Since it is Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share some pictures of the middle of a love story. Weddings aren’t really the beginning of a love story and they should most definitely not be the end (even if fairytales and Hallmark movies always end with a kiss as if “that’s all folks!”).
My Uncle Ricky married again this past October. I worked for him roofing and trucking dumpsters during my summers between college (and I would never trade that experience for anything!), so I was pretty honored when he asked me to document his wedding day to Heather (random FYI: there are approximately 3 women named Heather Cox in our family).
October 18th was a beautiful fall day with the colored leaves still hanging on the trees at the White Barn in Prospect, PA. There was a 30% chance of rain at 3:30pm (the time the outside ceremony was to start). Heather kept checking her phone, hoping it would go away, but it didn’t. As she began walking down the aisle, small rain drops began to fall from the clouds. It was not enough to ruin the union; and as soon as they kissed and walked back up the aisle, the rain stopped. It’s been said that if it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck. I just googled it and I like what I found. “As you know, a knot that becomes wet is extremely hard to untie- therefore, when you “tie the knot” on a rainy day, your marriage is supposedly just as hard to unravel!”
My favorite part of the ceremony was when a friend prayed over them. He first said that he had prayed for Richard years ago after he had noticed he was sad. He prayed for a help-mate for his friend.. And then God intertwined Heather & Richard’s life and “here we are today.” God answers prayers. And it is a lovely thing.
There were so many meaningful details of the day. Heather’s husband passed away from cancer several years ago. Her watch was her late mother-in-law’s, the brooch belonged to her grandmother and their wedding rings were from the jewelry store that she “only” goes to. Purple is her favorite color (mine too!) and it was tied in lovely through florals, bows, and the invitation suite.
My cousin also worked a summer with Uncle Ricky. She is talented when it comes to serving food to the ones she loves. She made this delicious and gorgeous cake. Heather requested that it mimic her dress. The bribe was “wowed".” Deidra doesn’t deliver anything less.
So glad my assistant (also that awesome cousin cake maker) took this picture of me & Uncle Ricky!
They wanted to have communion together…but someone forgot the bread and wine! They pretended it was there (laughing the whole time!). Not sure if that counts or not.
This is one of Uncle Ricky’s favorite pictures. He thinks the girls looking through the rails is just so cute. I have to agree!
And this is one of my favorite pictures…my sister dancing with my kids to “Call Me Maybe?”
Uncle Ricky is one of my favorites and this day was one my favorites too.