A Garden Wedding Ceremony in Coquitlam BC

November 13th, 2008

I always like to see a couple invest in the things that truly matter.  Lana and Cory focused on creating a custom wedding ceremony experience that totally spoke to who they are and how they wanted to feel.

Cory is more reserved than Lana.  He was nervous about the wedding ceremony.   But as you can see from his big grin in this photo, Cory had a great time!  If I can make a nervous groom guffaw at his wedding, then I’ve done my job well.

And while apparently it’s the butt of many jokes, Lana and Cory both love how different they are. They shared such funny stories with me of their life.  I decided to include a number of them in my storytelling.  Family and friends were effusive after the ceremony about how much they enjoyed it.  Most said they had learned things about Lana and Cory that they never knew before.

Lana has an adorable young son named Ryder from a previous relationship. Ryder lives with Lana and Cory full time and thus Cory has taken on a father figure role.  Apparently he’s done it really well, as Ryder calls him “Daddy-Dude!”  So cute.

We wanted Ryder to have a role in the wedding ceremony, to acknowledge that Lana and Cory’s marital relationship is also a family relationship.  It was so important to Lana and Cory that we find a way to publicly and symbolically include Ryder within the embrace of their marriage.

There are many ways to include children, but one that I especially like is a Sand Ceremony. If you are interested, please email or call me to have me describe the intent and deeper meaning.

Following this very moving portion of the ceremony, Cory got down on his knees – so he could look directly at Ryder.  Cory impressed me so much with the vows of love he made to Ryder. Was there a dry eye in the house?  I think not!

Joyfully yours,

Celebrant Michele Davidson, Vancouver Wedding Officiant, Custom Wedding Ceremonies Vancouver and Whistler