Last weekend I had a chance to coordinate Lily and Rob Bever’s wedding at Callaway Gardens.Lily and Rob chose the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel as their ceremony site. The chapel is located inside Callaway Gardens tucked away near Falls Creek Lake. It is a magical wedding ceremony location, especially if you are planning an intimate wedding for 50 guests or less.
One feature I like about the chapel is definitely the organ. The guests who are arriving for the wedding will hear the music before they see the chapel itself because the chapel is hidden in the woods. The organist Debbie Chambless was great and I heard she gives regular organ concerts at Callaway Gardens if you want to hear her play in person. As a church pianist myself and a dedicated Elvis Presley’s fan, I had a smile on my face when I heard her played “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (a specific request by the bride) on the organ as part of the prelude music selection.
For the reception, the couple chose Carriage and Horses Restaurant. I set up the handmade guest book by the bride and the favors of coaster set with the Chinese character “love” that was tied with a favor tag that said “thank you” in both English and Chinese. I must say I am so glad to be involved in the coordination of this beautiful inter cultural wedding. As I was explaining things in Chinese to Lily’s parents and then switch to English for the rest of the wedding party, I am reminded once again that love has no boundary of race, language, and culture.
Congratulations to Lily and Rob Bever! Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day.
I hope to feature the professional pictures soon once they are received.
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