Tina and Steve

     One of the best things about being in this type of business is that you get to meet a lot of different people, from many different walks of life. We've covered Christian wedding ceremonies, Hindu wedding ceremonies, Hispanic ceremonies, Jewish ceremonies, the list goes on. Each ceremony is different in certain ways, but in the end the all are about two people who are in love making a committment to love one another.

     This past week we had the pleasure of being there for Tina and Steve's spiritual wedding ceremony at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. They came down from Pennsylvania for the big event, planning to do their vows on the beach as the sun rose in the east as a backdrop. Unfortunately, the weather did not want to cooperate with their plans, and so the ceremony was moved indoors.

     A big thanks goes to the GM Christina down at the Holiday Inn (also one of our past clients), who arranged to have the ceremony done in one of their banquet rooms with windows facing out to the beachfront. We arrived on site at 5:30am (wow, that was early!) and found the room tastefully decorated in scented candles on the floor, with small rose bushes set around a center table with the unity candles. The smell of incense was in the air, and everyone was in great spirits despite the howling weather. A close friend of the couple acted as the officiant for the ceremony, which was spiritual in nature yet contained some very emotional vows, and of course a great kiss at the end.

       Immediately after the ceremony, we shared champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and cake with our newlyweds. Chef DeLong of The Gourmet Bake Shoppe again out-did herself, with a fantastic strawberry cake that was just sinfully delicious.  After a brief celebration, we got the couple together to take some pictures with the newly available light, and then we headed out for a mid-morning siesta. Tina and Steve were absolute delights to work with, truly wonderful people who we wish the best to for many years to come. While it may not have been the biggest wedding we've ever covered, it was certainly every bit as powerful, emotional, and full of love as any wedding that we have ever had the privilege to be a part of.

 

Comments

[Tina]

Thank you guys SO very much for the thoughtful write-up and posting of pics... can't wait to see the rest of them! Thanks too, for "saving us" when the fickle winds decided we needed to stay indoors. You guys are the BEST!!!