Monday, December 22, 2014
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Monday, December 15, 2014
12-13-14 Wedding of Heather & Dean Hutchinson
Dean called me on Monday Dec. 8th with the request
to perform his and Heathers elopement wedding on Sat. 12-13-14. They both were
driving up from Fayetteville and also needed 2 witnesses and a location to hold
the wedding.
Because I pride myself in being able to provide the best
possible wedding ceremony on short notice and with the extras, I began working
on this request straight away.
I secured the 2 witnesses and my daughter offered her
Christmas tree decorated living room to hold the ceremony.
At 2:00 PM the ceremony began. The happy bride Heather
was dressed in a deep purple dress that was perfectly festive. Dean the proud groom
wore a dark suit and red rose Boutonnière. He
looked so handsome as he gazed into Heather’s eyes.
I spoke of their romantic meeting and the journey that
led them to this moment.
They each repeated their vows to one another looking
into the others eyes. A slight moment was taken for Heather to dry her tears of
happiness.
Dean led the way and slipped Heather’s beautiful wedding
band
into her finger & Heather followed sliding on his ring.
“With this Ring I thee Wed”
After the ring exchange I performed a ring blessing.
Because of special bond I felt with Heather and Dean I
offered them as a gift The Sand Ceremony, coloured sand & heart shaped
container as a keepsake for their home.
We finished the ceremony with the pronouncement and their
first kiss as husband and wife!
A toast to the new Mr. & Mrs. Hutchinson
Rev. Samantha L. Heart gets to share a moment with the
newly married couple.
Please Contact Rev. Samantha L. Heart for your dream wedding.
I welcome your thoughts on this blog!
Monday, December 1, 2014
The 11-28-14 Lake Gaston Wedding of Jami Stewart and Joe Novak
Jami called me in September to inquire if I would be
willing to perform her wedding the day after Thanksgiving. She also asked if I
could create the ceremony via emails and over the phone because her job at
Cisco had her flying all over.
I was immediately charmed with Jami and her love story
and excited to create a ceremony that was just what she and her beloved Joe
wanted.
The wedding was being planned so that all their family
members could attend. This was not an easy task for the couple because their
family came from Vancouver & Seattle,
Washington, the Caribbean & West Virginia.
The family gathered together to share Thanksgiving and
then celebrate the marriage of Jami and Joe the following day at the family
home on Lake Gaston in Henrico, NC.
View of the lake and ceremony area
View of the grand home with the reception tent in front
After a scenic ride I arrived to meet Frankie &
Ryan the wedding planners and Djs.
Frankie Hagan
Ryan Pflumm
I was directed
around the gorgeous home to meet the family.
I found the groom Joe who was proudly smiling as he
posed for a photo with his son JB and daughter Grace.
Then I met the lucky man who would walk his mother down
the aisle, Chris.
Jami was radiant in her wedding gown with a white stole
over her arms. She was every bit as sweet as I knew she would be.
Her sister Christine on the left was playing with her
veil and her brother Kevin Stewart on the right looked on.
Joe told me that Jami was a fainter so here Jami and I discuss a backup plan just in case as well as the jokes that would be said to keep everything lighthearted.
Jami putting on her veil under the watchful eye
of Chris.
Mother and son ready to walk down the aisle
Ryan pins Joe’s Boutonniere on with great care
After Frankie Hagan fitted me with a microphone we were
ready to begin.
Joe and I walked to the ceremony area that faced the lake where the sun shimmered off the rippling waves.
Joe, the guests and I await the first sight of the
bride
And then like a vision from heaven Jami on the arm of
her son Chris appeared.
Jami’s sister Christine didn’t just honour the couple
with a reading, she memorized Shakespeare Sonnet 116.
Many moments of the ceremony were filled with happy
tears for Jami. Here she wipes her eyes as Joe lovingly looks on.
Joe slides the ring on Jami's finger
With this ring I thee Wed
Joe was so happy
when it came time to kiss his beautiful bride!
Their cake was elegant yet down to earth, just as they
are.
The refreshment table offered drinks to cover
everyone’s taste. One of the specialties was prepared with hot coffee, Godiva
chocolate and whipped cream.
So happy to be married
The moment I always look forward to… posing with the
couple
My heartfelt thanks goes out to Christopher Nieto the
photographer for sharing these amazing photos with me.
Here's a video of the Bride & Groom ending their
wedding day.
Considering it is the 28th of November they
have moxie!
Please contact Rev. Samantha L. Heart
to discuss your wedding plans
Samantha@heart2heart.us or 919-373-4267
Feel free to leave a comment below!
Sunday, September 28, 2014
The South Asian Bridal Expo in Chapel Hill
The South Asian Bridal Expo
The Triangle area’s first annual South
Asian Bridal Expo.
The show was sponsored by LadyBird Events,
and owner Apara Pochiraju, who has been developing the concept since September
2013.
The purpose of the South Asian Bridal Expo
is to bring vendors to South Asian brides, rather than them having to search
the area.
The
event has held at the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel. Their display shown is
perfect for your regal wedding.
Relax and enjoy your big day while you let Kidd Photography capture the essence of what is uniquely you on your wedding day.
Kidd
Photography offers amazing photos.
/http://www.kiddphotography.com/
Custom designed Doli’s to carry the bride in style
Dulhan
Doli Rental, llc.
Bollywood
meets NYC.
We specialize in customized designer sarees(with custom blouses), suits,
tunics and jewelry. Exotic pieces are shipped from India. Our collection is
unique and one of a kind. Our jewelry arriving from Jaipur has the most
beautiful handmade designs.
Our only goal is to provide the best service along with best designs to our
clients. The Darpan tradition of delivering only the best continues and will
always do so.
Darpan boutique – a range of
ensembles, which spell out sheer beauty and classwas founded by PriyaSaluja in
2010. It was a long cherished dream for Priya to bring quality designer wear to
USA.
Boutique
9 – Designer Indian wear & Fashion Jewelry.
Owner
Preethi Saklecha won my heart with a stunning blue Dress with bodice, scarf and
pants.
Contact her at pritibohra@gmail.com or
919-655-9562
Providing
Premier Indian Wedding Planning Services in the Triangle.
ph: 919-275-0496
preeti@meharevents.com
preeti@meharevents.com
Ab FOTOS were on hand to capture many amazing photos at the
event.
This photo they took was just one of the many lovely
displays.
They were kind enough to take this photo of me.
Go to their website and view all the style photos they take
The Meridian offers a
classic Spanish ambiance rarely found in venues today
Filled
with beauty and ceremony the Meridian Convention and Event Center located in
mid-downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, provides an ideal setting for the
events ranging from the grandest to the smallest parties and boardroom
meetings.
Call: 336-218-6470 or E-mail:
info@meridianconvention.com
Also
on hand at the Expo Oak City Films.
Nathan and Ashley are a husband and wife team,
dedicated to creating cinematic, exciting, emotional, and truly breathtaking
films that you’ll remember and cherish for decades to come.
Oak City Films is based in Raleigh, NC * They
specialize in wedding videography, but are available for other projects as
well.
Thanks Nathan for this lovely photo of my dress.
A banquet
of Indian foods was in the centre of the room and was highlighted by this Ice
Sculpture by Todd of Ice Occasions.
It
is of the Hindu God called Ganesh. This God is summoned
before ceremonies.
Check
out their website and see the amazing work they do!
I sadly reach the end of my blog about this event. There is so much more that happened and I just didn't get the photos to share with those who missed it this year.
Please mark your calendar now for 2015 - September
South Asian Bridal Expo!
Bigger and Better every year so don't miss it!
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