Sunday morning I made my way to Grand Central Terminal (always impressive!) to take the Metro North Hudson Line to Tarrytown in Westchester County.I took a short taxi ride through Tarrytown past some beautiful homes on my way to the wedding. When I arrived at Tappan Hill Mansion (once owned by Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain :) the begonias were in bloom, I saw a majestic hawk circling overhead, and the bride & groom were in the foyer of the historic home, having video & photos taken.
Andrei wore white tie, vest, and black tuxedo and adored Anelia as she made her way down the spiral staircase in her gorgeous strapless gown. Very dramatic and beautiful!
Family, friends, and photographers gathered for the signing of the license. Andrei & Anelia asked me to oversee a short & sweet civil signing, as they would have a full out, romantic, personal ceremony officiated by a good friend later in the day.
I asked them if they consented to be wed today ("I do") and in the presence of their witnesses, pronounced them married and wished them a wonderful afternoon of celebrating! Their mothers acted as their witnesses when we signed the license.
I asked them if they consented to be wed today ("I do") and in the presence of their witnesses, pronounced them married and wished them a wonderful afternoon of celebrating! Their mothers acted as their witnesses when we signed the license.
Here they are with their flower girl!
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I took the train back to NYC and continued on from Grand Central on E. 42nd St. to Port Authority on W. 42nd St. to take a 10min. NJ Transit bus ride to Nicole & Kevin's evening ceremony on the Romantica yaht in Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken, NJ.
Nicole is a hair dresser, and has great style & personality! She wore a Grecian gown (very IN this year!), with flowers in her spiky hair. Her friend Mark acted as wedding coordinator, and helped the wedding party line up, escorted me through excited family & friends to the wedding area, cued the DJ, and saw to it that everything took place on time and as planned!
Nicole was escorted by both her father & her mother, and beamed big smiles to her groom throughout the ceremony. Kevin is in the military and looked dashing in his dress olive & beret. It was a stormy night with a lot of rain coming down, but there was so much love in the room for the wedding couple, I know Kevin & Nicole will have smooth sailing in their marriage!
Best wishes to both couples! With love, Rev. Annie NYC ♥ 
