Another wedding provided a mini vacation for Kayt and I this weekend. We road tripped to New Bern, NC to celebrate the marriage of our friends Michael and Katie. The wedding blended classic southern tradition with personalized elements reflecting Michael and Katie. Guests sat outside in white wooden chairs, fanning themselves in the warm summer sun. Historic homes surrounded the venue and New Bern's historic downtown snuggled around us from two blocks away. Meanwhile, hand sewn dresses for the bride and bridesmaids complimented an assortment of home made wedding cakes. The grooms friend played piano during the ceremony and a community painting called attendants to share in furnishing Katie and Michael's home. An eight-thirty sunset brought the wedding to a close while fireflies escorted us home.
Katie and Michael will go places in life. Their marriage springs from a foundation of communication, honesty, understanding and big dreams. They have a passion for life, big dreams and the tenacity to reach their destinations. These elements make Michael and Katie kindred spirits in our life. While others talk about traveling and paying of school debt, building good community and living life to the fullest, this couple will make those things happen. Living a rich life requires dreaming about the future and making plans to get there. Praise God for Michael and Katie, their new life as co-adventurers, and their love for Jesus which frees them to live life as God intended.
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