Danielle and Marty got married in the little town of Mt. Vernon, Texas, today. It was a beautiful ceremony, given by a skilled minister, decorated by a bride and mom team with an amazing attention to detail, and a posh reception with “Christmas Village” centerpieces and fabulously catered by the local dress shop! (Yes, really!)

Before the ceremony started, they already had us all in tears with a wonderful live version of “I Loved Her First”, which is sung from the point of view of the bride’s father. (And someone “ratted” me out. *wink* Upon seeing the bride for the first time at the reception she said, “I heard you were crying!” She took it as flattery, which is how it was meant. I truly feel the love that friends and family have for the couples I work with. And, I find it very moving.)

After the ceremony, I found that I had some of the most cooperative and helpful family members and wedding party I’ve ever worked with. I told the bridesmaids, candle lighter, groomsmen, ushers, train/ring bearers and flower girl that they should “rent out” as a wedding party for hire. Again, to all of you (and some proactive parents): thank you!

And, as a decidedly romantic start to their honeymoon: the limo that picked Danielle & Marty up from the reception took them to Danielle’s parents’ house to change and then from Mt. Vernon to Dallas to the honeymoon suite. I can’t imagine a more romantic getaway from the wedding and start to the honeymoon!

Danielle & Marty, it was wonderful working with your family and friends today. I wish you safe honeymoon, a happy holidays, and many years of wedded bliss.

because everything should be just…