If you aren't familar with Hot Springs it is very popular for the mineral water that comes out of the ground at the perfect temperature for hot tubs. And the Appalachian Trail runs right through the center of town.
Donna and Pat were married at French Broad Crossing, a new development in Marshall, near Hot Springs.
What a great spot for a fall wedding. The lodge is at the top of the mountain and overlooks the French Broad River. It was very foggy on the day of their wedding. Not unusual for the mountains and normally wouldn't have been a problem, except their wedding was scheduled for 10:30 am.
As I arrived at the lodge the fog lifted and it was a glorious day full of blue sky and sunshine...
Donna and Pat wanted their ceremony to be memorable and loved the idea of blessing stones. They added their own touch. On a previous trip they hiked to the river and collected river stones for everyone to hold during the ceremony, Guests were asked to send their love and blessings to the stones. After the ceremony the stones were collected and are now proudly displayed in their home.To carry out the 'stone' theme they had small stones tied to their champagne glasses.
Donna and Pat are now back home in Florida, looking forward to the day they can move to the mountains and bring their river stones back to North Carolina.
Donna and Pat are now back home in Florida, looking forward to the day they can move to the mountains and bring their river stones back to North Carolina.
