{"id":5067,"date":"2013-04-18T12:53:37","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T19:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vsiena2021.ave25.com\/wedding-talk\/?p=5067"},"modified":"2013-04-18T12:53:37","modified_gmt":"2013-04-18T19:53:37","slug":"melanie-jesus-january-25-2013-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villasiena.cc\/wedding-talk\/melanie-jesus-january-25-2013-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Melanie &#038; Jesus ~ January 25, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><object width=\"458\" height=\"308\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"offsite=true&amp;lang=en-us&amp;page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fvillasiena%2Fsets%2F72157633157095693%2Fshow%2F&amp;page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fvillasiena%2Fsets%2F72157633157095693%2F&amp;set_id=72157633157095693&amp;jump_to=\" \/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/apps\/slideshow\/show.swf?v=124984\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed width=\"458\" height=\"308\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/apps\/slideshow\/show.swf?v=124984\" flashvars=\"offsite=true&amp;lang=en-us&amp;page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fvillasiena%2Fsets%2F72157633157095693%2Fshow%2F&amp;page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fvillasiena%2Fsets%2F72157633157095693%2F&amp;set_id=72157633157095693&amp;jump_to=\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" \/><\/object><\/p>\n<p>Melanie and Jesus were married January 25, 2013 at Villa Siena. The couple built friendship and love over the course of 9 years after they first met at school. For the ceremony the groom wore a grey tuxedo with satin piping and a black tie. The groomsmen wore the same style tuxedo with silver ties and each wore different color argyle socks. The bridesmaids made a splash in purple gowns with beaded detailing across the top, but no one drew as much attention as the bride who looked stunning in a strapless gown that was fitted to the hip then flowed out into a princess style skirt with sequined details. Underneath the dress was a pair of sparkly silver open-toed shoes. Melanie wore a traditional veil over hair that was styled into a half up-do. Melanie\u2019s bouquet was a mix of purple and pink flowers with greenery. Attached to the ribbon around the bouquet was a miniature framed photograph of her sister who had passed.<\/p>\n<p>The wedding ceremony began with a prayer. The officiant delivered the vows in both English and Spanish. As is tradition for many Mexican ceremonies, the couple had a wedding cord placed around them to symbolize eternal unity. The couple also\u00a0 offered a dedication to Melanie\u2019s sister. After the couple kissed, the groomsmen picked up Jesus and threw him in the air as everyone cheered.<\/p>\n<p>After the ceremony rain moved in which made the day all the more intimate and special. A photo booth captured some wonderful memories. To help guests find their tables for dinner a bottle of wine served as a table number with the bride and groom\u2019s name on each one. Favors were bottle openers and stoppers.<\/p>\n<p>For the first dance, Melanie and Jesus came together for David Gray\u2019s <em>This Year\u2019s Love<\/em> followed by <em>My Little Girl <\/em>by Tim McGraw for the father\/daughter dance. The groom and his mother danced to <em>No Basta<\/em> by Franco Decito.<\/p>\n<p>No one will forget when the maid of honor rapped to the theme song from <em>Fresh Prince of Bel Air, <\/em>or when the Father of the Bride welcomed Jesus into the family and told him to take care of his little girl. The Father of the Groom delivered a heartfelt speech in Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>A memorable night for a memorable couple. Congratulations Melanie &amp; Jesus. We wish you health, happiness and laughter in your life together.<\/p>\n<p>Photography by: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liphotoaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lasting Images Photography<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melanie and Jesus were married January 25, 2013 at Villa Siena. The couple built friendship and love over the course of 9 years after they first met at school. For the ceremony the groom wore a grey tuxedo with satin piping and a black tie. 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