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Our Ceremony – Part I

Posted 04/29/2010 by Natalie in ceremony and reception \ 6 comments

As you may remember, Brian and I asked Sue Kennedy to perform our wedding ceremony and what a wonderful decision that was. She met with us twice before the wedding to not only get to know us as a couple (she has known me since birth), but to also give us pre-marital counseling. She also talked to us …

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The Calm Before the Ceremony

Posted 04/08/2010 by Natalie in ceremony and reception \ 4 comments

Now that everyone was dressed and ready, it was time to get ready for the main event. I’ll give you the rundown as I share Angela’s beautiful photos…

One of Angela’s assistants took pictures of our guests as they waited for our arrival – it is so fun to have these pictures and something I wouldn’t have thought to ask for… …

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Bridesmaids (who should be known as Bridesavers)

Posted 04/01/2010 by Natalie in what to wear \ 6 comments

Your bridesmaids are the girls that keep you sane.  Wait. It’s not just keeping you sane, but keeping you happy and keeping you focused on you.  They help you remember that your wedding is about you and your love and your life – not ultimately about the welcome baskets or the cake plates or the weather …

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First Look

Posted 03/19/2010 by Natalie in photography \ 9 comments

Brian’s cabin at High Hampton was actually right next door to mine, but don’t worry, we were on opposite sides of our respective cabins and his was a bit farther downhill – so no hope of seeing me wandering around in my underthings waiting to put my dress on.  Phew.  Brian had the help of his parents, …

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Getting Ready

Posted 03/04/2010 by Natalie in beauty \ 1 comment

On the anniversary of the day Brian proposed, Angela Stott, the masterful photographer who shot our wedding, sent us the link to our wedding album online. Great timing, right? We spent the evening remembering our wedding day – it couldn’t have been a more perfect way to celebrate the day we decided to become husband and wife.

I’m SO …