Joseph & Jessica ~ September 6, 2008

Loving Every Minute

Jessica & Joe’s wedding was at Lakeview Christian Church, where I am one of the wedding coordinators. I met with Jessica & her mother, Carolyn to discuss their needs and get a feel for their vision about six weeks before their big day. Jessica wanted lots of candlelight and a romantic feel to the ceremony site. Her chosen colors were lilac, purple and ivory.

To create Jessica’s vision, we placed an arch (decorated with tulle) at the entry of the aisle with the base surrounded with hurricane candles and rose petals. We lined the aisle with hurricane candles and puddled rose petals between the hurricanes. We set up two 15 candle spiral candelabra’s, two 15 candle arch candelabra’s and two 9 candle candelabra’s at the alter. They also had a unity candelabra. Candles were also placed on the sign in table and gift table.

Kevin & Alicia Monahan (Kevin Monahan Photography) were the photographers for the day. Jessica & Joe opted to have all of their photographs taken before the ceremony. Getting ready shots and individual shots were the first order of the day then they moved on to family shots. Before the wedding party photographs began we arranged a moment where the very nervous groom got his first glimpse at his beaming bride. Jessica was absolutely gorgeous and Joe was all smiles. Kevin & Alicia were a joy to work with.

Minutes before the prelude music began my assistant Jessica Ayers and I lit all of the candles and dimmed the overhead lights to provide the ambiance Jessica was looking to achieve. What an AMAZING transformation! The room was STUNNING.
The ceremony was held in the Conference Center at Lakeview. Pastor Rob Haslett officiated and did a wonderful job personalizing the ceremony. Jessica’s brothers, Steve & Jacob were ushers.

After the ceremony the guests lined the walkway and threw birdseed as the happy couple made their grand exit and headed to their reception.

Jessica and Joe honeymooned in Mexico. Here’s what she had to say upon their return. “The honeymoon was a blast, we just got back from Mexico. Although it’s great to be home, we almost didn’t want to leave!”

The guest book

Hurricanes and rose petals lining the aisle

Jessica...isn't she beautiful?

Joe...isn't he handsome?

Father and daughter making their entrance

United together in this life

Joe & Jessica...It was a pleasure to meet and get to know you and your wonderful families. We enjoyed having a small part in making your wedding dreams come to life. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! Best wishes!