Heather and Justin are a great couple with supportive, loving families, a faith that is visible in everything they do, and a true love that has grown from friendship to best friends to now husband & wife. I was so pleased to be a part of their special day along with a hundred or more of their friends and family. They had their ceremony on the east side of the Ranch House, which was a first for me. It is a nice grassy area surrounded by oaks and apple trees that must have been there since the park was a working ranch.
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| Heather & dad Bob's Processional |
The moms, grandmothers and Kyla (the MOH) entered to 'Over the Rainbow' by Iz while Heather & her dad walked in to 'All Your Life' by the Band Perry. Before the ceremony started, I was able to slip in some 'Stairway to Heaven' for Justin as well. Led Zeppelin is one of his favorite bands but he was concerned that it wouldn't go over well during the ceremony so we nixed the original idea. However I was able to locate an instrumental string quartet version by VSQ that worked perfectly in the pre-ceremony music mix, and most importantly, brought a smile to Justin's face.
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| Heather, Justin & Rev. George Velarde |
George Velarde of Living Stones Church in Reno presided at the ceremony and knew the couple well so it was a very personal and inspiring wedding. I had the pleasure to witness George marry John & Sara last Fall at the McKinley Arts Center (see blog post) and he is one of my favorite officiants so far. Another of my favorite pastors, Kris Dahir happened to be officiating a wedding in a grove a couple hundred yards away that afternoon, so the park was filled with love, faith & commitment that day!
After leaving the ceremony to Queen's 'Best Friend', the bridal party began taking pictures with Dean & Tiffany of Follow Your Heart Photography and the guests entered the Ranch House to drop off gifts, sign the guestbook and then out to the patio where the families had set up tables and drinks. Please note that these pics are from the photographically-challenged DJ, not from Tiffany or Dean. I'm sure theirs are 1000% better! They were very easy and fun to work with as well!
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| Justin serenading his bride |
After a great evening with an exceptionally poignant blessing by Bob (Heather's dad), a great first dance ('Smile' by Uncle Kracker) and a Bride & Groom dance where Heather & Justin danced with most of their guests, Justin had a surprise for his new wife: a song he strummed and sang just for her!
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| Heather spinning some tunes! |
The guests, family & bridal party weren't just there for the events: they loved to dance and it makes a DJ so happy to have a full dance floor all night long. I loved how everyone came together before and afterwards to decorate and clean, while still having fun. Special thanks go out to Edna & Dana who really made sure everything went like clockwork that day. They went above and beyond. Thanks also to the amazing family & friends who couldn't be more gracious and welcoming all throughout the event. Finally, thanks to Justin and Heather for having me a part of their day. It was so neat to be able to be a witness to their commitment, faith, and love. Congrats you two!
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