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Congratulations Pam & Dave!!!

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June 18, 2019

I don’t pick favorite couples, but if I did, Pam & Dave are right at the top of the list. It doesn’t hurt that Dave and I bowl on the same nights, so we got some extra hang time before June 7th, a perfect wedding day. Well sort of a wedding day. Pam didn’t want to call it that. More of a, hey-let’s-hang-out-and-have-drinks-and-oh-i-got-married sort of thing. It was perfect for them and Big Ditch was a perfect spot. It really just felt like close friends and family hanging out and having a couple beers. It felt low key, intimate, and lovely. I could tell Pam was getting a little bit nervous, but she was mostly excited and she and Dave kept checking in with each other. After waiting for guests to arrive, it was time to get this non-wedding-party started. They immediately looked so happy standing there with me. I think I was beaming from ear to ear to get to be a part of this moment. Early in the ceremony they had a reading, and it was my favorite part. They had many different friends and family share one line from the reading, and it was great watching the microphone being passed around the room to different people, all saying a bit. The last two lines were for Pam and Dave, and it took Dave a beat or two to even get it out because he was so emotional. He was so moved when he finally did that he grabbed Pam and they shared a huge kiss! I was laughing and told them to hang on a minute, we weren’t even half way done! The rest of the ceremony was a dream and when it was time to kiss again, it was absolutely perfect. Probably because of that earlier practicing! Congratulations Dave and Pam! I’m really so happy that you found each other (more than once), because it’s clear that you’re meant to be. Let’s make sure we roll a game together in the future. Best wishes always!

Congratulations Catherine & Casey!!!

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June 14, 2019

June 2nd was a beautiful day and my 4th wedding for the weekend! How lucky am i?! And I was able to spend it at the Delaware Park Rose Garden & Marcy Casino with Catherine and Casey for their big day. Guests were gathering in the garden as Casey chatted with family and guests and Catherine hid downstairs. They both seemed a little nervous, but mostly ready to do this. The casino looked perfect for them and I knew it was going to be a great day. As their saxophonist jammed in the gazebo, guests greeted each other and kept looking back to the casino, excited for Casey and Catherine to make their entrance. Soon enough it was time, and I watched Casey make his way out with this parents, and then turn to watch his bride make her way down. They took hands and happily stared at each other as I began speaking. They had beautiful readings throughout and you could tell it meant a lot to them to have their family and friends be a part of this moment. Everything went beautifully and they laughed as they lightly stumbled through their vows. All in all it was a perfect moment and the crowd was on their feet for their first kiss as Mr. & Mrs.!!! Congratulations Casey and Catherine! You’re such a wonderful couple that I know there will be nothing but happiness in your future. Best wishes always!

Congratulations Jessica & Curtis!!!

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June 11, 2019

June 1st was my 3rd wedding of the weekend and I was excited to spend it with Jessica and Curtis at The Westin. It was the first wedding I had performed there, and I was super stoked that I got to do it in front of a waterfall wall! It’s the simple things really. I found Jessica and Curtis when I arrived and they seemed a bit nervous. Well, Jessica seemed a bit more nervous. It was all hitting her in that moment. But I knew that once they were out there it would all fall into place. The space was really amazing and guests began gathering in the room, excitedly chatting. Everyone quieted down as Curtis walked down the aisle followed by the wedding party and the cutest little wagon pulling the cutest little baby. You really can’t top a wagon…or so I thought until Jessica walked out, looking stunning and all eyes were immediately on her.
They were both emotional when they met at the alter, but they still held it together. Honestly it was difficult for me when they pulled their vows out which were so meaningful and well written, and I feel like I really understood their entire relationship in that moment. Eventually I’m going to break down and cry during one of these, I just know it. After their vows, they walked over to their sand ceremony and began combining the colors to show their forever unity. They seemed excited after that because they knew it was just about time for that first kiss! Congratulations Curtis and Jessica. You were always meant to be in each others lives, and now you will be forever. I wish you a lifetime of joy!

Congratulations Amy & Ryan!!!

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June 7, 2019

May 31st was a dream day and it looked like a dream wedding as I headed back to the Avanti Mansion for my second in a row! There I found Ryan joking with his groomsmen and Amy getting the final touches, just 30 minutes away from them becoming husband and wife. They both looked amazing with just the right amount of nervousness. Guests were very excited and I could tell that after the ceremony, it was going to be a hell of a party!
Things moved along quickly and soon enough Ryan and I were taking the long walk down the steps to the island. From there he was able to watch the wedding party walk down, with the girls ALWAYS looking nervous going down all those stairs, and had the best view to see his bride walk towards him. They seemed very moved as they saw each other, even though they had been spending time together upstairs, this moment is just different. The things are happening down there that you can’t even anticipate. They made it through their vows and over to their Wine/Love Letter Box, where they added love letters to each other and a bottle of wine to open on their first anniversary. It was a lovely moment and before I knew it, they were in each others arms sharing their first kiss! Congratulations Ryan and Amy! You’re a beautiful couple that deserved the beautiful day you got. Much love always!

Congratulations Shontay & Jamal!!!

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June 5, 2019

May 30th was making me nervous because they were calling for rain, and I really didn’t want anything to mess up Jamal and Shontay’s special day. Luckily, it ended up being a lovely day, especially for photos, although honestly I’m not sure you could get a bad shot of the two of them. Pure adorableness. I met them at the Avanti Mansion and was able to peek though a door the outside where they were having their first look! I only peeked for a second though so that they could have that moment all to themselves. When I did get to talk to them, they were both so jazzed! Although it’s hard for me to imagine Jamal ever looking unhappy. He has one of the most infectious smiles and he was just giggling all the time! They didn’t even seem nervous to me, just so ready to get married!
I hung out with the groomsmen for awhile, which is always fun for me to be a spectator on a group of people who are just being themselves. At some point, I should really write a book. They kept strengthening bow-ties and making sure that everything was going to be perfect when we started in a few minutes. Finally I was walking to the alter with Jamal and his best man, as we watched the wedding party make their way down, with the beautiful Shontay heading in last. They immediately grabbed hands and had full faces smiles for the entire ceremony. They laughed and joked and definitely got some awwww’s from the audience. I was honestly feeling a little bummed as the ceremony was wrapping up, because I knew my time with them was coming to an end. I think I was clapping the loudest after I told them they could kiss and husband and wife! Congratulations Jamal and Shontay! You’re truly the perfect couple and I wish you such a long and happy life together. I’m so lucky to have been a part of this moment. Much love!

Congratulations Geraldine & Christian!!!

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May 30, 2019

On May 19th I headed to the Niagara Falls Sheraton for Geraldine and Christian’s wedding. Their reception was in a different room than their lovely ceremony, and it was closed off to guests until later, so sadly I didn’t get any pictures of what I know must have been a beautifully decorated space. When I arrived I found the vendor coordinator trying her best to keep the runner down and free from guests feet, which is usually a losing battle. I found Geraldine and Christian hanging out in a separate space, with their wedding party, just chilling and trying to feel calm. I had to laugh when Geraldine asked me how to tie a Fisherman’s Knot, which was a part of their ceremony. I sure don’t know how, so couples if you’re gonna do that, you’re gonna have to learn beforehand. Luckily, even though it’s the strongest of all the knots, it’s the easiest to tie, so they figured it out before the big moment.
There were many guests inside, almost all of them with giant cameras, so I knew people were very excited for this to happen. Christian was escorted out and then the wedding party and we waiting for Geraldine to make her beautiful entrance. There was live music including a singer, and it was truly a lovely moment. There were some tears, but they mostly kept it together, and guests laughed when Geraldine pulled her phone out to read her vows. After their Fisherman’s Knot (which they nailed), they actually did a Canadian custom of having the marriage license signed during the ceremony. Their best man and maid of honor made it official! After that all there was left to do was kiss as husband and wife! Congratulations Christian and Geraldine! You’re so perfectly matched that I know you’ll have a full and happy life together. Best wishes!

Congratulations Tianna & Robert!!!

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May 22, 2019

May 18th was a dream come true. Not only was it GORGEOUS outside, but I had no idea how amazing The Tewksbury Lodge was for a wedding! Everything was lovely inside and out, and that definitely includes the bride and groom. I first met with Bobby, after obsessively taking pictures of everything, and he was happy and ready to go! He greeted guests while Tianna hid out in the limo as it took a final round through the streets before the big moment. It was worth the wait because when she stepped out, she looked absolutely stunning. I needed to take a beat before I began because I was in as much awe as Bobby.
They stood next to each other and joked, laughed, swatted bees away, and all in all made the moment theirs. Before they exchanged rings, they had their closest family and friends join them at the alter for a ring warming, where they put their warm thoughts and love into the rings that this couple will wear for the rest of their lives. They also watered a tree sapling, excited to know that after their wedding it would follow them home and a part of their wedding day will be with them always. By the time they were kissing as husband and wife, it truly felt like a perfect wedding. Congratulations Robert and Tianna! You’ve been friends for so long and this moment was definitely fated. I wish you a long and happy life together, always!

Congratulations McKenzie & Joe!!!

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May 8, 2019

My second wedding on April 27th was very different from the first, but just as lovely. McKenzie and Joe wanted to keep things very simple for the ceremony, so they elected to have it at the Chestnut Ridge Park Casino, which I’m not even sure is open to the public yet! They brought an alter and themselves and knew that that was enough. McKenzie stayed in the back with her family and bridesmaids as guest began to gather in the large open space. Joe was keeping things cool, checking in with guests and making sure I didn’t need anything. I could tell they were both just ready for the moment to begin. Soon enough, I headed out to the alter to watch Joe and the party make their long walk down. They saved the music for just McKenzie and it felt very special when she made her appearance, glowing with happiness…and then immediately covered in tears! She was so overcome with emotion and it was very lovely to witness. They made their vows and kept it together as best they could until it was time to kiss and become husband and wife! Congratulations Joe and McKenzie! I’m jealous I don’t get to see how cute your reception was, but I can imagine that it was full of the kind of happiness the two of your bring to each other. Best wishes!

Congratulations Kate & James!!!

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May 1, 2019

I LOVE weddings at the Botanical Gardens. So it was my lucky day on April 27th. It’s so beautiful inside, with so many different colors and smells, and it’s so warm, which I’m loving this cold spring! It was the perfect spot for Kate and James to hold their very intimate wedding. Everything was covered in flowers and the beautiful sounds of a harp. I found James and Kate having their photos taken in all the different greenrooms, and they were already so happy and relaxed that I knew it was going to be a perfect moment. James and I made our way to the alter, and it was just us since they didn’t have a wedding party. It really made the entire wedding feel just about them and it’s incredibly lovely as opposed to feeling like something is missing. Kate made her way out, and even though they had just been getting photos together, they seemed genuinely happy to see each other. They had written their own vows and they were beautiful and moving and I could see their guests reacting with tears and smiles. Everything felt so perfect in that moment that afterwards the photographer told me she was so moved that she cried as well! By the time they kissed everyone was bursting to applaud them! Congratulations James and Kate. It was such a beautiful moment and I’m lucky to have shared it with you. Much love always.

Congratulations Lindsay & Edward!!!

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April 29, 2019

It was chilly on rainy on April 20th, but you wouldn’t have known it inside the Commissioners Cabin at Chestnut Ridge Park. That was just full of warmth and delicious food smells, laughs and conversation, and it couldn’t have felt more comfortable. I found Edward outside setting up some decorations and his unity candle ceremony. I was surprised the ceremony would take place outside since it was so chilly, but since it was right on a giant pond, it couldn’t have looked nicer. Although I had some major concerns about the unity candle that were warranted…more on that later.
Guests were helping out and I couldn’t stop taking pictures since everything looked so cute. Soon enough Lindsay arrived and hid out front in a car, waiting for the moment. She looked nervous, but also very lovely and ready for this moment. I headed outside with Edward and we stood there watching Lindsay make her way down, as standing guests parted way to give her space. It was simple and charming and bride and groom looked so happy. They took hands, they dropped hands, they smiled, they looked nervous, I teased them and made them laugh. After their vows were said, they went to light their unity candle, and well, the wind always wins. They couldn’t even get the lighter lit since it was so breezy! I joked that the audience just couldn’t see the bright light coming off the flame, but knew they would be able to light it inside and have the same joining moment. After that it was time to kiss as husband and wife and head inside to that cozy cabin! Congratulations Edward and Lindsay! I hope your day was just what you wanted and that there is nothing but happiness in your future!