Annie and Jordan’s wedding reminds me of the African proverb which says, “It takes a village.” This proverb pertains to the rearing of a child and how an entire community of people must interact with children in encouraging and influential ways in order for them to develop into positive members of society. It became crystal clear over the course of their wedding that these two individuals had grown up to become positive, respectable, and contributing members of society and that they are extremely loved by their “village.”

Guests entered into the newly remodeled Rose event venue in Golden, Colorado under a marquee announcing, “Annie & Jordan Tie the Knot”. A handmade copper pipe alter, made by the groom himself, framed the front of the ceremony site and was fitted with flowing ivory fabric and draping floral arrangements. As you looked around the space you could see guest tables adorned with burgundy linens, ivory flowers, and gold candles. The color scheme and decor created a romantic and dramatic feeling for this wedding. As the ceremony commenced, the wedding party entered in pairs. Bridesmaids wore burgundy gowns and carried ivory bouquets while the groomsmen wore grey suits.

The couple chose to include both families and their wedding party of 15 people in their ceremony. This began with the traditional wedding ceremony processional, followed by a prayer over the bride and groom involving all of the parents. For the unity ceremony, the couple had their parents and each member of their wedding party place a locket on a decorative metal tree that the couple will hang on a wall in their home as a reminder of the support system that this couple has.

A festive cocktail hour followed the ceremony which provided guests with a trio of hors d’oeuvres to include the groom’s favorite – creamy Mac-n -Cheese Sticks. Guests were then invited into the reception space, which had been flipped from the ceremony, to enjoy a hearty pasta dinner featuring Rigatoni in Red Sauce and Chicken Alfredo pasta. The couple then cut into a multi-tiered cake of various flavors for the guests to then satisfy their sweet tooth with. With full bellies and happy hearts, guests then joined the newlyweds on the dance floor for the rest of the event.