Monday, July 22, 2013

Preacher’s Grove Wedding

The wedding was at Preacher’s Grove in Itasca State Park.  Preacher’s Grove is one of the oldest stands of Pine Trees in Minnesota.

Preachers Grove

The weather was perfect.  It turned cooler overnight and the bugs were not too bad under the old growth pines.  The ceremony was held in an open spot under the pines.

Hands

Hands clasping a book, grasping, pointing and hands about to be united in marriage. The ring bearer was quite young and he was easily distracted!

Wedding July 20

The brides flowers.

The kiss

The newly married couple.

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These are three of the brides four brothers.

Martin Carl and Andy

They were the cooks for the lunch following the ceremony.. BBQ Pork and Chicken.  That is our son in law Andy on the right.  I am not quite sure how their mother survived their growing up years..but she did.  Being a very patient person and Pastor’s wife probably helped.  Now her youngest child is married and she can concentrate on being a Grandma:)

Sheila and Zach

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22 comments:

Rae said...

Simple and sweet. It was a beautiful ceremony.

Gail said...

What a beautiful place to make a life time commitment.

Muffy's Marks said...

What a lovely place for a wedding. Have a great week!

linda m said...

I love those kinds of weddings - simple, beautiful and with family.

DJan said...

I just love that first picture, the veil framing the young child. Such a wonderful place for beginning a life together! :-)

Anonymous said...

Ah - what lovely lovely shots.

Primitive Stars said...

Morning, what a beautiful park, perfect for a wedding....great pictures, great time, Francine.

Intense Guy said...

Beautiful. And you took some "instant classic" photos too!

Nancy said...

Congratulations to the newly weds. Your photos are wonderful and tell a story - they will be cherished.

Jenn Jilks said...

How beautiful!
Cheers from Cottage Country!

Muffie said...

That scenery was beautiful, and the perfect backdrop for a wedding. [I love rambunctious little boys!]
Peace,
Muff

Karen said...

Beautiful! Those are some lovely shots you took, and not a mosquito to be seen on those bare shoulders:)

Red said...

These are exciting but very meaningful events. It's a time for celebration.

Anonymous said...

What a lovely wedding.

Meggie said...

This is the way weddings should be....beautiful and simple. Beautiful photos!

LindaG said...

What a wonderful place for a wedding. Congratulations and Best Wishes for a long, happy marriage!

Leah said...

Looks beautiful!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely setting for a wedding!

Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma said...

It's all really lovely...the setting, the people, the flowers, the dress.... There seems to be something really softening about the light, too. Wonderful photos, Connie.

Terry and Linda said...

What a lovely setting!

Linda
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Terry and Linda said...

By the way I adore the header photo of Chance swimming toward you.

Linda
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Rita said...

Itasca State Park is a beautiful spot. Lovely wedding and I'm glad they had cooler weather. That second pic is priceless! :)