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The scene: Majestic Colonial Resort, in the Gazebo. The guests are assembled, the men and maids stand at attention, and Mr Breezy and I, having kissed our parents goodbye, face each other with big silly-happy grins.
Brian The (Non-Official) Officiant: Friends and family, we are gathered today to join Mr and Miss SB in marriage. Who gives this woman away today?
Papa Sea Breeze: I do.
Brian: Are you sure? (At which point everyone EXPLODES in laughter.) Positive? ‘Cause once you give her away, there are no takesies-backsies.
Brian: No?… Okay. We’re off to a good start.
And so begins the wedding ceremony of our dreams.
Many couples say that their favorite part of the wedding day is the reception. For us, it was the ceremony. It was so thoughtful, so touching, so incredibly joyful and so full of spontaneous jokes and laughter. My heart swells with the memory of it.
I think I will be in love with our Ceremony of Love as long as I live.
Even though our friend Brian wasn’t “really” a minister, priest, or rabbi (though it took some of our friends a while to believe us), he did a magnificent job translating the hopes and dreams of our hearts into our wedding ceremony.
We trusted him completely and pretty much gave him free rein to develop the ceremony, which was touching, beautiful AND hilariously funny. The only thing I asked Brian to do, really, was somehow make our guests a part of our ceremony, a la Mrs. Lovebug.
Well, he did just that… And then, to my utter delight, gave it his own special West Coast twist:
Love, West-Coast Style from Mrs Sea Breeze on Vimeo.
Looking around at everyone with their eyes closed and hearts held high is a moment and a feeling I will treasure forever.
I think Mama Sea Breeze’s um, ‘version’ of the heart is the absolute cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
And thus, surrounded by a love that was grand and wonderful and palpable, we got ready to say our vows.
Photos by Photophil Steingard and his sidekick, Michael Steingard. Special thanks to our awesome videographers Todd and Dave who went above and beyond to capture this heartwarming ceremony for us.
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This is so sweet! I totally cried when I watched that video.
How amazing!!!!! There aren’t words to describe how wonderful your ceremony seems!
And can I just say that I heart Mama Sea Breeze. She, and her version of the heart, are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!
Haven’t watched the video yet but I love the “Are you sure? There are not takesies-backsies”. TOO FUNNY!
I LOVE it! I was laughing right along with your friends and family and we have never even met. What a thing to treasure.
When I click the video, it says “this video does not exist” Help! I really want to see it!
ahhh I love it!!! I def laughed and cried with your family and friends
I love the smiles on your parents face after the are you sure. No taksies backsies, ha that is something my dad would say.
Aw that was gorgeous! What a great video. I wish we could have had the ceremony done by an awesome friend! - so personal and fun. I love the heart thing so much!
Aw I love that! Your friend Brian (from what I’ve heard) did an amazing job! What a beautiful gift 
muahaha. no takesies backsies. that’s so awesome. your ceremony brought a gigantor smile to my face. i can’t wait to hear more!
oh my gosh, mama sea breeze is adorable! and your friend’s speaking voice=fab! he did an amazing job!!
Aww! Hey I’m just curious–that woman standing in the blue dress in the background of your video–was she a guest or a resort guest peeking in the ceremony?
Thanks everyone. I’ll tell Brian y’all loved it as much as we did. Afterward he confessed to me he was a bit nervous doing it as he wasn’t sure if we’d think if was cool or way too hippy-ish. What a funny guy.
@Mary: She was a guest. The gazebo is surrounded by a little moat so no non-guests could get close. Though I’m told some did stand around anyway. I didn’t even see them.
I love your video. What a great ceremony!! Your Unofficial Officiant was so funny!!
PS-My mom loves your mom’s dress and jacket. 
fun and heartwarming — fantastic ceremony!! congrats again!
hahaha no takesies backsies! I love it! The video was so special too. I must say I love the added touch at the end where he says to plug your ears when he asks the ever famous “does anyone here think these two should not be married” and adds the going going gone! Such a hoot! I can see why you loved your ceremony the best. It sounds just lovely!!! Congrats
That is absolutely beautiful! I can’t get enough of how adorable your mom is…she reminds me so much of mine! Where did she get her dress from?
@CJB: She’s the cutest. It’s Calvin Klein, from Macy’s.
@Crash: Ha ha! I was wondering if anyone would catch that. A happy fluke.
what a wonderful idea… the heart with everyone’s eyes closed is such a cool twist to having your guests say vows as well. Beautiful!!
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Mrs. Sea Breeze, Vancouver/Dominican Republic
Age in 2008 and Occupation: 30, Communications Manager
Fiance's Age in 2008 and Occupation: 29, Experiential Marketing Director
Engagement Date: October 6, 2007
Wedding Date: November, 2008
Blogging Since: July 17, 2008
Venue: Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana
About Me: Planning a destination wedding by the sea should be (oh no she di-in't…) a breeze (…*sigh* yep, she did) but when you've never been to the Caribbean, your powers of imagination are really put to the test. Luckily, I'm 90% resourceful, creative optimist (and kooky, neurotic practicalist-if-that's-a-word for the other ten). Other than writing about our week-long celebration of family, friends, laughter and love, I adore books, shoes and… you guessed it… long walks on the beach.
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