Great Officiant Greg had the pleasure of marrying Michael and Ashley Maye Valvatne on Saturday, July 30th “on the sand” in Long Beach, California. It was an absolutely gorgeous crystal-clear day, perfect for a beach wedding!
The event actually started on Friday with a full rehearsal “on the sand”. With eleven bridesmaids and eleven groomsmen, the rehearsal was a must. Everyone had great fun with the run through, which took two and a half attempts to get it right!
Ashley Maye was just stunning, beautiful and so happy! Mike looked so handsome in his special tuxedo. All the bridesmaids in their coral gowns were beautiful too, and the groomsmen in their tuxedos looked so handsome (and so different than the Friday rehearsal!) Great Officiant Beth, the preferred florist for Great Officiants, had a logistics challenge with so many bouquets and boutonnieres for this very large party. Beth also supplied the exquisite archway piece, which doubled as the sweetheart table floral arrangement at Mike and Ashley Maye’s reception at The Petroleum Club in Long Beach.
The happy couple selected “The Christian Ceremony” which was tailored for Mike and Ashley Maye. Although a serious religious ceremony, Great Officiant Greg made it loving and fun. The marriage was attended by a very large group of friends and family, some traveling a very long distance. The bride, groom, their parents and many friends commented to Greg how much they enjoyed his presentation of the ceremony.
The happy couple will travel to Bora-Bora for their honeymoon! Now that is really special!
Many thanks to Great Officiant Beth for the beautiful flowers and acting as the wedding coordinator. And of course a big thank you to Suvin and all the staff at Great Officiants for the set-up and preparation.
Everyone at Great Officiants wish Mike and Ashley Maye much love and happiness in their future together!
