Yes, they did marry on Halloween . . .

October 31st may not be a tradition wedding day, but this dear couple were relocating the following week and so it was.  Don’t let these two fool you–despite their appropriate wedding apparel, they both had inserted a set of fangs in keeping with the day.  This would’ve been a better picture if “banana head” wasn’t sitting in the front row with his creative attire.  Oh, well.  All in all, a great wedding and we wish the best for these newlyweds with their new life out of state.

Historic Wedding Chapel

The rain did not hold off for this late Fall wedding, but as always, God worked it out!  Our couple wanted to get married in the gazebo adjacent to this beautiful Chapel in a Historic Village–but had to bring it indoors.  Instead, they were able to exchange their vows in this old, restored church.   It couldn’t have been more quaint.  The rain stopped shortly after the ceremony – - just in time to get a few group pictures in the gazebo .  .  . so, the best of both worlds!

Country Wedding

As promised, the Fall Harvest wedding took place.  Other than alittle chilly, it was a sunny day and a great setting.  The bride and groom walked up the aisle together as he had “lassoed” her.  All were dressed for a country wedding with all the fixin’s.  The ceremony was followed by a great barbeque.  The bride and groom took their first dance together with the groom having the marriage license sticking out of his back pocket.  Once again, the couple were enjoying their day in their own special way and we were grateful to be a part of it. 

“And the two shall become one” (+ 3)

Another beautiful and special wedding this past week.  The groom’s three daughters were a part of the ceremony with the oldest two walking him down the aisle and the youngest being the flowergirl.  They incorporated the girls into the wedding in such special ways.  Part of the ceremony was calling the girls to a circle holding hands with the bride and groom and praying as a new family as well as the girls being part of the sand ceremony.  The bride and groom were presented and then the girls joined the recessional as the new family was introduced.  It was extremely touching to see this wonderful couple wanting the ceremony to be a family affair.  Our best to all FIVE.  They already make a great family!

Taking the Plunge (literally!)

This couple decided on 09/09/09 to “Take the Plunge” ! After being presented as husband and wife–they jumped off the Boardwalk together ~ needless to say, all of us in attendance were smiling ear to ear.  They still look pretty good , even all wet! ♥  It was a memory none of us (especially them!) will ever forget.  It is such a pleasure to know that something special will happen at each wedding–this was definitely one of the finest moments!  Sure glad our Michigan Fall kept the water warm . . .  Congrats to you both!

Michigan Weddings 2010

We are beginning the year 2010 off right with our first wedding of the new year being on New Year’s Day!

There is still time left to have a beautiful Fall or Winter 2009 wedding, however!  If you plan to have a 2009 wedding and need a minister, just give me a call and we can see what we can do to make your day, the PERFECT day!   We have done weddings in the snow . . .   Stay tuned for more great memories!

Blended Family

What a wonderful ministry this is!  Last weekend, one of the weddings was in the Bride’s parents backyard.  The groom’s beautiful, little daughter was part of the ceremony in more than just walking up the aisle.  She was so attentive and crying happy tears.  The three of them walked down the aisle together after being pronounced husband and wife.  It was so wonderful and touching.  I can’t imagine being part of anything else quite as special as weddings.  What a great privledge!

Perfect Match

Another beautiful day for an outdoor wedding!  The bride and groom were so excited to get married as they have been together since high school.  The bride came down the stone steps from the hall and it was just like out of a movie.  “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was the song she chose to make her entry and it was truly breathtaking!  We also had an uninvited guest behind the gazebo–a deer decided to stop and watch the ceremony–which made it even more special.  This delightful couple had an awesome experience in joining together as husband and wife.  We were so happy to be a part of their lives from the time we met them, through the emails and rehearsal and to this final perfect match!

Picture Memories

Windy Wedding

As the outdoor wedding season is winding down, we had yet another wonderful experience at Fore Lakes Golf Course and Banquet Center in Kimball.  This is an outstanding location for any type of special event, especially a wedding.  The staff and ambience was “fore” star in our books!  Our delightful couple had a little bit of a challenge this day.  Even though it was a beautiful day, the wind was blowing substantially.  So much so that the maid of honor had to harness the bride’s veil to keep it from blowing off!  As part of their wedding ceremony was a segment addressing the “winds of life”.  Well, you can imagine how that went over due to the circumstances we were experiencing!   All the guests and bridal party were laughing due to the coincidence! 

Our prayer for this couple is that that was the only “winds of life” they will have to ever endure.  Again, a wonderful, joyous occasion!