sound of fiddle music from Cape Breton.The couple wrote their vows. To make

the ceremony more intimate, friends and

family were seated in a semi-circle around

the couple, instead of row. Wentzeil's sister

Rebecca was maid of honour and Terzio-glu's brother Kerim, best man. Terzioglu's

eight-year-old nephew, Deren, proudlyserved as the ring bearer.

While the couple didnt want a religiousceremony, they did want it to feel spiritualand reflect their beliefs. After the ringbearer presented the rings, friends and

family were invited to take them in theirhands "to say a prayer, a blessing, a wishfor the future, or simply to warm the ringswith their 1ove."

Besides the customary white chairs and

wood signing table, there were no decora-

tions. "The view of the lake and the trees

felt like more than enough,"Wentzell says.

As a touching reminder of home, \Abnt-zell's father made table centre pieces using

logs from his property.After dinner and a series of humorous

speeches, toasts and roasts Wentzell had

a special dance with her dad to an Abbasong they enjoyed "jumping around the

house to"when she was young.Later, guests gathered around a bon-

fire and mingled by the pool and the

1ake. Fireworks and sparklers provided a

Guests were seated in a semi-circle for the

lakeside service (above). Laura Wentzell and

her father arrived in a1937 Ditchburn (right).

spectacular end to the night. Ifguests felthungry after a few hours ofdancing, theycould enjoy the poutine bar.

Terzioglu says one of his friends remem-bered visiting Severn Lodge as a child and

many said they plan to come back to the

lodge with their friends or family.With perfect weather, a great view and

beautiful setting, Wentzell believes theirguest enjoyed the day as much as they did."It was like the perfect cottage weekend

with all our friends and family together inone place." [{\f,/

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