Lori & Jeremy - Beautiful photos

Follow this  link to beautiful wedding photos by Laurie Bracewell.  Lori & Jeremy were married at Hollin Hall on September 10th.

Lori and Jeremy Are Wed

Lori and Jeremy were wed by the Reverend David Pratt in a beautiful ceremony on the slate terrace behind the Meeting House.  The ceremony that had been planned for the walled garden was moved to the patio after days of rain left the grounds soft. 

Catering was by R&R Catering; the cake was by The Sweet Life.

Photos by Nina Tisara/Hollin Hall & The Meeting House

Focus on What's Important

I ran into Jenny & Chris on the grounds of Hollin Hall this past weekend as we were setting up for a wedding.  They were there reminiscing about their wedding on September 6, 2009.  (Happy Anniversary!)  I asked them to share some advice for couples planning weddings and this is what they said.

 

"We would advise couples who have just begun the wedding planning process to focus on priorities--don't get lost in the details. It was really important to us to have authentic food representing our two cultures, so we spent a lot of time and effort in getting that just right. To this day, our friends still reminisce about our whole Chinese roast pig and Persian cherry rice.  Things like table arrangements were less important to us, so we went for something simple. Hollin Hall is such a beautiful venue, we were able to keep our own decorations at a minimum. Remember that it's your wedding and you can plan to include or not include whichever traditions or components you want. We had no wedding party, a short and sweet ceremony and no long speeches so our guests had plenty of time to enjoy the food, the open bar and the lovely Hollin Hall grounds."

 Jenny & Chris on their wedding day.

Jenny & Chris now.

(Photos compliments of Jenny & Chris)

 

Thank you, Jenny & Chris! 

Melinda and Darrell - A Perfect Pair

In a ceremony marked by smiles and hugs, Melinda and Darrell were married by Joyce Hilbery in the Walled Garden at Hollin Hall on September 3, 2011.  In addition to Matron of Honor Lisa Pena, Maid of Honor Erica Strang and Best Man Kevin Loria, their wedding party included five bridesmaids, five honorary bridesmaids, five groomsmen, a flower girl and two ring bearers.

Photos by Nina Tisara/Hollin Hall & The Meeting House

A Fun-Filled Rehearsal Dinner

Claudia and Steve Phillips hosted a fun-filled rehearsal dinner for Melinda and Darrell on Friday, September 2.   Selecting the Circle Garden in front of Hollin Hall for the setting, they designed colorful and playful decorations and centerpieces.  Catering was by BBQ Bus.

Melinda and Darrell were married at Hollin Hall on Saturday.

Photos by Nina Tisara/Hollin Hall & The Meeting House

Lena and Evan - A Dream Come True

Lena had dreamed of being married at Hollin Hall ever since she was a five-year-old flower girl at her mother's wedding there.  Her dream came true on September 4, 2011 when she and Evan were married in the Walled Garden.  The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Harold White under a chuppah decorated with a tablecloth that belonged to her grandmother and a profusion of white roses.

Photos by Nina Tisara/Hollin Hall & The Meeting House 

Katherine & Jeffrey Are Wed

Katherine and Jeffrey exchanged vows under a natural arbor of lush trees on the slate terrace behind the Meeting House on  Sunday, September 4, 2011.

    A beaming bride and a proud dad approach the terrace from the Memorial Walk.

Katherine and Jeffrey listen intently to the readings.

Katherine's dad recites the St. Francis of Assisi prayer, 

"Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace."

Photos by Nina Tisara/Hollin Hall & The Meeting House