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I arrive at Olde Breton Inn early
to try and get a sneak peek of the facilities since I have never
visited and I find Kara and her mother sorting through the various
flower bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. She is in jeans
and a shirt and has had her hair done and make-up applied and
looks radiant. She seems calm making last minute preparations
before the guests start to arrive.
Olde Breton Inn (circa 1793)
will host both the ceremony and reception for this special
occasion. A large gazebo located on the grounds has the background
of the river and will provide the backdrop for the official
ceremony. Chairs are set up along with bamboo tiki lanterns
which are lined on the outside of the chairs.
The Inn has a small dining
room as you walk through the front door and will provide the
area for hors devours of cheese, crackers and fruit. A separate
area past the dining room and prior to the main dining area
will serve as a buffet area for guests to serve themselves.
| Kara's
Wedding Day Vision
I had always wanted to
have a beach wedding. When Anthony first proposed, I
had visions of flying off with him to Bora Bora and
eloping in some sort of South pacific paradise wearing
little more than a bikini and a grin! Such was not to
be, however, I'm very happy with the way things have
turned out! |
The tables are decorated with
navy blue table cloths and ivory napkins. Favor boxes are gold
and white pyramid-shaped and sealed with gold trimmed ribbon.
They contain chocolates and are arranged at each seating. Glass
centerpiece vases contain silver flower petals along with a
candle and an ivory rose. Kara
shows me the bridal suite which is located upstairs. The room
is beautifully decorated with white wicker furniture accented
with floral pillow cushions. The walls are painted sage and
the windows in white trim. The two rooms are separated with
picture windows decorated with white sheer swags.
There is still an hour before
the ceremony is to start. Bridesmaids are gathered inside
the suite, talking amongst themselves, taking pictures with
one another while examining the floral bouquets.
I see Anthony arrive in the
parking lot and later hear that he sends a rose along with
a card to Kara via one of the bridal attendants. Kara is touched
by the gesture, cries happiness tears and is forced to reapply
her make-up.
I wander downstairs below the
main dining hall to find Anthony with fellow groomsmen. Each
are experiencing their own challenge with their tuxedos and
all of the accessories that came with them. The groom's mother
takes turns pinning the ivory boutonnieres on to each jacket.
They are all wearing black tuxedos with smokey blue vests,
except Anthony who is wearing a white tie and vest with his
tuxedo. The photographer arrives and takes the opportunity
to capture the moment on film.
The ladies are wearing strapless
midnight blue gowns. Kara's gown is strapless as well and
is two-toned candelabra and beige. The cascading bouquets
consist of shasta daisies and roses in pale pinks, blues and
white. Kara has a cousin that is playing the role of wedding
coordinator to help the ceremony to run smoothly.
The violinists are seated near
the gazebo and begin to play a classic Bach tune. There is
a slight breeze in the air and the temperature is warm and
pleasant. All eyes are focused on the arrival of the bridesmaids
who are escorted by the groomsmen and stroll as couples to
their places at the gazebo.
Kara opts to forgo the traditional
wedding march theme and is escorted by her grandfather where
Anthony is waiting. "...as
a symbol of my everlasting love and devotion to you..."
The couple celebrated their
honeymoon in Las Vegas - a surprise gift from Kara to Anthony
who thought they were going to an amusement park.
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