Monday, November 3, 2008

Congratulations Chase and Caryn

This reception was held at the Silver Sycamore in Pasadena. The hall has been there for at least 3 years and it still looks brand new! It’s so pretty inside that the word “hall” doesn’t really describe it well. There are chandeliers, a beautiful scrollwork door, gorgeous tile on the floor, and windows on 3 sides. The colors of the day were brown and ivory, with dark red floral accents. They were very pretty, especially for a fall wedding, and they looked very nice in the room. If you are still looking for a ceremony or reception venue, make sure to check out the Silver Sycamore. It’s gorgeous! And, don’t forget to talk to Jackie, the owner. She’s a great lady who always does a good job for her brides.

This reception was a bit different in that it was a delayed reception. (I’ve noticed that we’re starting to do these more often.) Chase and Caryn were married a few weeks ago in another state but held this reception to celebrate their marriage with all their Texas family and friends. (One nice aspect of delayed receptions is that the bride and groom are usually at the door welcoming their guests as they enter. They get to spend much more time with their guests, as they aren’t rushing from the ceremony to the reception or constantly being pulled aside for pictures.) To get back to the details, there was a digital photo frame on the sign-in table so the guests could see pictures of the out-of-state wedding and reception. After dinner, there was a slide show that also had pictures of the original wedding along with growing up pictures. It was a great way for the guests to be a part of the couple’s marriage.

At one point, Caryn’s parents made a special presentation to the newlyweds, and it was something we hadn’t seen before. They had a basket filled with meaningful items and scripture to accompany each. For example, an eraser meant that once the couple came to a compromise, they should erase the issues of the past. Toothpicks were a reminder to not pick at each other. The newlyweds were also presented with their first bible as a married couple. The presentation and basket of items was a touching gift to celebrate the marriage of Caryn and Chase.

After an evening of good food, great cake, music and fun, the guests bid the newlyweds farewell. Congratulations to Chase and Caryn!

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