In a little
white chapel…an intimate affair…with
a rustic decor…and a Scottish flair…
Once upon a time, deep in the picturesque
countryside, a storybook wedding took place amongst
the blissful natural surroundings and quiet rolling
hills of the Missouri Wine Country.
An Intimate Ceremony
Built in 1838, Daniel Boone’s Old
Peace Chapel was the setting for this intimate ceremony.
Enhancing the natural beauty of the church was an array
of lush burgundy colors, illuminated only by candlelight.
Shepard hooks holding candles illuminated the pathway
to the chapel while the beautiful music of a traditional
Scottish bagpiper greeted the guests. Inside the chapel,
candle-lit chandeliers flickered above, giving the room
just enough light, adding to the rustic ambiance of
the setting. Throughout the chapel were beautiful jewel-toned
flowers. The groom was clad in a Scottish kilt, paying
homage to his roots. A burgundy ribbon encircled the
Unity Candle, the classic symbol of eternity.
A Private Reception
The wedding party and guests then enjoyed
an intimate dinner and reception at a nearby private
club. The cozy setting was enhanced with rustic floral
holders and lush flowers. A single burgundy ribbon
wrapped around the wedding cake. The family crest was
included as a watermark behind the menus, place cards,
and the table numbers. As a keepsake, guests received
a vellum packet of seeds, which commemorated the bride’s
love of gardening, and a solid chocolate duck, which
celebrated the groom’s passion for duck hunting.
Dinner was lively, full of impromptu toasts and friendly
reminders of how unique, special, and cozy this gathering
of family and friends truly was.
Following dinner, the toasts were cut
off by the first few notes from the dance band, signifying
the wedding couple’s first dance. Shortly thereafter,
the rest of the guests were seemingly pulled to the
dance floor by the music. The dance party had officially
begun.
Throughout the night, everyone shook their
groove things and boogied down (with the groom shimmying
in his kilt) to the soulful dance music. For hours,
the bride and groom laughed and danced and celebrated
their new life together with their family. In fact,
the band was so good that the dance party was extended
for an hour. No one wanted it to end.
|
