Joseph & Amber, Lexington Kentucky




On the 15th of each month we feature a new and magnificent wedding! This is more than just a weekly “best site” contest with a link to the couple’s wed-site. We will take you through the entire wedding process…from the planning, to the actual event, and everything in between…including details which made each big day special.






‘Til the One Day When the Lady Met this Fellow…
Joseph and Amber met in 1997 at their church’s college Sunday School class. Joseph proposed on October 14th, 2000, at Cumberland Falls in Kentucky. Wedding plans quickly fell into place after that, and their wedding date was set for July 28th, 2001.

Amber is a fifth grade elementary school teacher, and Joseph is a C.P.A. for Arthur Andersen. They both attended the University of Kentucky, and they currently reside in Kentucky. Joseph and Amber’s wedding ceremony was held at Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, and their reception immediately followed at the church.

There’s a Party Goin’ on Right Here…
The couple had several pre-wedding celebrations — including two bridal showers, an afternoon tea, bachelor/bachelorette parties, bridal luncheon, and a rehearsal dinner held at the Lexington Green Hilton Suites.



Bells Will Ring, the Sun Will Shine…
The ceremony began at one-thirty in the afternoon. Reverend William Crawford officiated. Hymns and music selections were played by violin and piano. The bride selected three attendants and a matron of honor, and the groom selected three groomsmen and a best man. The bridesmaids wore a two-piece ensemble in “kiwi” with bateau necklines and a-line skirts. The groom and groomsmen were suited in black five-button vests and tuxedos.

The bride wore a wedding gown designed by Forever Yours. It featured an intricately embroidered and corded bodice with a square neckline. The full matte satin skirt displayed an embroidered corded band of circles on the front of the skirt and near the hemline of the cathedral-length, detachable train. The back of the corset had a deep square cut lined with buttons. Five satin rosettes accented the back waist. Amber recalls the day she tried it on, “Everyone agreed that it was just me.”

Joseph and Amber’s reception immediately followed the wedding. It was held in the Porter Memorial Baptist Church gym. Umbrella tables held the food buffet. Some of the guest tables were also covered by umbrellas with floral centerpieces. A floral archway adorned the entrance to the gym, and the hallway into the reception area held the couple’s engagement portrait and a photo screen filled with photos of the couple growing up. The guests blew bubbles as the newlyweds departed the church.

It’s the Little Things…
The couple added several elements to the ceremony and reception that made them “uniquely theirs”. Most noticeable were the flowers. The bride selected vibrant, bold colors — including bright pink, ivory, and coral roses, purple, gold, and ivory stock, and purple irises with yellow accent. The program was a booklet made by the Matron of Honor. It had the couple’s engagement picture on the front and ribbon on the seam. Tissue pouches inspired by Martha Stewart were also distributed for the ceremony. For the reception, the couple chose hurricane lantern centerpieces with mirrors underneath. Each table was also scattered with votive candles. The wedding cake featured three tiers of basket weaving with flowers in between each layer. The cake was topped with flowers. The groom’s cake represented something special to both the bride and the groom — it was topped with a University of Kentucky logo.



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Posted by Christine | August 15, 2001 | Filed Under 15 Minutes of Fame 

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