Clare + Connor

 
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Clare and Connor are such a great couple, and I was so excited to be a part of their big day. Small worldโ€”I went to high school with Connor and his sweet mom was a math teacher there, so I knew from the start this would be a fun one! While we were all concerned about what the weather was going to do that weekend, the rain stayed away! The ceremony was held on a beautiful grass lawn tucked over in the garden, and guests were welcomed by the lovely string music of Duo Con Brio. The bride and groom chose not to do a first look, and seeing each other for the first time at the ceremony was such a wonderful moment! Their love for each other is so palpable.

After a thoughtful ceremony performed by Clareโ€™s brother-in-law, with the bride and groomโ€™s siblings standing by their sides, the guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio before being seated for dinner. Clare and Connor (both in a sleek new outfit) descended the propertyโ€™s picturesque brick and ivy-adorned staircase and entered grandly to Nat King Coleโ€™s โ€œL-O-V-Eโ€. Connor gave the most loving speech about his new wife that had everyone reaching for the tissues.

Guests helped themselves to a delicious buffet dinner and then enjoyed toasts from Clareโ€™s father, her two sisters, and Connorโ€™s brother. I loved that it was a family affair! Next, the bride and groom made their way to a stunning five-tiered champagne tower, popped some bottles, and got the party started - one of my favorite moments from the day!

Guests were treated to mouth-watering ice cream sandwiches from Ruby Jewel while Clare made a third and fabulous outfit change, and then the dancing commenced! The High Street Band brought the energy and played into the night. One of Clareโ€™s friends even jumped in to perform โ€œRolling in the Deepโ€ and the crowd went wild! It was another great moment in such a fun day celebrating the love of two people so clearly meant to be together.


Clare and Connor, Iโ€™m honored I could help you welcome this new chapter of life! Wishing you so much joy and happiness together!

XOXO, Emily

 

Coordinator: Emily | Band: The High Street Band | Ceremony Music: Duo Con Brio | Dessert: Ruby Jewel Ice Cream | Florist: Old Town Florist | Hair and Makeup Artist: Styled by Mal | Paper Goods/Signs: Letters + Dust | Photographer: Gina Paulson | Rentals: West Coast Event Production | Transportation: 1-800-Book-A-Limo | Videographer: Goodco Studios