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Mr. Pinot and I were looking for ways to incorporate more of our family into our wedding. Since we had a relatively small wedding party (only 2 on each side) we wanted to find additional ways to include the other special people in our lives. At some point during the planning process I heard about the idea of having a special friend or family member serve as the witness to your marriage. Typically this is the role of the Best Man and the Maid of Honor but I liked the idea of “outsourcing” this role so we could include more people. We asked my brother and Mr. PN’s sister to serve as our witnesses. They humbly agreed, signed our marriage license, and made it all official!
Photos by Jim Forneris Photography
Our Legal Witnesses: Brother Pinot & SIL Pinot
What special or unique ideas are you incorporating into your wedding to include your family and friends?
Previously in the Pinot Noir recap series:
I had both my parents walk me down the aisle instead of just my dad.
And for our civil wedding my brother and his sister were our witnesses although they did not have a specific role when we had the ceremony/family wedding a year and 4 month later.
the hot brother is back!!! SIL is also very pretty.
we had 2 best men, and 2 maids of honour for our attendants, and couldnt decide who to get to sign, so instead we chose our moms. My hubby’s dad passed away a long while ago, and my dad did not attend the wedding, so it was a nice way to incorporate our mothers.
Call me vain, but I kind of wish the photographer hadn’t gotten so up close and personal with my cleavage!! That aside, it was a great honor to be a witness (even though I almost invalidated the marriage with my loopy signature).
@The SIL: haha- too funny… I haven’t even thought about who will be our witness!
[...] Up next, group photos and a handy checklist! Previously in the Pinot Noir recap series: Part I: Rehearsal Dinner Part II: Girls Getting Ready Part III: Boys Getting Ready Part IV: Final Single Moments Part V: An Unforgettable Walk Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do” Part VII: Stealing a Moment Alone Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness? [...]
[...] Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness? [...]
[...] An Unforgettable Walk Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do” Part VII: Stealing a Moment Alone Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness? Part IX: Cocktails in the Sun Part X: Say Cheese… Family Photos! Part XI: Say Cheese… [...]
[...] An Unforgettable Walk Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do” Part VII: Stealing a Moment Alone Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness? Part IX: Cocktails in the Sun Part X: Say Cheese… Family Photos! Part XI: Say Cheese… [...]
[...] Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness? [...]
[...] An Unforgettable Walk Part VI: The Pinots say “I Do” Part VII: Stealing a Moment Alone Part VIII: Will You Be My Witness? Part IX: Cocktails in the Sun Part X: Say Cheese… Family Photos! Part XI: Say Cheese… [...]
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Mrs. Pinot Noir, New York/Napa Valley Age and Occupation: 24, Health Educator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Market Researcher Engagement Date: November 10, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 25, 2008 Venue: Auberge du Soleil About Me: I am a Minnesota raised, NYC transplant planning a destination wedding in Napa. I'm balancing my love for the environment and my hubby-to-be's love for tradition to create our "green wedding in disguise." Our wedding will include local food and wine, antique touches and lots of love and laughter. When wedding planning isn't taking up my free time (and money) I love to read, cook, workout, watch baseball and travel! Follow along in my adventure as I attempt to plan an eco-friendly and socially responsible wedding (with eco-oblivious Mr. Pinot Noir).
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