As the Chapter Turns: A Bookstore Love Story - Danielle & Corey
"We are gathered here today, to create a story which combines Corey and Danielle’s
lives together. We are here, at the couple’s favorite book store for several reasons,
(and not only because they are English teachers who happened to meet at a school!)"
Danielle and Corey are both English teachers. They have a love for words, for one another, and on how words can capture the essence of life. For them, it became evident that every word we used in the ceremony would trigger a very specific emotion and commitment to one another. Danielle and Corey come from entirely different life experiences, approaching the world in different ways, yet fell in love with one another for these differences. Danielle likes to get lost, and Corey knows exactly what he is looking for. Very symbolic to the different ways in which they approach their lives.
The couple first thought all they needed was a "court house" wedding, but I ensured the bride that amazing, yet simple and affordable options were available that could personalize the day to their liking. They didn't need to underplay the significance of this day. They had found one another and it deserved to be honored. Together Corey, Danielle and I crafted elements of the ceremony with creative and unique ideas. It began with their favorite published words (from a variety of genres and favorite authors). It became perfectly apparent that marrying at the Tattered Cover, a local book store was perfect, symbolic and individual to them as a couple.
"Today, The Tattered Cover will place a period at the end of one sentence only to begin another
sentence, another chapter, and another volume for Corey and Danielle. Any marriage is the culmination
of every type of story that can be found in a bookstore or library. All the books in the world include millions
of chapters on millions of subjects. And as they are created they get pulled apart, put back together, revised,
edited, and polished. It’s a process to publish a book, similarly to create a marriage."
sentence, another chapter, and another volume for Corey and Danielle. Any marriage is the culmination
of every type of story that can be found in a bookstore or library. All the books in the world include millions
of chapters on millions of subjects. And as they are created they get pulled apart, put back together, revised,
edited, and polished. It’s a process to publish a book, similarly to create a marriage."
They took everything a step further, sending their guests invitations placed inside a book with a title that represented them in one way or another. Danielle and Corey provided their interpretation of each passage read with their privately written vows that they shared with one another. Danielle's contagious giggle and silly slap of Corey's shoulder with his embedded sarcasm was a highlight of the ceremony. Everyone in the audience smiled right along with them.
Danielle and Corey are a blessing to me. Their unique take on life and love is inspiring and there is no question that this couple will be able to tackle the chapters of their love story hand in hand. With light sarcasm and a contagious giggle. I was also pregnant with my son, so beauty and the creation of love was all around!
Danielle and Corey are a blessing to me. Their unique take on life and love is inspiring and there is no question that this couple will be able to tackle the chapters of their love story hand in hand. With light sarcasm and a contagious giggle. I was also pregnant with my son, so beauty and the creation of love was all around!
