An Opulent Event At "The D"

Kimberly & Michael
May 9, 2008
The D at Deerfield
Newark, DE
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While I often try to establish a great relationship with each of my clients, it's not often that I make such a personal connection with a bride and groom. Right from the start, I genuinely enjoyed meeting and getting to know Kimberly and Michael.

The day was spiced with personal touches and flair all throughout the entire event. From the breathtaking, room-transforming look of the uplighting (provided by my friends at Eventions) to the origami paper cranes scattered on the guest tables, there were expressions of the couple everywhere you looked. The paper cranes were an observance of Kimberly's heritage and her dearly departed grandmother.

An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. A thousand paper cranes is also traditionally given as a wedding gift by the folder, who is wishing a thousand years of happiness and prosperity upon the couple. It can also be gifted to a new baby for long life and good luck.

On a personal note, I was very humbled to find out that Kimberly had taken it upon herself to assume the exhausting life of an individual who works with mentally challenged children. As some of you reading this know, my son is diagnosed as being Autistic. It is because of people like Kimberly that children like my son can live a more well-adjusted life.

As thanks to Kimberly and her husband, I presented them with a gift. On their wedding day, it had been raining all day. Early in the morning, I placed a vial outside to collect the rain as it fell. By the time I was ready to leave, the vial was filled. After their ceremony, I presented the vial to Kimberly and Michael, telling them that on the day of their first child's Christening, they could baptise their baby with water that fell from above on the day they were married.

People who are not personally affected by Autism cannot imagine how hard it is for professionals like Kimberly, let alone the parents of children with Autism. It is for that reason that I was so thankful to be a part of their wedding day.

Congratulations, Kimberly & Michael!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

5:30-5:55 PM Ceremony

6:00-6:55 PM Cocktails

7:00 PM Grand Entrance - Kimberly and Michael provided me with a script about each member of their bridal party and selected a song for each couple to enter the room to. Very cool!

Parents & Grandparents
Michael's Grandmother: "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley
Kimberly's Grandparents: "Almost Like Being In Love" by Nat King Cole
Michael's Parents: "I Feel Good" by James Brown
Kimberly's Parents: "My Girl" by Temptations

Bridal Party
Autumn & Brett "Rock 'N Roll All Nite" by Kiss
Selina & Davidgene: "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley
Christina, Nicole, & Lane: "I Just Wanna Love U" by Jay-Z
Lilliana & Caleb: "Kids In America" by Kim Wilde
Corrine & Matthew: "Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas
Jennifer & Robert: "Love Is A Battlefield" by Pat Benatar

Bride & Groom
Kimberly & Michael: "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole

7:05 PM First Dance
"At Last" by Etta James

7:10 PM Blessing and Toasts

7:15-8:45 PM Dinner

7:40 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion

8:50 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor

8:55 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing