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217--Virginia: Kristi & Brian's Wedding Ceremony @ Site News     Jun 04 2004 - 14:16 PST cherie writes: Kristi and Brian may have meet at "the Pour House", but they got married in a Virginina Southern mansion. Someone once said, that a spouse is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you forget the words. Kristi's Bridesmaids included: Sheila (Matron of Honor), Carter (Maid of Honor), Jenn, Shelby, Crystal and Renee. Brian's Groomsmen included: T.J. (Best Man), Mike, Sean, R.J., & John. Flower Girl: Hanna Ring Bearer: Connor Parents of the Bride: Claudia and Steve Parents of the Groom: Linda and Terry I had the honor of officiating the ceremony. Just call me Rev. Cherie Bear witness as Kristi and Brian become husband and wife, share their first kiss as a married couple, dance their first dance, drink their first sips of champagne, cut their wedding cake, toss the garter and the bouquet, and drive off in a shimmer of sparkles. Click on each picture to see it full size. read comments (0) | write comment| views: 6610    | rated: 0.0    printer-friendly version   Kristi and Brian were wed on May 30, 2004 at the Inn at Burwell Place in Salem, Virginia. There was just a sprinkle of rain; enough to make the grass glisten. Kristi and her mother Claudia, peek as the guests arrive. Brian and Rev. Cherie, minutes before the ceremony begins. Rev. Cherie walks through the garden with Brian. Kristi's father (Steve) walks the mother of the bride (Claudia) down the aisle. *Photo by Karen. Connor, the ring-bearer. *Photo by Nicole. Hannah, the flower girl, doesn't miss a spot. *Photo by Nicole. The patient Hannah takes her time, and covers each blade of grass with a flower petal. Brian's first glimpse of Kristi. *Photo by Karen. Steve walks his daughter (Kristi) down the aisle. Brian eagerly awaits his bride. *Photo by Nicole The proud father and glowing daughter. Steve and Kristi. Brian smiles. *Photo by Nicole. Guests came from 14 states and 3 countries to see Kristi and Brian wed. Is everyone ready to say: "I do?." Kathleen reads Kristi and Brian's personal philosophy about marriage. True love, true admiration. *Photo by Karen. Kristi and Brian listen as Hoppie Vaughn plays Elton John's "Your Song." Hoppie Vaughn. The first kiss as husband and wife. May I introduce Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hardy. T.J. walks Carter and Sheila out. Jenn and Mike. Shelby and R.J. Give me five! That is a smile of pure joy! Linda and Terry. Rev. Cherie Hannah is adorable. She likes Disneyworld. Kristi and Brian. The first dance. Everyone's eyes are on Kristi and Brian. *Photo by Karen. Look at those moves! They look so natural. *Photo by Karen. Kristi and Brian dance to "At Last." Now it's time for the father/daughter dance. The love of a father never fades. Steve and Kristi. Brian dances with his mom, Linda. Sheila makes a toast. Brian and Kristi raise their glasses. Cherie makes a toast. Karen with her children Jay and Mary. Self-Portrait of Mary and Nicole. Here they are! Time to cut the cake. The bride gets the first bite. Will Brian eat his cake, or wear it? Open wide. Let me have that cake back! Jean and Dustin. Dreama and Warren. *Photo by Karen. "Jay, what do you think about all this marriage stuff? Maybe girls aren't as yucky as we once thought." *Photo by Karen. Just try to keep the ladies away from that chocolate! Geoff and Dave. Michelle and Andy. Nicole and Mary. Ladies everywhere. Save that last slice of cake for the bride. As the night gets rocking, Gabi gets behind the bar! Nicole, Cherie and Mary. Carter, Connor and Jenn. Gabi, Cherie and Kristi. The Brown family. Greg and Cherie dancing. Claudia and Steve. The Hardys dancing in the dark. Carter and Kevin. Jean and Cherie. And the band plays on. Mary dancing with Jesse. *Photo by Karen. Cherie and Gabi. Gabi's not complaining. Dancing the night away. Here's a sneak peak of the garter. *Photo by Karen. The single guys wait for the garter to be tossed. Brian takes the garter off. Attention all parents: Close your eyes now. John catches the garter. The single ladies cheer as the bride prepares to throw her bouquet. Is everyone ready? Over here!! Carter catches the bouquet. Carter, Kristi, Brian and John. TJ and Cherie. Time to light the sparklers. The newlyweds walk through a stream of sparkly lights. Kristi and Brian. Kristi and Brian drive off in style. *Photo by Karen. Just married. What a great night! *Photo by Karen. Cherie, Nicole, Kristi and Mary. Kristi, Shannan, T.J. and Brian. Now that Kristi and Brian are gone, it's time to decorate their car! It wasn't me. Art? What would life be without friends? Cherie and Jean make a mess. Should we decorate their hotel room, too? She has the quickest gun in the East. Good thing it shoots shaving cream.