Wedding at Champion Hills, Hendersonville

I must admit I've never played golf but after this weekend, I may just take up the sport.

 

Isn't this beautiful? And what a wonderful backdrop for a wedding.

And the great part is, you have a wonderful view yet the wedding is held inside. 

The best of both worlds.

 This was smart planning for this past Saturday.

To be honest, when I checked the forecast for Saturday I was very happy that Stacy and Philip decided to have their ceremony inside. We were talking before the wedding and Stacy said she just didn't want the stress of worrying about the weather.

Guests were asked to sign a heart embossed plate rather than a guest register. 

What a special wedding keepsake.

Stacy was escorted by her father, who offered his blessing for her marriage to Philip.

In joining your lives may God grant you both...
Love... to afford each other a special quality of time together.
Joy...in the accomplishments of one another.
Understanding...that your interests and desires will not always be the same.
Friendship...based on mutual trust.
Courage...to speak of a misunderstanding and to work on a solution before the setting of the sun.
Compassion...to comfort each other in pain and sorrow.
Foresight...to realize rainbows follow rainy days.
Imagination...to keep with you part of the child you used to be.
Mirth...from your sense of humor.

It's always a nice touch when a family member or friend participates in the ceremony.

Love this picture. Julie, Philip's mother, is checking out the rings.

Here's the happy couple. 

And... as luck would have it. The rain stopped long enough for photos!