06/15/2025
IT!..... WAS!!..... AWESOME!!!
There are moments that simply set the bar and this wedding & reception cleared it with ease.
During rehearsal night it was decided to hold the ceremony indoors due to the weather predictions, which was kind of a bummer. In their minds though, the preferred plan is outdoors and we'll make the final decision as the time drew closer. But the odds were not in our favor. So we rehearsed in the roomy banquet hall.
There were several moving parts, decisions and instructions coming from multiple directions. The bridal party, families and officiant soaked it all in.
Ceremony day. Mother nature was still showing us unpredictable signs. Will it rain? Several weather apps and radars couldn't even agree. Hmmm.
The groom was persistent "She (his bride) really desires it to be outside". And we all really wanted to and were ready to make that happen. Relocate the arch, unity tree, all the 200 plus seating and sound system.
Less than forty-five minutes to go. "It just doesn't look good." Final decision "Indoors it is!" And it was still incredible!
The ceremony was flawless! Even the bride & groom's two small dogs Odie & Mae, who were escorted down the aisle by the two Jake's, were amazingly calm and content. The groomsmen held them through the entire service and those dogs watched it all unfold. That's going to be an adorable photo.
The First Look took place during the ceremony. After everyone had made it down the aisle, to include one year old birthday flower girl and big brother the ring bearer, the groom bowed his head with anticipation.
"Will you please rise."
Dad, with the biggest, warmest twinkle in his eyes escorted one of his greatest gifts from God to the head of the aisle.
The best man nudged the groom to raise his head.
Oh. My. Goodness! His bride was breathtaking. You could see the emotions getting the better of him.
Dad led the bride to the altar and was presented with the difficult question. "Who gives this bride to be with this man?" Dad mustered up the courage and gave his blessing.
And then the two became one!
The celebration to follow was phenomenal. One magical moment after another. Wonderful dining, incredible desserts, ample beverages to compliment not one, not two, but four heart-warming (and a little bit of roasting) toasts. And the dancing was nonstop.
IT!..... WAS!!..... AWESOME!!!
Let's give a nice round of applause to the newest Mr. & Mrs. Nate & Laura Wright!!!
Shoutouts:
Venue & Beverage Service: Secret Meadow Event Barn (Celestine, Indiana)
Stunning new venue (two years old). Very spacious post & beam barn with all the elements a wedding & reception could ask for. Clean, rustic, warm-tone color pallet. Large dining hall, kitchen, bar area, bridal suite, groomsmen room. Outdoor areas included a fire pit and multiple ceremony locations and a couple of ponds.
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Catering by Meyer (Huntingburg, Indiana)
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Cake by Batter & Bliss Baked Goods (Jasper, Indiana)
Unbelievably tasty and creative!
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Kalli June Photography (Jasper, Indiana)
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