My greatest honor is to create and officiate customized wedding ceremonies. Gillian and Tam were such a beautiful couple, and I enjoyed every moment of the planning of their unique wedding that was held at the Vinoy in St. Petersburg. The Tea Garden was the perfect location for their intimate ceremony. The ceremony was written to incorporate Gillian and Tam's ethnic and religious traditions. The ceremony incorporated Catholic and Buddhist rituals, and demonstrated their spiritual nature and their desire to live the life of kindness.
The Tea Garden of the Vinoy was decorated with magnificent flowers designed by Scott of Apple Blossom Florist. I hope that the pictures I have chosen to share with you will give you an idea of the beautiful colors and how they were incorporated with the traditions of the couple. Even the readings that were selected encompassed the different cultures.
A table set to the side held pictures of the deceased ancestors, and was the altar where the couple brought the relatives to mind, lit incense to honor them, and ask for their blessings upon their marriage. The flowers that had been placed on that table are offerings representing beauty, love, compassion and peace. 
At the beginning of the ceremony, a bell was rung three times, and rose petals that had been placed in perfumed water were strewn at the couples feet to bring to mind the sacredness of the ground. Some of the Wedding Professionals responsible for the success of this wedding:
Flowers: www.AppleBlossomsTampa.com 813-985-6409
Event Management: Sarah Fairbarn 813-624-5484 www.onefinedayinc.com
Rev. Virginia Bishop LovingUnity.com 727 532-6186
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