I think Christmas came early this year and our gift was working with the Duke family and all their friends again.  In 2004, we met the Dukes during the planning of Andrea’s wedding to Justin.  I think that year, we actually got a slight break from the normal August temperatures and Andrea’s wedding at Montgomery Bell State Park was simply awesome.  Earlier this summer, it was time for a wedding of some of the Dukes’ friends - Abby & Adam - at which we learned we would be seeing many of those same faces this December and we could not have been more thrilled because we were all having a blast!  Well, the time had come for Maria’s marriage to Chad and what an incredible evening it was.  Both wedding and reception were at Riverwood Mansion.  With the new addition of the outside pavilion, all except a slight nip in the air was elminated by heaters, so you got a just hint of December along with the elegance of being outside which I think often adds a certain coziness to an event.  Wedding and reception ran smoothly and I’m sure guests had an experience that will be shared in story with everyone in the days following and a major reason it was such a success is the Martha-factor.  That’s what you have when you have such a dedicated mother like Martha Duke who does such an unbelievable and dedicated job of planning a wedding with her daughters - all while being one of the most pleasureful and sincere people you’ll ever meet.  Congratulations, Maria & Chad, and thank you to all the Dukes, their friends, and families.  We are so happy to call you our friends!

 -shaun larson

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