David and John had their first date – coffee and dinner – two years ago, and were then married on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
John sported a black, three-piece suit with a white shirt and black bowtie –his lapel accented by a white blossom. David donned a three-piece gray suit with a black vest, bowtie, and lapels – accompanied by a white shirt and pocket square.
David and John’s ceremony was held in front of the outdoor fireplace, which was filled with tall candles and adorned with overflowing displays of white orchids and hydrangeas. Lined on either side with white flower petals, the grey carpet leading to the alter ended with a spread of white petals – with the initials “J” and “D” spelled out in red rose petals.
The officiant announced, “This commitment will make your relationship much stronger. The foundation of your love is friendship. These are the hands that will hold you for comfort, even when you’re wrinkled and aged. Rings symbolize the vows and love that they have for one another.” Both grooms went on to read their own vows, and shed a few “happy tears” in the process.
At the reception, dinner open with mixed greens and goat cheese crumbles, spiced pecans, pomegranate seeds, sliced oranges, and balsamic vinegar. The main course included filet mignon and sautéed chicken breast in marsala wine reduction, plus twice baked potatoes and sweet ginger glazed carrots. Dessert included cookies, and an elegant four-tiered wedding cake with white and navy altering tiers. White detailing accented the navy tiers, and white black dots adorned the crisscross pattern of the white tiers.
During toasts, David’s dad expressed how marriage was difficult and full of tribulations, but he knows that John and David will have a persistent love. One of John’s close friends lamented how she and John have been through a lot together, and she couldn’t ask for a better man for her best friend.
David and John’s first dance was to “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri, and the Mother/Son Dance was to “All To You” by Scott Keo. The new couple had one last treat for their flower-adorned reception: a surprise performance by a hula dancer.
Best wishes to David and John and their journey together.
Photography by: One Fine Day Photography
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