Graduating from the UNC School of Medicine, preparing for a move to Colorado, and also the little matter of their magnificent Charlotte wedding before heading west for their residency training.
If you were ever going to pick a time to have a medical problem, you were in the right place. Claire’s parents, Lili and Chris, are both physicians, as are some other family members and there were numerous classmates from med school.
Tradition and family were also well represented as many family members took part and Claire wore a veil first worn by her great-grandmother in 1928. And her gown was created by reusing additional Belgian lace from her great-grandmother’s wedding dress and satin worn by her maternal grandmother, great-aunts, and mother. In attendance were seven women who have worn the family veil.
Dina Berg Blazek and her staff were did their usual stellar job and The Blossom Shop provided the incredible flowers that adorned the unique spaces at the Foundation for the Carolinas. Company photographer Laura Mueller seemed to be everywhere capturing wonderful moments and beautiful details.
Hopefully Claire and Bill had a restful trip in Hawaii before heading to Denver to begin their careers in Pediatric Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
Congratulations!
Claire and BillThe men enter First Presbyterian ChurchClaire's brother Peter looks on as Bill helps his brother John with his tieBill with his brother and best man JohnClaire arrives at the church with mother Lili and matron of honor LaurenClaire displays an homage to the incredible history of her dress and veil, which was previously worn by six family membersClaire's parents, Lili and Chris, share a moment after seeing their daughter in her dressThe lovely brideFather and daughter just before the serviceStriking light as the bride enters, seen from Laura's angle in the balconyThe ceremonyA quick glance before exiting the churchLeaving the ceremonyA hug from Bill's father The all-important disbursement of the iPhones following the serviceClaire and her bridesmaidsAmazing light as guests prepare to travel to the receptionClaire's grandparentsNice spot for a portraitThe happy coupleClaire and BillWalking back to the receptionLaura did a great job capturing many of the details
Finding their place
Enjoying the cocktail hourInteresting space at the Foundation for the CarolinasBeautifulHead tableEntranceLauren, matron of honor, talks about her friend ClaireFunny speechBest man John talks about his brotherBill enjoys the storiesClaire's father talks about the importance of the medical work the couple will be undertakingClaire reacts to her father's speech.A toast for the coupleStylish settingBeautiful nightFirst danceDancing with her fatherA chat with one of the one of the women who first wore Claire's veilBig hug for the brideTearing up the dance floorIn The Pocket - great bandParty timeBill's mother dances with his brother and father All together nowDon't Stop Believin'A kiss on the walk down Tryon to the Ritz Carlton
