Anthony and Lomina’s Safford AZ Wedding was one for the books! From their carefully thought out details to the beautiful words by Father Nicodemus to the roast pig dinner to the gorgeous sunset and their incredible traditional Kiribati dance…this wedding was packed full of touching and memorable moments.
Anthony and Lomina are kind, organized, and have a sweet energy about them that makes you want to linger a little longer just to be around them. The mixing of their families from opposite ends of the nation and cultural ties stretching across oceans was beautiful. Everyone pitched in, everyone reached out to help, and it was so beautiful to watch the families work together.
I have a special spot in my heart for teachers, so having them both be teachers added an extra layer of sweetness to the day. You can tell they are loved by their family, by their friends, and by their community.
Getting Ready
The day started in their respective hotel rooms as they and their wedding party members got dressed and ready for the day. Sometimes in those getting ready rooms things can feel tense or awkward. Not there though. From the moment their doors opened to let us in, we felt like friends and we could feel the nervous excitement in the air.
Am I the only one that loves hairspray shots? They just look so cool!
The Ceremony
at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church
The wedding ceremony was beautiful! I love watching the rituals and traditions involved with the Catholic Wedding Mass. Father Nicodemus gave beautiful words of counsel, encouragement, and love. He spoke about how the wedding could help those in attendance to strengthen their own marriages and their resolves for the future. It was a beautiful time for reflection and we all (me included) went home with nuggets of wisdom and insight to pour into our marriages and lives.
Anthony and Lomina’s Wedding Party were fabulous. They were helpful, fun, and ready to jump in where needed!
