The Ceremony

Amanda and Michael exchanged vows in a non-denominational ceremony. Our officiant, Denise, helped us create a ceremony that was short but heartfelt, Amanda remembers. Our vows emphasized our love for one another and our happiness to be joining our lives together. Brevity could not quell emotions, however. As Amanda prepared to walk down the aisle with her father she saw Michael wiping his eyes. This caused me to tear up and it continued throughout the entire ceremony, Amanda says. Emotions were running so high that at one point the officiant had to stop the ceremony to get Amanda a handkerchief to wipe her nose. The ceremony truly reflected our feelings for one another, laughs Amanda.