Handfasting Ceremony at Dry Falls

Dry Falls. A strange name for a waterfall.

This waterfall is unique since you can actually walk behind the falls. 

But trust me, you don't stay dry.

October 31st was a cool fall day and because of other issues the ceremony took place at a platform above the falls. Lea Ann looks happy, doesn't she.
Little does she know that's she's in for a BIG surprise.

The handfasting cord arrived in a beautiful wooden box.

Handfasting has origins in ancient Scotland and Ireland. It was a period of betrothal or engagement lasting for year and a day. The ceremony symbolized the binding together of the couple’s lives and fates, and their commitment to be bound together in love. When a couple joins hands their destinies are tied into one future.

Lea Ann and Robert chose a handfasting ceremony to mark their engagement.

The year and a day promises provide the opportunity for spending time, giving thought, and growing together into people who are good and considerate partners, lovers, and friends. The year and a day promises are a commitment not only to one another, but to the quality of life that a couple intends to make last a lifetime. 

And now the surprise, an engagement ring to mark the occasion.

Oh yes, Lea Ann had a big kiss for Robert.

 And family members were there to celebrate.

I believe in you.

I believe in us.

We can not be divided.

In your darkest days

In your brightest light.

We are one.

Received this sweet note:

Victoria, I can not begin to tell you how very grateful we are that performed our ceremony.  It was so very beautiful, beyond words.  Thank you, thank you , thank you.