Lucy and Kevin’s wedding was one of my favorites. Could that be because they were such a great couple to work with PLUS they didn’t let rain on their wedding day dampen a THING about their wonderful celebration?
Congratulations Lucy and Kevin!
July 28, 2015
September 13, 2012
{ Jessica & Daniel • The Oaks • September 2, 2012 }
Love
Family
Smiles
Romance
Italy
Intimate
Perfection
I don’t know why but I seem to be in a lucky zone these days because I keep being graced with wonderful brides! And, really wonderful groomsmen, families, the whole thing! I had looked forward to Jessie and Dan’s wedding, I think, especially because they were kind of local, being from Salisbury and because I had had a great first meeting with Jess and her mom, Debbie. Everything seemed to roll along between their booking me and their wedding day with not a hitch, not a problem to be seen. All our planning sessions purred along. Dare I hope for another great wedding? It had been so hot this summer, surely we’d at least have to contend with humidity, crazy storms or something, not to mention nerves at the very least?
But no- happy, sweet Jessie just exceeded all my wishes the ENTIRE day! From the moment I arrived at the bridal cottage at The Oaks, she, her mom, her bridesmaids were so cool, calm and plain giggly that nothing rocked their boat. Grandmother Betty came in- all smiles and love. Dad Randy came in to see his girl in her wedding finery- a precious, real moment, tears and hugs. No mother-daughter drama, just love and happy smiles from Debbie and Jess.
So at this point, I’m falling hard for this couple and this family, I admit! And truly, that’s the way the whole day went. Here’s what Jessie and Dan wrote on my Q&A- a little paper I asked them to fill out so I could get to know them better:
Question: When did you know that you’d found “the one”? Answer: (Jessie) ” Our first date, (Dan) “Way before the first date”…and that’s them, I think. They just “are”.
More thoughts: Why do I love dads whose first reaction at seeing their daughters in their wedding dress is to tear up? I just do! So sweet and I guess since I have two kids of my own, I can imagine how he feels at that VERY moment. I loved being there to see Randy ‘s first look at Jessie. You are right there with him at that moment and know that somewhere inside him he’s seeing his little girl at 4 or so, playing with her dolls and now look at her! I’m tearing up just writing this! And this feeling continued through Jessie and Dan’s day- this feeling of love and joy. From Randy’s toast in Italian that had us all laughing and crying, to her BFF and maid of honor Brittany’s toast that ended with her speaking their own special secret language that they made up when they were little girls, to…well, just about every moment was filled with emotion and love.
This is a truly special couple and I hope they’ll see OUR enjoyment of sharing this day with them in their pictures and know how much they gave to me and to Tom, too, on their wedding day. A heartfelt thank you!
October 12, 2011
{ Eve & Nick • September 24, 2011 • The Hyatt Chesapeake }
Eve and Nick are busy doctors. And, it’s true what we all see on tv- they really do work 24+ hours straight and deal with serious stuff. But, when it came to their wedding, love and fun were the only prescription!!
When I first met Eve, she was with her lovely mom Ellen. She was poised and elegant as she sat in my office and told me how she wanted her wedding to be all about love, flowers, family and to celebrate all of those things in a big way. Honestly, I know she and Nick are so pleased that this goal was so nicely accomplished- the Hyatt Chesapeake never looked prettier. The guests actually gasped when they entered the ballroom and were treated to lovely table settings, dramatic centerpieces and stunning lighting.
But before all of that could happen, there had to be a lot of planning as you all know. Enter Ellen, the helpful mom who I’m sure was indispensable to them both in organizing all the details. Even though their ceremony site changed at the last minute because of the wet weather, everyone rolled with it and as you can guess, all was lovely and beautiful.
When I think about it, there had to be one moment when they both knew they were the perfect ones for each other, right?? Maybe it had a lot to do with the fact that even after they have worked a 30-hour day, Nick still thinks Eve is beautiful. Maybe it’s that they love dancing alone in their apartment to their favorite music, just holding each other. Whatever “it” is, they’ve got it. Watching them on their wedding day, I was struck by how visible their love and affection is for each other. I could “feel” how much joy they have in each other so strongly that I couldn’t help but smile. They just make you feel good.
Floral design by Monteray Farms
Cake design by Julie Bakes
Wedding coordination by Corrin Savignano from The Hyatt Chesapeake
