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After attending a friend’s civil wedding ceremony and seeing how poorly prepared the celebrant was, Will Flanagan decided he could do better.

“There was a definite lack of sincerity expressed by the celebrant,” Will told the Leinster Express. “She seemed disinterested and detached, like she didn’t really care. My friends deserved better!”

Originally from Derrylamogue, Co. Laois, Will decided his affable personality along with experience in acting and public speaking provided the perfect foundation for a career as a celebrant.

Will, who hails from a farm, embarked on a training course with the Irish Institute of Celebrants, where he, and fellow course mates formed Alternative Weddings Ireland, a group whose common goal is to help couples create the wedding of their dreams.

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Also a teacher in Dublin, Will sailed through his assessment in January 2017 and is now an accredited celebrant. He is fully qualified to help with weddings, vow renewals, naming ceremonies and also funerals.

“If you’re looking for help with choosing the perfect readings, heartfelt vows or music that will make your wedding unforgettable, I’m here to help,” he said.

Wedding ceremonies appeal to everyone and couples like to add those special touches that make their celebration personal. This is where Will works his magic. He says he ensures that the little things that matter to a couple’s beliefs, stories and personalities, are included.

“I’ll bring sincerity, joy and humour to your wedding day. Guaranteed!” Will declared.

Those of us who are married might recall how, prior to our wedding day, discussions revolved around venues, catering, dates, rings, clothes and so on.

In all likelihood, the ‘heart and soul’ of the day, namely the celebration, was overlooked. Imagine then, having a dedicated professional like Will, whose sole task is to help you, the couple, channel energy into that one, very special aspect.

“Ireland is a magical place and there’s a whole lot of mysticism in some of the ancient rites and rituals celebrated here,” says Will. “To give you an example, we have the Celtic knot fasting ritual, which is where the term ‘tying the knot’ comes from. Imagine entwining a couple’s hands with traditional burlap and ribbons that they’ve chosen for the occasion. How romantic is that”?

Will’s parents still live on the family farm in Laois. He splits my time between there and Dublin where he works Monday – Friday as a secondary school teacher in Dalkey.

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First comes love, then comes paying for the wedding.

Weddings cost an average of $35,329 nationally — excluding the honeymoon — according to The Knot’s 2016 Real Weddings Study. That’s the highest reported average cost since the survey began in 2006.

But you’re not obligated to spend that much, and many couples don’t. We asked experts how you can set a reasonable budget and cut costs on some of the most expensive elements of your upcoming nuptials.

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The budget

1. BE REALISTIC

Don’t start your marriage in debt, says Anne Chertoff, a trend expert for WeddingWire. “Most couples don’t anticipate how much a wedding is actually going to cost, so they end up underestimating what they’re going to spend and then going over their budget,” she says. Set realistic spending limits from the beginning that account for all areas of your wedding. If you overspend in one area, cut back in another.

2. USE A CREDIT CARD — RESPONSIBLY

It can be smart to use a credit card for wedding-related purchases — as long as you’re not taking on more debt than you can afford to pay off. Chertoff recommends using accumulated points toward your honeymoon, particularly if you have a card with travel rewards.

The date

3. CONSIDER A WINTER WEDDING

Not all wedding dates are created equal. Find out which are most popular on WeddingWire’s wedding date calendar. If there’s more demand for a given date, you’ll usually pay a higher price for a venue. You could score a discount for choosing a less popular month, such as January or February, Chertoff says.

4. BOOK A SUNDAY

Saturday is a popular day for weddings, but it’s also generally the most expensive day to get married. You can likely reserve your venue at a lower price if you hold your wedding on a Sunday, or even a weeknight.

The guests

5. PUT A TWIST ON ‘PLUS ONE’ ETIQUETTE

Instead of giving all guests older than 18 a “plus one,” limit them to couples you socialize with regularly, says Sharon Naylor, author of dozens of wedding books, including “1,001 Ways to Save Money … and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding.” To avoid awkward questions, explain how you’re determining the guest list.

6. MIX UP YOUR INVITATIONS

You’ll probably want to mail out traditional invitations, says Stephanie Cain, an editor at The Knot. But you can post wedding weekend itineraries on your wedding website and email save-the-date alerts. That’ll save you the cost of printing and postage.

The dress

7. CHECK OUT A PROM SHOP

Brides aren’t finding dresses at just the bridal shop these days, Naylor says. You can pick up a white dress in the prom or party dress section of any department store. The popularity of colored dresses makes formal gowns a nice substitute, too.

The national average spent on a wedding dress was $1,564 in 2016, according to the The Knot’s latest Real Weddings study. A simple Google search for white prom dresses pulls up options that cost a fraction of that.

8. BUDGET FOR YOUR ACCESSORIES

There’s more to your dress budget than the dress. Cain suggests taking extras such as tailoring fees, shoes, jewelry and a clutch into account when setting a spending limit. To save on your veil, Chertoff recommends making it your “something borrowed” and wearing a family member’s.

The venue

9. NEGOTIATE

Lots of unexpected expenses can pop up during planning, including cake-cutting and corkage fees or power for your DJ and photo booth. Naylor says you don’t have to take them as they are. If a cost seems unreasonable, respectfully request to have it removed.

10. USE THE VENUE’S RESOURCES

Some venues provide tables and linens, Cain says. If you opt for a backyard wedding, you’ll have to rent items like these. Always read a venue’s contract in its entirety before signing so you know what is and isn’t included.

And keep an eye out for requirements. You might not want to be obligated to use the venue’s caterer, for instance.

The decor

11. COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR VENDORS

Naylor says some floral designers have warehouses with excess inventory they’re willing to give away or lend out for free. Once you’ve placed an order, ask about expanding your options.

12. BORROW FROM OTHER NEWLYWEDS

Ask friends who have recently gotten married if you can borrow centerpieces or other items that they have left over.

13. SCOUT OUT DECORATIONS AT CRAFT STORES

Look for wedding decorations — especially light-up decor — in places like craft stores. They have “more than glue guns and glitter,” Naylor says.

The flowers

14. STICK TO IN-SEASON BLOOMS

You might have your heart set on pink flowers to accent your bridesmaids’ bouquets, but consider settling for a different shade or variety. Local blooms that are in season at the time of your wedding are generally less expensive. Also, “local flowers tend to look fresher because they didn’t have to travel for days,” Cain says.

15. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FLOWERS

A larger flower, such as a hydrangea, naturally looks fuller and takes up more space with fewer stems, Cain says. And you can repurpose ceremony flowers for the reception, instead of buying more. For instance, use a ceremony arch to adorn your sweetheart table at the reception.

The menu

16. GO FOR A SHORTER CAKE

The more tiers on your cake, the more it’ll cost you. Cain suggests sticking to two tiers and having sheet cakes to serve. The cake you cut for your pictures doesn’t have to feed all of your guests.

17. CUT DOWN ON DRINK SIZES

Arrange for the bartender to serve your signature drinks in smaller glasses. “Most people will go and try the signature drink, take a sip, put it down and go back to their regular drink,” Naylor says. Minimize the cost of your bar tab by opting for shooters.

The rest

18. CHOOSE A CHARITABLE FAVOR

Don’t want to buy a favor for each wedding guest? Make a charitable donation on behalf of all your guests, Chertoff says. That way, you can set the amount you’re comfortable spending, donate to a cause you care about and write off the contribution on your taxes.

19. LIMIT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER’S HOURS

Save money by shaving off some of the time your photographer and videographer are present, Naylor and Cain suggest. You’ll likely want them there for the ceremony, but you might not need footage of the end-of-reception dancing.

Bottom line, these experts suggest keeping a close eye on your wedding spending. “Anybody — whether they have a $10,000 budget or a $500,000 budget — is still working on a budget,” Cain says.

Devote the biggest parts of your budget to the areas that are most important to you and be willing to compromise on the rest.

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The groom was 60-years-old and the wedding was seven years ago, yet the magic and romance of the moment continues to inspire not only the couple themselves, but the 800 witnesses to that momentous occasion—many of them complete strangers.

Yaakov and Marsha Motzen were joined in holy matrimony in a ceremony that adhered strictly to the Jewish wedding traditions and kosher laws that they both hold dear. Unlike most religiously observant couples, however, they chose to get married on the open seas.

“Our ketubah (marriage contract) may be the only one in the world to list under location of the wedding, ‘Between Fort Lauderdale and St. Thomas,’” Marsha says of her cruise ship wedding.

Since the groom is one of the most famous current cantors and performers of Jewish music, the wedding was destined to melodically fill the ship. In fact, more than a dozen big-name cantors and other musical luminaries were on board to add their voices to this event, including Avraham Fried, Naftali and Natenel Herstik, Binyamin Helfgot and Dudu Fisher, plus Amiran Dvir and his band.

Jewish destination weddings constitute a growing trend, according to those involved in such celebrations. More Jewish couples are opting to exchange vows in gorgeous places around the world—without sacrificing Jewish tradition in the process.

Taking this trend to the next level, a leading kosher cruise and travel company, Kosherica, is now partnering with the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas to create a program for picturesque Jewish destination weddings and other celebrations (such as bar/bat mitzvahs).

Atlantis, a 20-year-old resort, is now providing everything from a decorated chuppah (wedding canopy) overlooking the vivid blue Bahamian waters, to a local rabbi, to cuisine prepared under the direction of world-class chefs, to a mashgiach (kosher supervisor). Some packages also include photography and dolphin swimming for the guests.

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Kosher hors d’oeuvres at a Jewish wedding. The Bahamas-based Atlantis Paradise Island resort and Kosherica, a leading kosher cruise and travel company, are now offering wedding packages that include kosher catering. Credit: Maloman Studios.“Atlantis has the advantage of having a facility where you can make it into an entire wedding weekend, which is what most families want to do,” says Kosherica spokeswoman Aliza Seidman.

“Some families prefer to keep the weekend casual with buffet meals and maybe a Saturday night barbecue, and then the wedding on Sunday is more formal,” she adds.

In the fall of 2015, Avi and Nicole Yurman of Toronto were the first couple to be married under this partnership. “Having our chuppah overlooking the ocean was so beautiful,” says Nicole. “We were able to have a smaller wedding, just 115 family and close friends, in an unforgettable location. It was perfect for us.”

Kosherica, which was founded more than two decades ago, offers cruise travelers kosher food prepared by five-star chefs. “We’ve had winter weddings in tropical Caribbean, bar mitzvahs with Alaska glaciers in the backdrop and renewal vows in the gorgeous Mediterranean,” says Kosherica Chief Financial Officer Helit Edelstein.

How much will such a kosher destination wedding cost? Ceremony site fees for events for Kosherica start at $3,500, and costs are calculated based on how many guests and meals are included. The wedding packages with Atlantis run about $400 per person for the festive weekend.

Atlantis representatives anticipate that the partnership will be a fruitful one for everyone involved.

“In our efforts to continue to expand our offerings and market reach, we knew there was a need for kosher catering in the destination segment,” says Jessi Hill, Atlantis’s executive director of weddings and special events. “Groups wishing to hold true to their traditions don’t want to be limited in their geographic location.”

At least one rabbi is happy to welcome Jewish groups to the region.

“I applaud Atlantis for going out of their way to accommodate kosher weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs,” says Rabbi Sholom Bluming of Chabad of the Bahamas. “This program is a very exciting development for the island.”

But it’s probably even more exciting for the Jewish couples who embark on their lives together in these exotic locales.

“I like to say that aboard ship, we had an intimate honeymoon with 800 people, our kids and grandkids,” says Marsha Motzen, who recalls a memorable moment under the chuppah during which she wondered if the ship’s movements were strong enough to knock her off her three-inch heels.

Seven years have passed, but the memories live on for the Motzens and their incidental guests.

“I can’t tell you how many people come up to me after a concert, wherever I am in the world,” says Yaakov Motzen, “and they say, ‘You may not know this, but I was at your wedding!’”

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Her glitzy marriage ceremony was spectacular enough to win Celebrity Four Weddings.

So it came as no surprise to see Tina Malone, 54, pulling out all the stops ahead of renewing her vows with husband Paul Chase, 33.

Following her announcement that they’d be having the ceremony this year, the Shameless star, 54, couldn’t wait to get planning as she was seen trying on wedding gowns at Dreams Bridal Boutique in Liverpool on Tuesday.

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Showing off her slimmed-down frame, the actress slipped into an array of gowns, each one more stunning than the last.

Keen to highlight her slender figure, each dress nipped in at her tiny waist and boasted an eye-catching design.

The first gown was a traditional ball gown style, featuring a cream bodice adorned with silver beading and sequins.

Flaring out with a dramatic tulle hem, the garment flattered her lithe frame, although Tina did seem a bit concerned with the fit, grasping her bust as she cried out in shock.

Tina also donned a fishtail gown which flattered her slimmed-down figure.

Adorned with lace, the garment also featured a sheer panel across the back which enabled her to show off her incredible figure whilst remaining demure.

Tina and Paul tied the knot in 2010, and the couple were crowned the winners of Celebrity Four Weddings after going up against Debbie McGee, Big Brother three contestant Spencer Smith and glamour model Linsey Dawn McKenzie.

After losing a staggering 12 stone Tina announced her plans to renew her wedding vows so that she could live out her dream of being the ‘perfect bride’.

She told Closer magazine: ‘ I’ve always had the dream of being the perfect bride, so I thought: “Why not do it again?” I’m the youngest I’ve ever felt.’

Tina and Paul share three-year-old daughter Flame, whilst Tina also has a 35-year-old daughter Danielle, who recently gave birth to a little girl of her own.

Whilst Tina looks well on her way to renewing her vows, she might find it harder to achieve her second goal.

As a result of her newfound body confidence, she recently admitted she would love to bare all for Playboy magazine – which could be a tough request as nude models no longer appearing in the publication.

She told Closer: ‘If Playboy rang offering me £250,000 to do a naked shoot, of course I would do it!

‘Women should celebrate their bodies, and after years of having such a s**t one, it’s time I showed off how phenomenal I look!’

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THE Wanted star Tom Parker has put his wedding on hold – to play Danny Zuko in Grease.

Parker, 28, and his fiancee Kelsey Hardwick got engaged last year but the singer told Hello! that there was not enough time to tie the knot this year, and the couple will wed in 2018.

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“We want to make sure we plan it right and I don’t want to take two weeks off, get married, do a week on honeymoon, then go back on tour.

“I didn’t think that was something I’d be comfortable with. So next year we’ll have a big wedding,” he said.

Parker will play John Travolta’s character Zuko in a touring production of Grease alongside former EastEnders’ star Louisa Lytton, who he first met when the pair took part in The Jump.

“I’d not skied that much before we went to Austria for that job, but I picked it up quite quickly.

“Whereas she took a little longer, so if she was on the floor having fallen over I’d go over and spray snow in her face,” he said.

“But we have that kind of relationship. Really jokey. And you need that – we’re on the road for 10 months and it’ll be tedious at times, with eight shows a week, so I think it’s good that we’ve got that humour and that good working relationship.”

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No matter how you choose to begin planning your wedding, there’s no doubt that finding the right place for your wedding ceremony is an important factor. Mona Southworth, Executive Assistant of Believers Christian Church, has six steps to planning your wedding ceremony, from start to finish.

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Step #1: Schedule a walk-through or tour

When planning your wedding ceremony, it is key to tour the facility you’re interested in. At Believers Wedding Chapel, a tour typically takes 20 minutes. It’s also recommended to bring your tentative wedding dates with you.

“This will make it as easy as possible when they are ready to schedule a date,” said Southworth.

Step #2: Discuss pricing and fees

Not only should you make sure a venue is the right fit for your wedding, but also the right fit for your budget. You’ll learn pricing during your tours, but be sure to discuss this as a couple before making any hasty decisions. Keep in mind deposits and other fees, before setting a date.

Step #3: Set a date

Once you decide which venue is the right one for you, it’s time to set a date. Remember when we said to take your tentative wedding dates with you to the tour? They can let you know right then and there if the chapel is available on those days. Southworth recommends you book your special day at least two months in advance, but the sooner the better!

“Weddings are scheduled mostly on Saturdays. However, who ask for a week day/evening wedding, they will work with your time frame,” said Southworth. “If the chapel is available, then we’ll book it.”

Step #4: Set an appointment and meet with a Wedding Facility Coordinator

The bride and groom should plan to bring their deposit, which is needed to lock-in their day. This crucial step in wedding ceremony prep is when you’ll learn all the rules of the church or chapel. You’ll discuss how many guests you plan to have, if you are bringing in a photographer and/or videographer, your schedule day-of, and more.

“We try to make it as simple and easy as possible, to take care of as much as we can,” said Southworth. “”We try to set up based on their dream wedding – Is it burlap and lace? Is it country? or pure elegance? – and then we can set the stage for that so you don’t have so much decorating to do.”

Step #5: Choose a minister

Believers Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian Church and has ministers available from their staff to officiate the wedding.

Step #6: Enjoy your wedding ceremony!

The arrival time of the bridal parties at the venue is something that will need to be planned in advance. Believers typically opens their doors two to three hours before the wedding, giving the bridal parties time to do last minute decorating or just sit back and relax.

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Pippa Middleton is about to wed James Matthews in what could be the most publicised wedding of 2017. Every step and every decision has been chronicled by several publications, despite all indications that the wedding will be a small and intimate one.

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Pippa and James will say their ‘I Do’s’ at St Mark’s Englefield in Berkshire. Us Magazine has reported that after the ceremony, the couple and their guests will travel just seven miles to Pippa’s family home. Carole and Michael Middleton’s home in Bucklebury will be the setting for the reception. Despite its simple location, the area is expected to have a luxury marquee in the garden. Moreover, the entire family estate will be used to host the guests.

The actual nuptials will take place on May 20, just two months short of a year-long engagement. The couple released a statement last year that made their engagement official. “Miss Pippa Middleton and Mr James Matthews are delighted to announce they became engaged on Sunday 17 July and plan to marry next year,” it said.

Who Pippa will wear down the aisle is likely to remain a secret until she steps out of her bridal car, but it is speculated that famed designer Giles Deacon was given the honor and responsibility. He was seen leaving the Middleton home in November, personally carrying garment bags. However, it is also possible that the designer is responsible for the bridal party’s ensembles and not the bride’s.

James, who proposed with a vintage-inspired ring, is a 41-year-old hedge fund manager from Eden Rock Capital Management Group. He established the company more than a decade ago and named the same after his parents’ hotel in St Barths. He attended Eton College, an independent boarding school in Windsor, England, that was also attended by both Prince William and Prince Harry. But while he shares an education with the royals, Pippa has said that she and James share the same spirit.

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It didn’t take long for Lin Han to know that Wanwan Lei was the one. The two met at a dinner held by mutual friends. They went on three dates in the three consecutive days that followed their initial introduction, and then Han proposed.

“I didn’t take him too seriously,” admits Wanwan. “Six months later, he conspired with my family to secretly book a park in Beijing and get me there under the pretense of a family dinner. My mum had told me to dress up as there would be family photos after the dinner. When I arrived with my sister, candles lit the pathways and there was a grand piano in the middle of the park, with a pianist playing our favorite classical pieces by Chopin. My parents, his parents, and friends from all over the world emerged from different places, and finally Han himself came out and proposed in front of our loved ones.” Han designed the engagement ring himself—a teardrop diamond with a band made to look like his hands. “The moment was unforgettable,” says the bride.

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The two had founded a contemporary art museum in Beijing called M WOODS in 2014, so they were not only now engaged but already partners in art and commerce as well. “The museum caters to young people and Beijing’s growing appetite for contemporary art,” says Wanwan. “We run a team of about 30 staff members—organizing exhibitions and education programs, collecting, curating, and collaborating.”

Initially, Wanwan and Han struggled to find a wedding venue that felt right—then an old friend came into the picture. “The artist Not Vital became something of a mentor to me when we were both between Beijing and New York,” says Wanwan. “When I told him we were having difficulty finding a location, he encouraged us to hold it as his castle, Schloss Tarasp, in Switzerland. There we were surrounded by art. He actually plans for it to become a foundation one day, so he thought it was fitting that we marry there.”

Han meticulously planned every detail of the wedding day, while Wanwan focused on her wardrobe. Masha Ma, a close friend of the bride’s who runs her own atelier in Shanghai, designed two dresses for her: a white dress for the ceremony and an evening dress. “We both agreed that classical beauty is not enough for a wedding dress—there needs to be a personal connection between the wearer and the dress,” says Wanwan. “With that in mind, she used canvas for both the underlayers of my white dress, which are visible at some angles, and in my veil.” For the evening dress, Wanwan and Masha decided to do something sculptural and chose to use poppies, what Wanwan calls “a beautiful, poetic, and dangerous flower” as a starting point. The bride’s jewelry was by Chaumet, and her makeup was done by Ding Wei. Meanwhile, Han wore Tom Ford throughout the day.

The ceremony took place in a tiny chapel on the grounds. “It was the perfect intimate setting for our 20 guests,” says Wanwan. “In a reversal of the tale of Prince Charming riding a white horse, I rode up to the chapel at the castle to meet Lin Han.” Not Vital married the couple, and an organist from Zurich played at the ceremony. Flowers were arranged by two local artists.

Afterward, dinner was served in the castle’s dining room. “Not Vital made the cake as our wedding gift—an enormous chocolate model of one of his artworks, Sunset House (2005), which is in Niger. He has made five of these works around the world, structures specifically built to watch the sun go down. It was extremely poetic,” says Wanwan. “After the cake cutting, my sister Judy played the piano.”

Dinner was followed by fireworks. “We all went to the very top of the castle to watch,” says Wanwan. “We were actually able to catch glimpses of their reflections on the lake. Such a short moment, but something I will remember forever.”

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We are hearing lots of news about break-ups, annulment or divorce. Some people doesn’t even want to believe that forever in love exists anymore. But On October 12, two couples just celebrated their 70th anniversary, had a magnificent photo shoot that makes heart-broken people believe in love again.

Ferris, 90 and Margaret, 98, Romaire of Louisiana, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. It was on November 1946 when they get married. The wedding was simple and the ceremony lasted for 15 minutes. The reception was done at the bride’s parents home. The Romaires were blessed with four kids, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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The Huffington Post reported that during the 70th anniversary celebration, Ferris, 90, wore a tuxedo, while Margaret, 89, is in her lavender gown with a veil. Amanda Kleckley, the Romaires granddaughter was the principal planner and plotted a photo shoot which the couples did not have during their wedding in 1946. With the help of Lara Carter, the photographer, they reenacted the wedding photo shoot in Pearland, Texas last October 12.

According to Ms. Kleckley, her grandparents are the beautiful example of what marriage is. She said that we can see how they really love each other, the way they laughed together during the interaction as they go from poses to poses. When a problem came up, her grandparents solve it together. She said that it is more important for them to compromise and move on than to be the right person in the relationship.

According to ABC News, her grandparents lived in the same home they built together for their family for 65 years. She said, they didn’t have lots of money but have shared lots of values instead. Her grandparents shared to them the sense of humor, the love of children, a good work ethic and a strong faith in God.

Ms. Carter said that the couple shared lots of wisdom and knowledge when it comes to relationship. Her grandparents told her that giving each other space and respecting one another, admitting when you are wrong and giving importance to apology, are the key to a long marriage.

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Kathryn Marie Bauk and Adam Price Campbell were united in marriage June 18, 2016 at the Newman Catholic Student Parish in Chapel Hill. Andrew Santamauro officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the Carolina Inn.

The bride was escorted by her father, Michael Stephan Bauk. Attending as her matron of honor was Jennifer Bauk Baker of Winston-Salem. Bridesmaids were Dr. Kristen Michelle Bauk, of Charleston, S.C.; Ms. Nicole Marie Bauk, of Arlington, Va.; Mrs. Sarah Lynn Bauk, of Winston-Salem; Dr. Elizabeth Eve Hibberd, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Ms. Stephanie Ann Kelly, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Mary Katherine Parr, of Huntersville.

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Best man was Ryan Scott Campbell of Greensboro. Groomsmen were Mr. Brian Michael Bauk, of Boone; Mr. Stephan Peeler Bauk, of Winston-Salem; Mr. Jonathan Hedrick Campbell, of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. Todd Carlton Menk, of Charlotte; Dr. Ashish Kumar Jain, of Chicago, Ill.; and Dr. Brandon Shane Smetana, of Indianapolis, Ind.

Miss Margaret Grace Baker, of Winston-Salem, was flower girl. Program attendants were Ms. Emily Hope Barringer and Mrs. Kathryn Walters Tucker, both of Charlotte.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stephan Bauk of Salisbury, the granddaughter of Mrs. Stephan Bauk of Rockville, Md., and the late Mr. Bauk. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Peeler of Salisbury. A 2004 graduate of Salisbury High School, Kathryn graduated with highest honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She earned her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2011. She is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Boston Children’s Hospital, currently pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Duke University.

The groom is the son of Ms. Marilyn Bray Campbell of Charlotte and Dr. and Mrs. J. William Campbell of Greensboro. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard John Bray of Indianapolis, Ind., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Oren Densel Campbell of Pine Grove, W.Va. A 2002 graduate of Providence Day School, Adam graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. He is currently a Rhinology Fellow at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in affiliation with Harvard Medical School.

Following a honeymoon at Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, Va., the couple are making their home in Boston, Mass.

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