Let me start out by saying, “What a weekend!” That is not a complaint; I am stating a fact. An outdoor wedding with a rehearsal that held so many moving parts it was way beyond my norm. Did I mention it was an outdoor rehearsal in 90+ degree weather? 🙂
Saturday, the day of the afternoon wedding, was brutal. Friday night brought a rain shower of 10-15 minutes that elevated the “sticky” factor. On Saturday, the sun was bright and poured down on us mercilessly. I went through a towel I kept handy and barely had a dry spot on the clothes on my body. I think even my tie was wet. 🙂 If nothing else, it was from the sweat that poured down from my head to my face and went everywhere. Did I mention it was an outdoor wedding in 90+ degree heat? 🙂
You get the picture. Sweet relief came when the sun went behind the clouds for about 45 minutes of the outdoor reception. But then… Did I mention the reception was outdoors in 90+ degree heat?
Again…I’m sure you get the picture. The bride in her gown. The groom in his dress blues. He never complained until the next day when I heard him say. “I was hot and couldn’t wait to take them off.” Logan and Kathryn have a story to tell of their 3 years of dating. It started when Kathryn’s family decided to go to school in our district, leaving the one they had been in all the way to her Sophomore year. Logan’s inquiry of “Who is that new girl?” led to a friend getting a name and number. The rest is history. Much of their dating has been long-distance since he was two years ahead of her and enlisted in the Marines. They have a story to tell of their courtship and wedding, and now of their life together.
Their marriage is a cord of 3 strands: Logan, Kathryn, and God. They have put Him at the foundation of their relationship from the start and I’m sure He will continue to be. I challenged Logan to lead his family with love. I challenged Kathryn to fill her family with love. And challenged them both to allow Christ to be the foundation of their home and the source of that love.Â
Knowing them…I have no doubt they will. They will have more of a story to tell. Their honeymoon will take them through Gatlinburg and surrounding areas and then to Quantico where he is stationed and where they will make their home for the next year and a half. I can’t wait to hear their story!
I love that verse from Ecclesiastes. When couples take it to heart, it makes all the difference in a marriage. What a privilege to be present at the beginning of that relationshi(except for the ghastly heat, of course!)!
it was a special time Pam, even as you say with the ghastly heat. I lost a few pounds just sweating. 🙂 They had a unity cross where the three strands were woven together. Great picture!
Sounds like a beautiful, but hot wedding. The symbolism of the unity Cross speaks volumes. Three cords woven together is a great picture and when followed will make for a joy filled marriage.
It was a beautiful wedding in spite of the heat. My prayer is that unity cross will always be a reminder to them of their commitment to each other and to Christ.
Way, way too hot of a day, Bill, but this story is beautiful. May God continue to bless this couple as they grow in their love for one another and for Him.
Blessings!
Agreed on the first comment about the heat Martha. I’m believing that Logan and Kathryn will be a good example of God’s love and grace down through the years.
So many people when asked what is the secret to a good marriage, have a list of things like, good communication, good listener, things that fit all relationships. However, the key to any relationship and anything in life is making sure God is always first. It sounds like Logan and Kathryn understand that, and have a strong foundation in placing God first. What a blessing it is to embrace and live out a life of placing God first.
Very true Gail. They had that from the very beginning because of their shared faith. Kathryn’s has always been strong and Logan’s grew.