Airport Lakes Park in Orlando -- I had to stop the ceremony twice while planes flew over, but that only added to the happy atmosphere!
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| Yes, that's a plane in the background! |
| Well, this post has certainly turned into a long one! I'll close with a photo and a funny story about Catherine & Ryan's wedding at the Lake Mary Events Center. They had written their own vows, and were keeping them a secret from each other --but I found out the day of the wedding that his vows were very serious, and hers were of a much lighter nature, including a reference to a certain body function that's humorous, but certainly not serious! My dilemma was whether to tell her that there was going to be a big difference in the wording of their vows to each other. After much hand-wringing, I decided to let her know. Imagine my relief when she told me that she had already informed her groom that she would be including humorous references in her vows, including the one I was really concerned about -- and that he was absolutely fine with it! Their ceremony went wonderfully -- including a tear-producing verse written and read by the bride's mother -- and when it came time for the vows, everyone had a great laugh! It was almost as if the wording was expected -- the bride is known for her offbeat humor! |
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| And yes, the groom is VERY tall! |
I'm planning my next post around Disney, and Disney-area, weddings -- stay tuned!
Happy Holidays to all!
What beautiful arrangements and the background designs are lovely. Congratulations to the couple.
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