August 8, 2009 Part 2

Paige Hill & Jeris Queen

Saturday, August 8, 2009 @ 6pm

Heritage Chapel

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Here's another precious couple. I just loved Paige and these families! I have quite a few memories from this wedding ... some slightly nerve racking, some of them funny, most of them wonderful.

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Nerve-Racking: Paige doesn't even know what I'm about to share {we hid it from her on the wedding day}. The soloist arrived pretty early on Saturday to rehearse her songs. I noticed her sitting near the piano waiting. I wasn't sure who was accompanying her on the piano, but I knew she was waiting for someone. I also knew the church organist was playing the organ for the ceremony but had not yet arrived. I finally walk over to Lana (the soloist). She asked me where the organist was and mentioned that she brought the music and was hoping to rehearse with him before the wedding. I made a few phone calls and realized that Jerry (our organist) didn't know he was playing the piano for Lana or he would have arrived early. {OH NO} The wedding was to start at 6pm ... it was already 5:30. Jerry, being the most talented musician I know, sight reads the music. Not just one song, but two! Lana sang great! Jerry played great! And hopefully no one ever knew that it was Jerry's first run at the music. THANK YOU JERRY! You are awesome.
BRIDES: If you want/need Jerry to accompany a vocalist please make sure they connect before the wedding day. Jerry is always willing to practice ahead of time; and would love to have the music in advance. There was a slight miscommunication between Paige, Jerry and myself. But thankfully it all worked out!

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FUNNY: {short version} I totally thought Jeris' name had a "v" in it. It doesn't. Where I got this I do not know. I called him "Jervis" at the rehearsal and typed "Jervis" on everything for that weekend, including the program I gave to the minister, Alan Lynch. Alan knew this couple, thought Jeris' name was Jeris the whole time but was really confused when he saw the program I typed up with "Jervis". He became worried that he had been calling him by the wrong name for months. No Alan, it was just me that had it wrong, very wrong. Alan called him by his correct name during the cermeony. WHEW! However, the Media guys went straight off my sheet and typed "Jervis" on the wedding audio CD cover. Please forgive me Mr. & Mrs. Queen. You should receive the CD in the mail soon!

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WONDERFUL: The ceremony was perfect! Paige looked amazing! The music ended up being wonderful. Jeris was a great sport despite calling him the wrong name. The decor was beautiful. And now they are married. Yay!

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Florist: Sahana Creative Floral Design (seen a lot of them lately, which is a great thing!)

Photographer: Tracy Barnett

Videographer: Storybook Live Productions (Josh Herweck)

String Quartet: Jeff Turner, First Baptist Dallas

Reception: The Sheraton Dallas (used to be the Adam's Mark)

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:: Heritage Chapel ::

Oh and ...

Paige wins "Best Bridal Arms". Her arms were looking good holding her bouquet. She did P90x for the 90 days leading up to the wedding. She was so pleased with the results and actually enjoyed the program. Sign me up!