I knew the day was going to be great after receiving the following email:
Rev Hutchins! We can't believe that it has already been a year. Joe and I spoke earlier, (he is presently still in Iraq), and went back on the day of our wedding. Nothing could have been more perfect than RiverMist. We said our vows over the phone again and read the poems and prayers. You made July 17, 2009 our special day. Your husband Guy, gave us the memories thru all the pictures that he took, that sealed our special moment. With love in our hearts and tears in our eyes, I want to once again thank you and your husband for a dream come true. May God continue to bless you and Guy for all the happiness that you bring to others.
Joyce & Joe (July 17, 2009)
And the day kept getting better… At 8:30 I left home and headed for Cashiers. It’s a bit of a drive (about 2 ½ hrs each way) but the area is so beautiful, it’s well worth the drive.. And I was in for a real treat.. Kelly had called on Wednesday, wanting to know if there was any way possible I could officiate her wedding. The original plan was to get married at the magistrate’s office immediately after getting their marriage license. However, this was not what she wanted for her wedding day memory.
Kelly traveled from Texas, and John traveled from Louisiana to spend a little time with Kelly’s parents at their vacation home. They had already planned on having a gourmet lunch at The Inn at Millstone. After talking with the staff, they decide to marry on the property and then enjoy a three-course meal.
Goodness… what a beautiful location.. There is a great view of Whiteside Mountain. But then, the views are beautiful in every direction.
Their family was very happy to hear about the change in plans and surrounded them with love and good wishes…Kelly’s niece was the flower girl and her nephew, Conner, was the ring bearer. They did a great job and were very happy to be part of the wedding.
After hugs and more photos, I headed back down the mountain.
My day was just starting… I had yet another wedding on Saturday but first I had an important stop to make. There was a birthday celebration for our neighbor, Glenn, who serves as one of our witnesses.
more later…..
