Heidi and Russell chose Cary NC’s five star Umstead Hotel for their beautiful wedding
ceremony and reception on March 31st, 2017.
Their ceremony was held in the back lawn of the Hotel and
officiated over by Reverend David James that always does a great job. He gives a very heartfelt service and adds a
little humor. They had live strings provide the music.
As the ceremony ended, the guests made their way around the
back of the building to the outdoor terrace as well as the indoor prefuction
area for cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Their live musician played this part as well.
After pics were taken by Robin & Stacy from Robin Lin Photography & video by Denim Buffalo Films the doors to the
ballroom opened. I had music playing and
went out to line the wedding party up with help from Alyssa from A Southern Soiree and Amanda from The
Umstead. Heidi looked like the perfect southern belle! I introduced the wedding party to “How Sweet
It is” by James Taylor. They came in to
thunderous applause and welcomed everyone followed by a blessing by Heidi. The food stations opened and I had a mix of
rock, country & soul playing.
After dinner we had the toasts that included Heidi’s sisters
written rap to “Fresh Prince” theme.
After that was the cake cutting to “In My Life” by The Beatles. They made their way to the dance floor for
their first dance to “More
Than Words” that Russell explained he loved the song and knew he would meet
Heidi someday. She had her dance with
her father to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” that her mother sang live. She did a great job and it was a very special
moment! Russell danced with his mother
to “Unforgettable” and we had a reverse anniversary dance to “Stand By
Me”. I opened the floor to everyone with
some Motown and top 40 that filled it shortly.
We paused for the bouquet and garter tosses to “Pretty Woman” and “Another One Bites The
Dust”. A full dance floor again followed
until the end of the evening.
For their last dance I played “Carolina In My Mind” and they
had a bubble exit from the terrace. What
a fun group and very sweet couple. Thank
you Heidi, Russell, Amanda & Alyssa!
Photo courtesy of Robin Lin Photography
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