Taylor
and Joe chose Wake Forest NC’s beautiful Sutherland
Estate for their ceremony and reception on November
12th. The weather for the
outdoor ceremony was picture perfect. I
was thrilled to be working again with Photographer
Renee Sprink, Videographers
Twenty-One Films, Raleigh
Catering, Ashlee from The Sutherland and florist The
English Garden!
The
ceremony was held in the walled garden on the side of the house. I provided a mic for Pastor Michael Mullins
and music. As the guests arrived they
engraved a platter for the Bide & Groom and found their seats. I had some classical pop music playing. The wedding party entered to “Canon In D” and
the flower girls, ring bearers and Taylor to “Turning Page” by Sleeping At
Last. They had a unity tree ceremony
with dirt from several important locations around the country added to a tree
they will plant at home. Very sweet and
special!! After the ceremony they
recessed to “Marry You” by Bruno Mars and the 120 guests made their way to the
other side of the house for cocktails in the grooms terrace. During the cocktail hour I had a mix of
country, rock, classic soul and standards playing.
The
guests were already inside the enclosed pavilion and ready for the party to
start! I introduced the wedding party to “I Gotta Feelin’” and Taylor & Joe
came in to thunderous applause. They
took their seats and her parents welcomed everyone followed by a blessing by
the Pastor. The plated salads came out
and the buffet opened shortly. During
dinner was the same playlist as cocktails.
After
dinner we had the Cinda’s
Cake cutting to “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies and
the toasts. The staff got the cake ready
and Taylor & Joe had their first dance to an acoustic version of “Ever The Same” by Rob Thomas. After that she danced with her father to “The
Girl You Think
I Am” by Carrie Underwood and Joe danced with his mother to “Humble & Kind” by Tim McGraw. I opened the floor to everyone and the s’more & cake stations opened. They danced hard for 3 hours to top 40, oldies, some 80’s & 2000’s. We paused for a lantern lighting and release to “Those I’ve Loved” by Eric Church in memory of their Grandparents and an anniversary dance to “Have I Told You Lately”.
I Am” by Carrie Underwood and Joe danced with his mother to “Humble & Kind” by Tim McGraw. I opened the floor to everyone and the s’more & cake stations opened. They danced hard for 3 hours to top 40, oldies, some 80’s & 2000’s. We paused for a lantern lighting and release to “Those I’ve Loved” by Eric Church in memory of their Grandparents and an anniversary dance to “Have I Told You Lately”.
We ended
the night with “My Way” by Sinatra in memory of Joe’s Grandmother Nan and
finally “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life” from Dirty Dancing before a sparkler
exit. What a fun night and great group!
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