Partner and I had a small-medium sized wedding, so the size of our wedding party might seem a little strange but these people mean so much to us we wanted them in our circle on this special day.
Not a bridesmaid or groomsman, our officiant is very special too. Bekah is the daughter of one of Partner's closest friends.
She created a beautiful ceremony that perfectly captured the organic, natural and spiritual feel we wanted.
The best man was Partner's oldest friend from high school. Jeff was a lifesaver. He did so much to help before and after. He also came in 3 days early. Perfect timing as Partner and I were starting to get on each others nerves as we tried to get everything taken care of before hand! In short, he was the best best man!
Our other groomsmen were Boy #1 and Boy #2. It was nice for them to stand up with their Dad. And looking so dapper in their tuxedos.
Boy #2 looked quite smart as he escorted my Mom to her seat. My Dad was, of course otherwise spoken for for walking duties....
Before the ceremony started, our DJ played a medley of Enya. Picking music was a small feat in and of itself. Music means a lot to Partner and I. Trying to find the music to capture each part of the evening was harder than we'd imagined.
When it was time to start, my ladies walked in to China Roses, by Enya.
My bridesmaids also wore olive green (our other color was charcoal grey) but I wanted them to wear dresses in which they would be comfortable. Of course, each dress was a perfect reflection of each's personality.
My sister was my matron of honor....
Janice is my dearest friend from college. We have shared so much together - some of which she shared later during the reception to much laughter. She said yes without hesitation when I asked if she' be a part of the ceremony. And she continued without hesitation, arriving early as Jeff did, staying behind as everyone else headed to the wedding rehearsal the day before when I hadn't finished my wedding vows, gamely staying up to make bouquets.... She was, in short, wonderful, as always.
J is also a dear, dear friend. As the only friend that lived nearby, she ensured I had a girls night out before the wedding - pedicures, manicures, and a (quite a lot) of very good wine!
When the bridesmaids had entered, the music changed.
I cried a lot when I listened to this song in the weeks before the wedding. I thought I would stop crying, and I did. Instead, when this song started, I became very, very nervous for the first time all day....
Everthing/body looks so beautiful. I really love your olive/grey colors...in terms of your setting it certainly seemed to work really well!
And oh how I love that you incorporated Enya into the wedding...
Posted by: Rachel | November 13, 2012 at 03:18 PM
Kate, you left the most beautiful photographs out: the ones of you, obviously. When I looked at these images I remembered how wonderful the day was, and when I listened to the songs that brought our bridesmaids out I teared up. By the time I listened to Pachelbel's canon in D I was weeping as I recalled in my mind's eye how you looked when I first saw you gliding through the Redwood grove on the arm of your father. You looked like a fairy princess and I could not fathom how you could love me and want to marry me, a mere mortal. I love you with all my heart today as I did on our wedding day and I will always love you that way. Thank you for entering my life and marrying me.
Posted by: Partner | November 14, 2012 at 10:25 AM
okay i totally forgot what i was going to say after reading partner's comment... give me a moment to wipe the tears out of my eyes... you two are such a beautiful couple, it is only fitting that you be surrounded by such wonderful friends and family on your wedding day.
Posted by: melissa | November 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM