Earlier in the wedding week, there was a chance of rain called for Saturday, but when it came time to walk down the aisle, there wasn't a cloud in the sky. That was a blessing, because the ceremony took place outdoors on the front lawn. Even though the ceremony was traditional, the groom threw a touch of his own personality in the mix. Chris, his groomsmen, and even the ring bearer all wore black Chuck Taylors with their tuxes. Little L.G., the ring bearer, looked adorable! Eddie the Shaman (www.eddietheshaman.com), a Real Radio 104.1 favorite, officiated the ceremony and filled the front lawn with peace, love and happiness.
After the ceremony, the guests mingled in the Garden Room, eating passed hors d'oeuvres and drinking red and white wine while the wedding party finished their formal pictures. All the photos were taken by Yanman Photography (www.yanman.com) and they were amazing! The harpist and flautist from Harps Unlimited (407-352-5950) that played the ceremony music also provided beautiful background music during the cocktail hour. Guests were then seated at the modern, yet elegant dining tables of sage green satin linens, black napkins folded and slightly hanging over the edge of each place setting, and a centerpiece of 2 small square vases filled with river rocks and a shoot of hydrangea coming out of the center. The look was complete with small votives lit on each table. The floral decor was done by Creative Designs (www.creativedesignsorlando.net) Instead of a full course dinner, the couple opted for Puff n' Stuff Catering (www.puffnstuff.com) to provide stations of unique heavy hors d'voeuvres, like hand rolled sushi. The whole night was forever recorded on video by Reminisce Productions (www.reminisce-productions.com).
DJ Phil from White Rose Entertainment (www.orlandodj.com) played a good mix of music throughout the night to keep guests flowing from the courtyard to the dance floor and back outside again to cool off. Later in the night, Marcia and Chris cut the beautiful cake from Belladonna Cakes & Confections (www.orlandoweddingcakes.com). My favorite layer was the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cake with chunks of Reese's baked into the cake. Mmmmmmm!
At the end of the night, all the guests lined the brick courtyard stairs with lit sparklers to say farewell to Marcia and Chris. The happy couple departed in a white Rolls Royce provided by VIP Transportation Group (www.VIPtg.com), but they weren't heading home or to a hotel. This fun couple didn't want the night to end just yet. They were heading back to a friend's house with many of the guests for an after party. (The wedding planner even got invited! If I wasn't so tired, I definitely would have gone!) Their wedding was a joy to be a part of. Congratulations, Marcia and Chris.
