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Aleia & Anders are really country people. Even though Aleia grew up in the city, her heart was always in the country, and she never felt more free than when riding horses. Farm life played an important role in their relationship and you could even say it was responsible for them deciding they wanted to be together forever. Early in their relationship Anders took her on a tour of the farm on his quad. During their ride he shared his dreams and future plans with her; plans that included farming, marriage and kids. Aleia thought to herself, "I want to be a part of that plan". And if there had been any doubt in Anders' mind that Aleia was the one to complete that vision, it melted away the first time he saw Aleia on a horse and knew she was a true country gal at heart.
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And so it was only appropriate that they married on the family farm surrounded by so much family and friends. It was a gorgeous and fun wedding and I was delighted to include a couple of rituals that were so appropriate for them. Being farmers, we did a unity seed planting. From the time he was 5, Anders understood the importance of seeds and the land. I chose ivy seeds for them because ivy symbolizes fidelity and eternity. It can also flourish in any situation, no matter how challenging, much like their marriage as they encounter good times and tough times along their road ahead.
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And, the very best part, in my mind, was at the end, when a crop duster friend of theirs, flew over the ceremony site, dusting us all with rice. It was an amazing experience I have to say and quite exciting!
Image courtesy of Elisabeth Arin Photography
Image courtesy of Elisabeth Arin Photography
Image courtesy of Elisabeth Arin Photography
Everyone at this wedding was exuberant! Our flower girl Macy had so much contagious heart and soul, she was a natural for leading the wedding party out.
Anders and Aleia I wish you eternal happiness. May you be better together than you could ever be apart, and may your future always include a porch, a yard, a horse to ride and family and friends by your side. Much love ~
"We first encountered Cindie when she was officiating another wedding and we were blown away by how personalized and meaningful the ceremony was. I barely knew the bride and groom, yet I found myself tearing up and walking away feeling like I better understood the newly wedded couple. Fast forward a few short months to our own engagement, and my now-husband and I knew that we had to have Cindie be the officiant for our own wedding. Cindie is such a warm and genuine person, and it's clear that she is truly passionate about learning your love story and weaving that into a personalized ceremony. The ceremony that she created was so beautiful and truly captured the unique nature of both my husband and myself, while also sharing how we met and fell in love. Wedding guests were moved to both tears and laughter, and we heard from so many guests that the ceremony was the most beautiful one they had ever heard. In fact, one month later and guests are STILL talking about the wedding ceremony. We highly recommend Cindie Wilding!" ~ Aleia & Anders
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