Colin and Megan Found the "Right One"

Colin is the kind of guy Megan wanted to marry.  He would get up earlier than he needed to in order to walk Megan to work, wanting to be sure she was safe.

Megan is the kind of gal Colin wanted to wed.  Not long after dating, they went camping.  On the way home, they felt tired and dirty and face miles of traffic.  When Colin looked at Megan, she had the biggest, most beautiful smile on her face -- a smile he wanted to see every day of his life.

The wedding took place at Megan's parent's home.  They put up two tents:  one of the deck for the ceremony and later the dancing.  One over the guests seating for the ceremony and later the reception area.

The men (for certainly that is what you call them when they wear kilts), toasted Colin for his good fortune.

The woman meanwhile were looking gorgeous.



Megan made her way down the stairs from where she had gotten ready, to the attention of the groomsmen.

Then, there was that magic moment, "The Reveal," when the two first saw each other.



 

Colin and Megan only had eyes for each other!

Wanting to match the wedding colors and theme, I wore blue and velvet.  It was all so exciting.  Neil Hubbard "piped" the wedding party in.  He always makes a wedding one to remember.  There is nothing like the sound of bagpipes.

 Then, it was time for Megan to enter with her father, Gary.

Debi, Megan's mother, presented a reading entitled "Maybe."

Maybe...the best kind of love is the kind where you can sit on a sofa together never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

After promising to love each other for as long as they both shall live, Megan and Colin shared their first kiss as a married couple! 
 






It was a joyous moment when the marriage was made legal!  (I think it is like the second celebration of the day.  Always a happy time.)

Meanwhile, the guests were enjoying Grandma Jefferson's mix.  It was quite yummy.   Family traditions like this make the occasion even more memorable.

  

Then on the cake-cutting and dancing and having even more fun!  Danny Goldfarb of WaSound definitely kept things moving!!  (I had the good fortune to officiate for Danny and his wife, Lucia, soon after.)

And thanks to Holly Martinez of HM Events, everything went perfectly.  Holly is also a family friend which made things even more comfortable for Megan and Colin.

 
Wishing Megan and Colin many decades of happiness ... and all good things! 



Many thanks to Chris Sollart for these wonderful photos!

If you're planning a Celtic wedding, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or through our website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com.  We have a collection of handfasting ceremonies and Kent even has his own kilt (his tartan is Murray of Atholl).  He has cute knees and looks mighty fine.

Details Make The Wedding - Danny & Lucia Make It A Personal Expression

Sahalee Country Club Patio

Lucia and Danny wed at the Sahalee Country Club over the weekend.  It was an amazing ceremony and celebration, with so much of their personalities shining through.  Since I was officiating, I don't have many photos of the couple.  Lucas Mobley will provide those in the near future.  Looking forward to seeing them!

Here is where the ceremony took place.  Yes, the color theme was purple.  The garland of hearts strung across the  chairs was crafted just for this purpose.  Isn't it adorable?

As part of the ceremony, there was the blessing of wine.  The kiddish cups were from Danny's family and the wine was crafted by Lucia's family.

Lucia decided to have Mehndi designs on her hands and on her legs.  They weren't obvious yet they made the day even more special.

Aren't her shoes great too?
And purple nail polish, of course!

Mark and Marjorie pointed out the cupids

Before the ceremony, I admired the tablecloth.  Lucia's father, Mark, explained that it had been in the Haggin family for three generations.  It was used at Lucia's grandmother's wedding, his wedding and now his daughter's wedding.

The cut embroidery work was done by hand in Italy.  Here you can see one of the cupids who are part of the overall design.

Loving fabric art, I was impressed by the Keeping Quilt that family and friends united to create under the leadership of Claudia, Lucia's mother.  It was crafted of bits of cloth and pieces of lace gathered of Lucia and Danny's relatives.  It includes Chinese silk, white gloves, tatting, doilies and fabric from cherished toys, as well as materials from both mothers' wedding gowns.  During the ceremony it was part of the chuppah.  Afterwards, it was on display at the reception. 

The detail work and variety of textures and design are lovely.  The bride and groom will certainly treasure this gift.

  Here's Claudia with one of her dear friends, Cathy, who helped create Lucia and Danny's quilt.  (We shared a table at the reception with Cathy and her family.  They are wonderful company!)





Wishing Danny and Lucia, childhood sweethearts and now married couple, a lifetime of happiness together!

Danny is the owner of WA Sound and his company provided the DJ services and the photo booth (always fun).  Other members of their wedding team included:
Kelly Stevenson, Weddings by KLS
Countryside Floral
Lucas Mobley Photography
And, of course, Colleen Todd and the staff at the Sahalee Country Club

If you are planning your ceremony and would like your personalities to be genuinely exrpessed through both the words and the rituals, contact us at 206-789-9788 or through our website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com.