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Mrs. Peony, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Marketing Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, QA Engineer Engagement Date: June 28, 2007 Wedding Date: April 18, 2008 Venue: The Fountainhead Blogging Since: August 7, 2007 About Me: Both Mr. Peony and I are huge computer nerds, and our conversations usually consist of the latest gadgets, programming languages, and video games. At the same time, I can also be very girly with an obsession with handbags, makeup, and high heels. And art! I've studied studio art extensively, almost majored in art history, and freelance as a web and graphics designer. Mr. Peony and I are having a ball of a time planning a wedding for 250(!) guests, doing our best to infuse our personalities (geeky chic) with the wishes of our very traditional Asian parents.
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My last recap post did not end on a favorable note. If you can recall, the charter bus carrying over 50 of our guests was running an hour and a half late. I was hyperventilating in the bridal suite, and the boys were taking whiskey shots in their suite.

All my fears and anxiety were quelled when the bus arrived. It took less than 5 minutes for our DOC Christine Viola and the staff at The Fountainhead to shuffle all 50+ guests upstairs to the chapel and have them properly seated.

It was time to get married.

(All photos by Danny Weiss.)

Everyone was finally seated and ready to bear witness to our wedding.

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Mr. Peony and his best man took their places at the altar while the bridal party lined up outside the chapel.

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Our mothers then lit the unity candles…

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And the rest of the bridal party began their walk down the aisle to the sweet strains of Bach’s Air in G.

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My Maid of Honor bravely made the walk by herself.

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I still remember standing behind those double doors, completely unaware of what was awaiting me. I heard Air in G slowly coming to a conclusion, then a pause. I held my breath as the string quartet began Wagner’s Bridal March powerfully and joyfully. The doors swung open.

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There was a collective gasp as I entered the room with my father by my side. Suddenly, all my fears and worries were gone. All my loved ones were in this room to support my marriage to the man of my dreams. I was all smiles from then on.

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I will never forget the look on Mr. Peony’s face as he saw me walking towards him.

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As I got closer, I discovered that he had tears streaming down his face!

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I gave him a reassuring smile and continued my trek down the aisle.

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When I finally joined my groom, I whispered, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing. You look so beautiful and I’m just so happy.”

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The ceremony began.

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Our pastor is a dear friend of ours. He had gotten ordained just a few months before our wedding, so our wedding was the first he performed! We were so incredibly lucky and grateful to have such a great friend and keeper of the faith officiate our wedding.

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Then came the exchange of the rings.

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I had a bit of trouble with Mr. Peony’s ring… it took quite some time and energy to get it on!

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Then we lit the center unity candle.

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And the head pastor at our church stepped in to give the benediction.

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Then we were proclaimed husband and wife!

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Celebrations. Doves flying. Fireworks. Well, not really, but it certainly felt like it!

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26 Responses to “Wedding Day Recap, Pt 10 - The Ceremony”

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Miss Sapphire
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Miss Sapphire (message)  1,398 posts, Bumble bee

You both look so pretty and happy!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Awww, I love both your faces watching the other as soon as you entered and walked toward your groom! :-)

 
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bridecat
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bridecat (message)  355 posts, Helper bee

Awww…what a lovely ceremony. And you guys are really into the first kiss - fabulous! :)

 
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firemuffy
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firemuffy (message)  204 posts, Helper bee

That picture of when you first kissed as husband and wife gave me chills. I’m so happy for you guys!

 
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laurenadela
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laurenadela (message)  272 posts, Helper bee

okay i teared up. i’m such a baby :)

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

You’re such an adorable couple. I can’t get over how happy your husband looks watching you walk down the aisle!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

@firemuffy: that happened to me too!

i’m such a sap for a good love story.

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  3,105 posts, Sugar bee

*swoons* Your dress!!!! *swoons*

 
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Gator
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Gator (message)  607 posts, Busy bee

Mr. P is a total sweetheart! What a special moment :)

 
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Miss Dew Drop (message)  381 posts, Helper bee

You both look so happy and in love the whole ceremony. Just how a wedding should be. :)

 
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Miss Sunbeam (message)  545 posts, Busy bee

So beautiful!

 
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krissybee
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krissybee (message)  3,921 posts, Honey bee

oooooooo everything is soo beautiful! I got excited reading this post, like i was a guest sitting there!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

yay! finally married! You hubby’s smile for you was so sweet!

 
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kmattso2
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kmattso2 (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous pictures!!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

Ahh! The pictures are great, I felt almost like I was there with you both :) So sweet that he shed tears over your beauty!

 
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jhguba (message)  242 posts, Helper bee

Aww - how sweet that he teared up as you walked down the aisle! Sounds like it was the perfect moment!

 
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completelyrandomsally
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completelyrandomsally (message)  618 posts, Busy bee

You are just gorgeous! When I see photos like this, it makes me think “ok, Amanda, you will make it through the stupid wedding stress that happens 78 days out.” When I see your photos, I can’t not smile from ear to ear. I hope I’m like that when it’s my turn in November.

 
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bunnylovesbear
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bunnylovesbear (message)  1,997 posts, Buzzing bee

Wow…such beautiful photos. And the tears streaming down Mr. P’s face? my goodness…magical.

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,386 posts, Sugar bee

awww!! amazing pictures!

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

stunning! wow, there is so much love between you both! thanks for sharing!

 
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Mrs. Peony, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Marketing Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, QA Engineer Engagement Date: June 28, 2007 Wedding Date: April 18, 2008 Venue: The Fountainhead Blogging Since: August 7, 2007 About Me: Both Mr. Peony and I are huge computer nerds, and our conversations usually consist of the latest gadgets, programming languages, and video games. At the same time, I can also be very girly with an obsession with handbags, makeup, and high heels. And art! I've studied studio art extensively, almost majored in art history, and freelance as a web and graphics designer. Mr. Peony and I are having a ball of a time planning a wedding for 250(!) guests, doing our best to infuse our personalities (geeky chic) with the wishes of our very traditional Asian parents.

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