“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.”  (Zora Neale Hurston, American Dramatist, 1891 - 1960)

If ever there have been two people who have completely opened themselves up and refused to “hide” from love, it is Paige and Joel.  They are an absolutely amazing couple…full of joy, and laughter, and everything else that is beautiful about love.

And, fortunately for Bleu, we were able to bear witness to their nuptials…as well as to help plan them. 

For months prior, we worked with Paige and Joel to offer insight regarding cakes, colors, flowers, photos, and even favors.  There were multiple vendors that assisted in executing the vision…all of whom were fantastic to work with.  And, on a gorgeous day in June, everything came together brilliantly.

The actual ceremony took place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  An absolutely gorgeous and historical site in downtown San Antonio, it provided the perfect setting for such a glorious occasion.  Paige was escorted down the aisle by her doting father…and there was barely a dry eye in the place.  Surrounded by loving family and adoring friends, the couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony and were then gleefully announced as “husband and wife”.  

Following the ceremony, there was a reception at the Briars Suite.  Also a beautiful site, the venue offered a great space for the dinner, dancing, and joyous celebrating that took place into the late night. 

There were special touches throughout the evening that truly reflected the simple yet elegant taste of Paige and Joel.  Instead of signing a guest book as they entered the reception, attendees were asked to complete cards with words of wisdom and best wishes for the couple.  There was also a tin bucket filled with brightly colored flip flops placed on the stage immediately next to the DJ stand…just in case there were female guests who needed a break from their stilettos as they strutted their stuff on the dance floor.  Additionally, and in place of more common favors, attendees were welcome to fill monogrammed bags full of sweet treats at the beautifully displayed custom candy table. 

In addition to the aforementioned, there were also a few more traditional touches.  Included were the wedding party entrance and champagne toast; the first dance by the couple; and, of course, the bouquet and garter tosses.  Also a part of the celebration was the classic cutting of the cake…which was followed by the less traditional gulping of ice-cold milk by the bride and groom.

All in all, it was a truly splendid and special event that not only marked the occasion but commemorated the marriage of an unbelievably amazing couple with style and grace.  The laughter was plentiful…the joy in abundance…and not a soul amongst them could be found “hiding out” from the love that permeated the day.  

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