Michigan Weddings 2010

Here is the first wedding of 2010 performed on New Year’s Day!

This is an exciting time of the year! With proposals occuring at Christmas and New Year’s Eve, several bookings and pending dates for the new year have already come in.  If you are planning a 2010 wedding, I would be honored to be your officiant.  Be sure to call as soon as you have your special date set.  The details of where and time can be determined, but it is important to secure your WEDDING DATE.

Blessings for the New Year!

They met in Edinburgh . . . yes, SCOTLAND

What an extreme pleasure to bring these two people together who met on the other side of the Earth!  He is from Scotland, traditionally dressed–she from Michigan who just happened to be in the same pub at the same time–DESTINY–as neither of them were supposed to be there at the time.  They will get to spend a few precious days together before she returns to Russia and he to his post in the Bristish Army.  Hopefully, before too long, they will be able to stay together on one continent as husband and wife. Planning the wedding long distance via email was a challenge, but it worked out  just wonderfully –DESTINY again!  Bagpipes and all . . . .

Another American Hero

As the groom was preparing for deployment for yet another tour of duty, this lovely couple decided that they did not want to wait one more day to get married and blend their beautiful families together.  They, along with four children were a part of the sand ceremony sealing their lives together as one.  Our prayer is for his safe return to enjoy the blessings of his beautiful new wife and children very soon!

December Wedding

This beautiful couple have such a precious love story.  He had come back to Michigan for a visit and met her–and just couldn’t get her out of his mind.  After a very romantic proposal in Hawaii, the two began planning their life together.  She got married in her mother’s wedding dress.  Their whole family was such a pleasure to be a part of their perfect day.  Thank you for allowing us a cherished memory!

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!

New State – New Life . . .

October 31st may not be a tradition wedding day, but this dear couple were relocating the following week and so it was.   All in all, a great wedding and we wish the best for these newlyweds with their new life out of state.  They are off to a good start with family and friends gathered for their wedding/farewell.

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!

“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!

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!