Sunday, June 12, 2011

Our Intimate Hippie-esque Civil Ceremony

I'd like to share with you, a very important event in my life...
On June the fourth, two-thousand and eleven, Gabriel and I had our civil ceremony. It was everything I had envisioned; simple, hippie-esque, very intimate (15 people), and a great outdoor location..oh and great weather too!

Love, to love and be loved is such a blessing. On this special day where something so special and blessed was to take place, many other blessing occurred as well. An hour before our guests began to arrive, Gabriel and I were out on the deck, and a little birdy was sitting on the ground next to us. There was also a black cat, who sniffed at the bird! I was scared for our new little friend, and asked Gabriel to pick him up (we also thought he might have been injured). El Pajarito, began to sing and cuddle as soon as Gabriel swept him into his hands, it was AMAZING. Gabriel held him, and opened his hand to let him fly away, but instead, El Pajarito flew over to my hands and sang some more! El Pajarito, hopped onto my shoulder and seconds later his little feathered friends/family came around us and they all flew off together!

During our ceremony, when we were saying our vows, there was a lot of birds singing, and all of the sudden, two little pajaritos started flying around Gabriel and I. It felt like a Disney movie (like in Cinderella/Enchanted, where her little friend are making her dress!!). One of them stopped on my dress for a second, and the other was on Gabriel's chest! Then mine flew onto Gabriel too! The marriage commissioner and the rest of our guests were all in AWE! The marriage commissioner had mentioned to us (and our guests) that in the many years that she had been doing marriages, she had never seen that. It was a blessing, it was OUR blessing. Our little pajaritos, little messenger from God, letting us know that He was with us on such an important day in our lives.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the story!
It's all on video, too!

besos,bendiciones y buenas vibras.



83 comments :

  1. CONGRATS!!! Your wedding was so adorable!! And your dress is so pretty. I'm so happy and I wish you two the best of luck!!

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  2. Caro, Nos hubiera encantado compartir ese momento con ustedes... Pero Gracias a tu blog siento como que fuimos parte de su union.. Los queremos mucho!!

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  3. Congratulations!! Such a lovely ceremony of two people madly in love with each other! :)

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  4. so lovely love love love...congrats.

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  5. LOOOOOOOOVE the ceremony pictures and WOW to the pajaritos flying around you guys!! I think that was def. a sign from God, the universe and so magical. awwwwe. love it. & the signs so creative-- Thank you for sharing this important moment in your life with us!
    xoxo.
    <3

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  6. CONGRATS!! And this just brought tears to my eyes. BEAUTIFUL ceremony and awesome romantic pictures!

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  7. that is so fantastic! CONGRADULATIONS MY DEAR!!!!!!

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  8. Carolina! Congratulations friend. Your wedding looks amazing and the story of the birds gave me chills. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story with us. I wish you and your hubby a lifetime of happiness.

    xo.

    Angie

    thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com

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  9. I'm so happy for you C! I couldn't imagine you in anything else, that dress, and that moment truly is so you! I wish you nothing but happiness, and that God may bless you and Gabriel's marriage forever. oh mi amiga, this is so wonderful....

    p.s did I not call it? I knew you would totally rock the boho-hippie vibe :)

    xo Carlina

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  10. Congrats!!! Everything looks so beautiful <3.

    I love that you write some things in spanish :) it's so cool.

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  11. Felicidades! Mejores deseos,

    Sophia

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  12. this is sooo amazing and inspiring. and the signs for your love are obvious...from the heart, congrats. you're a beautiful bride!

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  13. oh my god this is so beautifull and romantic!!!i love the photos.u look so happy!congrats dear :)

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  14. congrats!! your blog is cute i followed can you follow too please im a new blogger ^^ <3

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  15. wow! congratulation, the ceremony looked great, very romantic, and the birds, well i think that's good luck! so bug hug for you and your husband!
    xx
    My Fashion Bug

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  16. amazing pictures, so beautiful :)

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  17. I love your story! the birds flying round you two is just like a Disney movie. Sounds like the most lovely of days possible. You look absolutely beautiful.

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  18. congratulations! i loved your bohemian intimate wedding and the lil birds omg! amazing!! truly blessed! thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting please come by and visit again! xo

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  19. congrats for you dear <3
    and you look so gorgeous :)


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  20. Congrats! What a beautiful ceremony!

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  21. Awww what a sweet and intimate ceremony. I loved that little birdie friends came to visit too. Yes, just like a fairy tale! Congratulations, my dear. Here's to many years of love, laughter, and joy!

    xx Love & Aloha

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  22. Lovely pictures! Congratulations to both of you :)

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  23. Thank you !
    Wow, this is amazing. Such a beautiful location <3
    x

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  24. Nina!! Qué padre!! Muchísimas felicidades :)
    Gracias por compartirnos ese momento tan especial con nosotros. Mis mejores deseos :) :) :) :) :)

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  25. Hi Nina!! So nice to meet you, wow, your wedding was beuaitufl!! Also with birds singing :-) perfection :-)

    Have a nice day dear :-)
    Thanks for sharing this moment with us!

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  26. Omg!! Carolinamil mil felicidades!! Te deseo toda la suerte y felicidad del mundo! Un abrazote!

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  27. That looks truly amazing, congratulations to you both! You looked beautiful!

    xo
    Janelle

    www.janellehaskin.etsy.com

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  28. CONGRATS!
    your wedding looked beautiful!
    thankyou for the comment :)

    ellie oxoxoxoxo
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  29. So pretty!!! Weddings are such beautiful occasions. And you made a stunning bride. I love the simplicity. If I could do it all over again I'd choose to be just as simple and beautiful. Congratulations to you both!

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  30. that's such a beautiful and unique wedding!

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  31. Congrats... wishing you many years of happiness!!!! Everything was beautiful!!! Btw, I'm following your blog now. Hope you will do the same. :-)

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  32. wooow congratulations! beautiful photos!!!! :D
    I follow you!!
    www.thegiuliasbag.com
    If you want follow me!!
    kisss

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  33. How simply BEAUTIFUL!! I wasn't even there and I had a knot in my throat. Congratulations on your civil union :)

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  34. OMG AMAZING !!!! congratulations to you 2 !

    xoxo fashionwise

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  35. que bonitas fotos, y que bonito es el amor =)

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  36. awww. this is soooo romantic! best wishes!! :)

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  37. congratulations my dear!!! that's great... the love it's great.

    grettings!!!

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  38. Congratulations!!!
    I love your blog. Your style and vibe are great.

    Please check mine out and if you like it follow me back, id really appreciate the support!

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  39. awwwwww congrats! you look absolutely beautiful in your dress and the scenery is great :) thanks for the great comment on my blog hun!

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  40. Coooongratulations !! :D
    You have a lovely blog,
    and thank you so much for your comment, it makes me happy!! :) xx

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  41. Congratulations! So so so beauttiful- i wish you a long life full of love and happiness!
    I followed you:) follow me back at http://laurenandpierre.blogspot.com to stay in touch xx L

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  42. Ah this is lovely! What a wonderful wedding and the birds really do add a magical touch to it! :) Congratulations so much!!!! :D

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  43. wow congratulations!
    i would prefer this over a large celebration, looks amazing

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  44. Congratulations! And what a beautiful story! Those little guys are so cute in your pictures. You look gorgeous too :) Que lindo tu vestido!

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  45. Omg, beautiful wedding:)!
    Love it!
    Congrats!

    Great look dear!
    :X

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    Kisses from pepa:X

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  46. beautiful photos!! you look absolutely breathtaking <3 and congratulations!!!

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  47. Love this!
    So beautiful.
    Thank you for commenting!


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  48. what a touching moment! congratulations :)

    thanks for commenting on my blog too :)

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  49. Your wedding was so beautiful!!! and the birds was so so so sweet =)

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  50. Congrats! Such gorgeous photos! Thanks for commenting on my blog. Following you now!

    XO, Liza
    fashion over groceries

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  51. Thank you for stopping by at my blog. I love your blog!!

    Congratulations!! You look so pretty in that wedding dress. You two look gorgeous! Love your smile.

    BTW, I lived in Canada for a long time. Missing Vancouver....

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  52. congrats! lovely photo's! and that bird is so cute, you have an beautiful dress!xx

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  53. These photographs are just beautiful! Congratulations on the civil union. And it is a strange yet wonderful thing that those little birdies paid you a a visit during the ceremony. Very magical indeed! xx

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  54. Congrats! I'm planning my wedding as well currently! Any help would be appreciated!

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  55. CONGRATS!! BEAUTIFUL ceremony and awesome romantic pictures, you look like fairy! Love your dress!

    Thanks for checking out my blog! Following you! !

    KISS Manuela

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  56. congratulations!!! you're so beautiful together :)

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  57. Wonderful photos!!
    Thanks for stopping by! I'm following you, of course!!! :)

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  58. big congrats!! :) btw the photos are really cool and have a nice vibe :)

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  59. What an amazing wedding! You're both lovely!

    BTW, thanks for dropping by on my blog and for the lovely comment.
    I'm following you. Pls follow back.

    Love,
    Suzy

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  60. This is a beautiful ceremony, sometimes simplicity with wonderful company is all it takes. The birds were clearly wishing you a happy marriage.

    T

    ifbirdsfly.blogspot.com

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  61. such a beautiful ceremony! you're so pretty :)
    thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!

    <3
    http://nadyagita.blogspot.com

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  62. Congrats! GOD bless you and your new family :). You look beautiful in these pics and you had such a wonderful story to match.

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  63. Congratulations bonita! The part about the pajaritos had me all teary eyed over here. It is a blessing, and it's so amazing you caught it on film!

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  64. thank you for commenting on my blog! it is amazing how many beautiful blogs I have discovered through comments on mine, and yours is right up there.

    congratulations on your wedding, you looked absolutely beautiful, and the story sounds like everything one could ever hope for. if the little 'pajaritos' (oh how I love the little bits of Spanish in your posts!) aren't a sign the Universe is blessing your union, I don't know what is.

    all the happiness in the world to the two of you, your new loyal follower,

    Jo @ http://slowcatharsis.blogspot.com

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  65. Nice pics :) Thanks for visiting! Follow each other?

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  66. You looks so beautiful and amazing photos! It's late but congratulations!!

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  67. ohh! Qué lindo!!!!

    Felicidades y lo mejor para ustedes.

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  68. Gongrats!! You both look amazing & it looks like you had the perfect day! ❤

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  69. So very cool! Congratulations! Marriage is a wonderful gift that just keeps getting better!

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  70. Thanks for sharing your wedding story! The birds... that's AMAZING and truly a special moment! Where in Canada is this?! I would love an outdoor wedding but that's always a risk in Vancouver! haha. Love the simplistic nature feel of your venue! =D

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  71. aww how beautiful! Wish you all the best and happiness! <3
    Love Lois xxxx

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  72. congrats on your wedding! you look stunning!! kisses!!
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  73. I love this ceremony!
    You was beautiful!

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Thanks for leaving the positive vibes! Many besos,bendiciones and buenas vibras. I will be sure to send them back!xo