Arielle and Kyle arrived at Villa Siena April 13, 2014 to exchange wedding vows. The bride sparkled throughout the day, both through her choice of wedding gown and accessories and through her personality. The bride wore her hair in an updo finished with diamond headband and a veil with glittering accents. Underneath her dress were open-toed crystal heels. Around her neck a diamond necklace twinkled. A high belt with flowers accented the bride’s gown. She carried hot pink roses with white flowers with crystals. The bouquet was wrapped with a crystal ribbon.
The groom wore a black tuxedo with white vest, black shirt and white tie. His groomsmen wore all black with pink ties. The bridesmaids wore classic black floor-length strapless gowns.
For the ceremony the altar was embellished with huge arrangements of flowers and draped with strands of pearls. A white runner lined with pink rose petals set the stage for the bride to make the walk to her future husband. To start the ceremony, two young “security guards,” walked down the aisle. Family surrounded the bride for the processional. During the ceremony the officiant sang a song and the couple performed a sand ceremony with black and white sand.
Despite Arielle’s father having passed, his presence was felt throughout the day. A video montage of father and daughter played during the reception and attached to the bridal bouquet was a framed picture of her father.
Pink up-lighting with the couple’s name in lights gave the reception room personality. The couple’s first song together as husband and wife was Cross My Heart by George Straight. For the father/daughter dance, Arielle danced with her godfather. Afterwards her family joined her on the dance floor while the song Drink a Beer played. Each family member was offered a beer during the song.
A photobooth provided further entertainment for the guests.
Favors were coasters and wine glasses with the couple’s name and date of wedding etched on them and were filled with chocolate hugs and kisses. A candy table of all white candies offered a sweet treat for guests. The wedding cake was three tiers with edible flowers of different designs on it. On top sat the letter ‘B.’
Before they left each guest was given a ‘key to marriage,’ an antique key with a card on which the guest could offer words of advice for a happy marriage.
A traditional sparkler farewell sent the couple off to their new life together as a Rolls Royce carried the newlyweds off.
Congratulations Arielle and Kyle. May peace fill your lives and may the strength and beauty of love be with you always. We wish you the best.
Photography by: Lasting Images Photography
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