It has been such a joy and privilege getting to know Kristen and Steve and their families this past year. They are all SO nice – those kind of families you want to get adopted into! :D So, needless to say, when their wedding day arrived and thunderstorms loomed large over their OUTDOOR CEREMONY, no one grumbled, complained, or worried endlessly. ’It will all be okay‘ seemed to be the motto of the day. And then it happened ~ just as we were getting ready to do the ‘First Look’, the bottom dropped out of the sky. RAIN. POURING RAIN. DRIVING RAIN. (Did I mention this was an outdoor ceremony?) :0 But, Kristen was so calm – ‘It’s going to pass‘, she said. ’We’ll just wait a bit.‘ And, she was so right. A few minutes later (and after lots of prayer), the dark clouds hastily moved out as blue skies and puffy white clouds drifted in ~ yay! Groomsmen, family, and friends hurried to help wipe off seats and rearrange flowers and set-ups before the first guests began to arrive. Perfection! Now, THAT’S the way it’s done! Enjoy!!
There’s something extra special about the first time a bride’s Dad sees his daughter in her wedding dress…especially when it’s like this…
Reverend George Callahan officiated the wedding ceremony at the ‘Canoe Lodge’ on Lake Sconti.
Big Canoe’s ‘Sconti Clubhouse’ was a perfect backdrop for their reception! Every detail was beautiful!
And Joel Rabe kept everyone rocking out on the dance floor having a fabulous time!
Congratulations and Hugs to Kristen and Steve!!
Wedding Gown ~ Bride Beautiful
Wedding Ceremony ~ Big Canoe, ‘The Lodge’
Wedding Reception ~ Big Canoe ‘Sconti Clubhouse’
Florist ~ DGL Designs ~ Chris and David
Cake ~ The Sweet Shoppe Blue Ridge, Perfect Wedding Cake
Officiant ~ Reverend George Callahan
Wedding Coordinator ~ Shani Wilson
DJ ~ Joel Robe, Lethal Rhythms