July
4th, 2009 - Here's
a little history: Shannon and I took a brief hiatus from
our marriage a few years ago. We've been back together and
very happy for quite some time, but we were yet to get
remarried. So, we decided to make it official and renew
our marriage right on the Appalachian Trail at the Beauty Spot
overlook near Erwin, Tennessee. Since we have a great love
for hiking and the A.T., we felt it would be appropriate for it
to serve as our "aisle" and location for our special
day. Our daughter Taylor was Shannon's Maid of Honor. And
Campbell our son walked her down the aisle, while also doubling
as my best man.
Taylor
- Maid of Honor
Campbell
Walking Shannon Down the Trail/Aisle
Rev. Tom Edwards
Officiated the Service
Saying
Vows
Kiss
Right
After the Ceremony
We had great
weather, and we were also thankful for Pastor Tom Edwards to
make the drive all the way from southwest Virginia to officiate
the ceremony along with our other close family and
friends. Kelly Mullins used my camera and took many of the
photos seen on this page. Thank you Kelly.
Alice Taylor made the beautiful bouquets seen in the photos
along with having our reception at her house. Her husband
Mike Taylor also drove with me to the location ahead of time and
helped me carry and decorate the arbor and plants. We also
picked wildflowers and made the boutonnières right on the
spot. It's wonderful to have such good
friends.
Portrait
After the Ceremony
Shannon
With Campbell
My
Beautiful Bride at Beauty Spot
Shannon
and Bill
Taylor and Shannon
Following the ceremony, I took
a few pictures of everyone. And then we packed up and
headed to Mike and Alice's house for the reception, which was so
nice and beautiful. We ended our great day by watching the
fireworks celebration in Johnson City. I consider myself a
very lucky man!
