I always knew what song I wanted to walk down the aisle to. Even before I knew who Mr. PaC was, I sure about the song. I fell in love with it as a little girl watching ECPOT’s movie Impressions de France. Beyond the enchanting melody, it resonated with me because of our French roots. My processional song? Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Aquarium” from The Carnival of the Animals. (You may recognize it from our video.)
Everyone lends a hand to pick up my skirt.
As my dad and I approached the edge of the garden, the DJ transitioned from the main processional song, “Maybe I’m Amazed,” into the bride’s processional song. What a magical moment! All of those years of hoping to hear that song and here we were.
Cool, calm, and collected. Not one ounce of nervousness!
Daddy PaC and me discussing the lovely French classical music I selected for our processional
Mr. PaC waits for his bride to appear.
Oh, the things a father must be thinking moments before he walks his daughter down the aisle. (We lucked out that he felt well enough to walk with me!)
Locking eyes across the garden
Spectacular
Daddy PaC trying not to let his emotions get the best of him—he’s proud of me, but I’m proud of him too.
Here I come!
Relaxed, confident, and ready to do this!
Getting closer!
Mr. PaC, recalling my dad’s remark that I was “his problem now,” makes a memorable face and gesture.
A handshake and unspoken agreement
With one last kiss, Daddy PaC gives his oldest daughter away.
My husband-to-be takes my hand and leads me up the stairs.
Up next, the full ceremony with lots of laughter!
(all photos by Heather Fowler Photography, unless otherwise noted)
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I love Camille Saint-Saëns!! “Aquarium” is a lovely piece to walk down the aisle to. 
Aw, I love Mr. PaC’s reaction shots and the first photo with your dad, so sweet!
@shaynapunim: so excited someone else knows this piece of music!
@BelleFille, @paw, & @ChicagoDreamer: Thank you! It is a breathtaking space.
@Miss Gray Wolf: If you felt that way reading this post, then I did my job! My hope is that reading these recaps 10 years from now will bring all of the memories back.
@Mrs. Pony: Our photogs were like ninjas – I never noticed them! It definitely made for more natural photos. We felt free to be our goofy selves!
Your dress (and you) looked so gorgeous as you walked down the aisle!!
GORGEOUS! The backdrop is so spectacular (perfect word for it)! It makes me so excited for my own garden wedding.
That being said, I have tears in my eyes – I’m going to be such a wreck at my own wedding. The whole thing – the walk, the handoff, the anticipation, is all so beautiful though. I can’t help myself.
@bridesmomma: Thank you!
@Blonde17Jess: Garden weddings are so dreamy! I hope you have great weather. Your emotions might surprise you and pull a 180 from what you’re expecting! I get teary-eyed reading other bees’ wedding stories, but there were no tears on our own wedding day. Sometimes you’re just too full of happy to even cry happy tears.
your pictures just get more and more gorgeous, how is this possible? your recaps have been so beautiful
@Miss Panda: You are so sweet, Miss Panda! We got lucky – with the weather and our photographers!
Mrs. Pain au Chocolat, Wilmington, DE Age and Occupation: 29, Realtor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, Realtor Engagement Date: November 21, 2009 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Greenville Country Club About Me: An ENFJ with an artistic streak who loves backgammon, sailing, graphic design, and sleeping in. Travel (near or far), good wine, and tasty food makes my heart sing. I'm a compulsive list-maker who lives to plan and organize. Mr. P and I have lived together for 4 years, all the while renovating our city townhome bit by bit. We're planning a whimsical, Anthropologie-inspired garden wedding in June 2011.
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