Rebecca and Eric's Wedding

So I goofed a little on this one... I forgot to bring my camera to the wedding, so I have to wait for the professional pictures to get posted, then get permission from her, then post them up here... so the pictures might take a bit.

Friday night I drove up to Glen Magna Farms and ran the rehearsal for Rebecca and Eric. The venue is beautiful, and has vast expanse of lawn that makes the whole place seem like a palace. The rehearsal ran smoothly, except none of the little kids were there to practice the "wedding parade" that took the place of the flower girl during the processional. I kept my fingers crossed that on Saturday the kids would be smiling and happy to be in this parade.

Saturday, I woke up to sunny blue skies but a cool breeze in the air. I arrived at the venue and set up the lawn games that Rebecca and Eric had dropped off, checked on the catering to be sure everything was as it was supposed to be. Soon Rebecca arrived to get ready and we whisked her off to the bridal suite.

The guests began to arrive and gather inside the mansion as it was a bit cold outside. When Rebecca was about ready I started to get people seated. The catering staff helped a lot by pointing people in the right direction. The musicians were playing and the sun was shining. I went to gather all the children for the wedding parade and while some declined, and one called the parade "gay" (she was eleven), a group of adorable kids were ready to be stars in the wedding parade. The processional started and the wedding parade took off down the aisle, they were adorable.

Rebecca appeared for the first time with her parents, with one on each arms, and they started making their way down the aisle. Her dress had a medieval flare and beautiful red orange tones in the skirt and jacket with a gorgeous corset and bird cage veil. "All you need is Love" by the Beatles started playing as they made their way to her future husband.

Rebecca's grandfather performed the ceremony and I cried, I always cry when I have the good luck to be within hearing distance of the ceremony.

The reception began and food, hot tea and coffee were served along with amazing home made cakes and mini pies. Rebecca's mom made all of the flower arrangements, bouquets, all of the desserts, and the wedding cake shaped pinata. She is an amazing cook and a wonderful florist. It's too bad she lives in Ohio, I'd love to recommend her to other brides!

Picture time came quickly and before too long the family was off to the Chinese banquet held at another location. Rebecca and Eric seemed extremely happy and I was so lucky to be a part of their day!

Rebecca and Eric's Meaningful Details:
- Rebecca's grandfather performing the ceremony
- Home made desserts, flower arrangements, etc!
- Custom designed and hand crafted wedding dress in beautiful colors!
- Lawn games for guests
- Wedding parade - so all the children could participate in the wedding ceremony!

Best of luck to Rebecca and Eric in their life together.

Next week: my wedding! :)