If you’re a Stevie Nicks super fan, like I am, you might have thought everything at Bethany and Garrett’s Wedding on September 1st — the concert tickets telling you where to sit; the VIP all access pass to the event; the signature guitar picks — led up to the moment when the Emerald Empire Band took the stage and the lead singer cut loose belting out the Fleetwood Mac classic “Dreams”:

Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well, who am I to keep you down?

The wedding at 42 West was well underway by that point in time. The bride and groom had donned their wedding attire. Family had arrived early for posed photos, games and a flower arranging team project.

During cocktail hour guests had gathered for conversation, a jazz ensemble, and drinks — including their signature mocktail, a Moscow Mule.

Flower girls had given out roses to guests. Bethany and Garrett had walked down the aisle and professed their love for each other. They had danced with their parents and with each other. Speeches and toasts brought laughter and tears.

So what could top all of that and the Emerald Empire’s rendition of “Dreams”?

THE GROOM AND THEN THE BRIDE SINGING WITH THE BAND.

Yes, both of them sang their hearts out to broad smiles and loud applause.

And my second shooter, Tyrae, and I got to witness it all. Check out our photos below.

DAY-OF COORDINATOR-SYDNEY WOODS

VENUE-42 WEST ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

FLORAL/DÉCOR-42 WEST ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

CATERING-MILES CATERING

CAKE-LUSH CAKERY

BAR-MARK BROWN, THE WINE SHOPPE

ENTERTAINMENT (BAND)-EMERALD EMPIRE BAND

PHOTOGRAPHY-C BROWN PHOTO

TRANSPORTATION-GREENE TRANSPORTATION

LODGING-THE BELLYARD HOTEL