If you know anything at all about me you know that I love the beach. From our local beaches of the Atlantic to the tropical waters of Hawaii. I've never met a beach I didn't love! (and yes, I do love the mountains, and the rivers, and the lakes, and the rocks, and the trees and the birds... all things in nature)
Although I try to limit my traveling I always welcome the opportunity to officiate a beach wedding. Now I've had some ministers tell me they could never make any money if they traveled as far as I do. But that's the difference in people. What I do is not 'about the money'. Never has been, never will be. I truly love what I do and am honored and humbled when couples ask me to be a part of their wedding celebration.
There are many wonderful beaches along the Carolina coast. With a little planning couples can have a beautiful wedding, reception and honeymoon all at the same location. That's exactly what Ashley and Brett chose for their wedding. The custom home was absolutely lovely and much larger than it appears in my photo. Home theater, private pool and hot tub, and lots and lots of bedrooms.
I had been watching the weather forecast all week, as I always do when I have a wedding scheduled. Both of my daughters had outdoor weddings and I do understand the importance of weather conditions. The weather had been troublesome all week and because of a little rain on Friday, the rehearsal was held inside. The home had a huge great room if the weather had been a problem.
However, this was not the case. The sun came out and it was a perfect day for a beach wedding. There was still a little seaweed around but that was easily removed from the wedding site.
You really don't need a lot of decoration with a background like this.
Well. the bride does need a beautiful bouquet.
And here's the happy couple, having their first photos as husband and wife.
From 'The Element of Love', read by a family member.
May your love be like all four elements
Physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually
intertwined
To create the perfect balance
And to craft the perfect ribbon
For to bind these two hearts into one.
