Saturday, July 24, 2010

Romantic Private Wedding in North Carolina

I meet some of the best people in the world… and from around the world.. Flint traveled from NC and Caroline traveled from Virginia to have their private wedding at our retreat center. Although Caroline has been in the states over 10 years, she still has her wonderful British accent.


Flint and Caroline arrived Sunday afternoon. They settled in our rental cabin and made preparations for their wedding. At the appointed time, my husband, Guy, our neighbor Glenn and I arrived at the cabin. Flint was setting up his video camera using a mini-tripod.


As part of their ceremony, we include a sand unity ceremony, using black and white sand.. The dock overlooking the river is a perfect spot for a small wedding.

While we were making arrangements for their wedding Flint mentioned that he collected Dr. Pepper memorabilia and wondered if it was ok to have Dr. Pepper for their wedding toast. Well of course it was ok! It was their wedding and everything was planned around what they wanted. (one reason many couples choose a private ceremony, it’s always and only about them)

We did pour the Dr. Pepper into champagne flutes so they could have a 'traditional' toast.

As part of their pre-wedding preparations, two wedding bears appeared on the reception table. Aren’t they too cute??
On their way out, Flint and Caroline stopped by our cabin to pick up their photo CD. Caroline will be living in Virginia a while longer, unless she is released from her contract. But… soon they will be together permanently.

After chatting a little, they ‘hit the road’, traveling back to Flint’s home town for an ice cream social so the community could meet his beautiful bride… Hope they had lots of Dr. Pepper...