Steve and Nicole and their family and friends had a sunny, blustery day on the South Lawn of the Chatham Bars Inn for their special wedding service. It was so windy that Nicole's veil was whipping around and swirling outward with the sea breeze, sometimes embracing the couple.
This was a very simple, yet elegant service; this lovely couple asked that I incorporate into their custom ceremony the blessing whereby the Greek Orthodox "crowns", or "Stefana", are exchanged. Just as monarchs are crowned and charged with the welfare of their realm, so are the Bride and Groom crowned and vested with the authority and responsibility to care for one another's well-being. Symbolically, each marriage is a kingdom unto itself, which can lead the couple to God's Heavenly Kingdom by living with forbearance, compassion, righteousness, respect, and loving. The crowns are traditionally kept in the home to remind the couple of their responsibility and commitment to live by the good Christian values in their marriage kingdom.
Pictured here, witness the beauty of the "crowns" connected by a ribbon that blow in the wind as I perform the service of Steve and Nicole. What a gorgeous day this couple had to share their intimate love for one another with the expression of their vows, the exchanging of the rings, and the adorning of the crowns.
Congratulations to Steve and Nicole! I feel honored to have participated in your wedding service. Thank you for making me a part of your special day!
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