On Friday, June 3rd, Brent and I married each other in a simple ceremony on top of a rock on the side of a mountain in Golden, Colorado. While it didn't go off without a hitch, it was still perfect.
What hitches? You ask. Here are a few of the more entertaining details:
- We got about an hour and a half out of Madison and realized we forgot our wedding outfits back home (outfits we had helped each other choose and had painstakingly steamed and placed in a garment bag only to leave on the steamer rack when we departed). Seemed a little silly to be so upset about a shirt and a dress when we were going to visit a friend who just lost everything in a wildfire. We ended up going to Target in Colorado and finding new clothes that did the trick.
-The woman at the courthouse called me Carrie the whole time and spelled Brent's name wrong.
-Vultures and giant black crows circled overhead during our little ceremony, but they also led us to the bobcat, which was pretty cool to see.
-The hot tub was somehow electrified and shocked our friend repeatedly (the repetition was kind of his fault).
- We had no hot water.
Did any of it matter in the end? Nope.
If anything, it added to the story we will someday tell our grandchildren. We had an awesome road trip, a very special and intimate ceremony, and are very happy to be husband and wife!
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| We went for a hike in the Golden Gate State Park and walked until we literally couldn't breathe. |
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| Brent and I at the courthouse in Central City, CO. |
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| This is the trail we got married on. |
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| This was the path we set out on to find the perfect ceremony spot. |
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| We marched on until we couldn't see any sign of civilization and found a nice rock. |
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| Another view of our rock. |
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| My favorite photo of my new husband. |
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| Group shot: (l-r) Dan, Maggie, Adam, me, and Brent |
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| We wanted to see some real wildlife, but a dead bobcat was still interesting. | | |
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| Signing our certificate. |
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| Examining the error... I married someone named Bret? |
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| Bret...I mean Brent, wasn't too thrilled, but we're married and very happy! |
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOH CALLIE..........you brought tears to my eyes! You are so special. Gramps and I are so happy for you and wish you both happiness for the next 75 years.....after that you can retire and argue with each other all you want. Thank you for posting "your story"........we loved every minute of it! Grams
ReplyDeleteCallie, this was awesome. Thanks for sharing this. It was so totally you two. Bret, Brent, Callie or Carrie you're right it didn't matter. What a perfect setting for such a special occasion.
ReplyDeleteKaren, Alex and I wish you the very best life has to offer. Brent, welcome to the family. Yes after a year of living with Mike, I qualify now as family :-)
Mike, Karen and Alex
Callie and Brent, I'm so happy for both of you, and I LOVE the story of your trip to the "altar." Like your Grandma, it brought tears to my eyes. You two have so many happy and adventurous years ahead of you, and I look forward to celebrating those with you.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Vikki
Callie and Brent, congratulations!! What a fun and happy story you shared with all of us. Such great memories to look back on to laugh and smile at for years to come. All the best for many, many years of happiness. Looking forward to celebrating this special day with you next year! Good luck as an East Coast couple! Love, Candy & Spence
ReplyDeleteThough we've never met, your grandma Nancy shared your wedding story and blog with me. I admire your style, and creativity and the beautiful scenery. Truly God was present all around you. Congratulations!
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