Michelle and Bob contacted me several months ago. They were getting married and looking for an outdoor location that could accommodate a small number of guests. While searching the internet they found our website and wanted to visit. They were pleased and immediately confirmed the date and booked our riverfront house.
During the planning process, they decided that it would be nice to have a small reception immediately following their ceremony. I arranged for a local restaurant, which caters for the public, to provide everything needed for a southern BBQ, including plates, cups, ice and, of course, sweet tea. I also arranged for a two-tiered wedding cake and non-alcoholic sparkling apple juice. It doesn’t get any easier..
The weather was a little crazy on April 16th. Although the rain had stopped, it was windy and chilly. This did not seem to affect the bride and groom. They were ready to get married and it was their day.
Early in the ceremony Bob had a surprise for his soon to be mother-in-law. He presented her with a dozen red roses and a big thank you for welcoming him into the family. She was obviously touched by the gesture and immediately began to share with the other women present.
Like many parents, Bob wanted to include his sons in the ceremony. He and Michelle decided to present family medallions to both sons and to each other. This was a nice way of publicly acknowledging their new family.
Isn’t Michelle lucky, she has three men to love!
We ended the ceremony by tossing blessing stones into the river.
It was a little too cool to eat outside so we moved inside for the reception. After a few toasts the cake was cut and everyone was ready to enjoy some good southern cooking.
After the food was set up it was time for me to leave the celebration. I later returned with the photo CD. I also took my laptop so we could view the wedding photos. Before leaving I gathered up the champagne glasses and serving utensils. Who wants to wash dishes on their wedding day…
It was wonderful day full of love and laughter.
