Rachel & Chris were married at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA.  When we began planning their ceremony, we discussed the importance of including their family and friends in an authentic way.  As Rachel and Chris spoke about the love and support they had received, both individually and as a couple, it became clear that this was an important element that added strength to their ongoing relationship and marriage. 

We discussed many ways to include their family and friends, and ultimately we chose to formally do so during the ceremony.   After the processional and a general welcoming,  incorporating the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hahn,  we acknowledged the importance of those gathered.  We then asked the community to continue to honor and support Rachel & Chris as they deepened into their relationship as husband and wife.  It was a lovely way to establish a community intimacy for the rest of the wedding ceremony.

The ceremony continued using carefully selected readings,  a personal reflection about Rachel & Chris, and individually crafted vows.  The ceremony created was intimate, meaningful and reflected and honored their unique relationship to each other, and their family and friends.  Congratulations Rachel & Chris, and may you enjoy many years of laughter, friendship, family & friends and an ever deepening love.   
(photo courtesy of Steve Kimball Photography)