Wedding Day

On October 5, the most beautiful bride walked down the aisle with her arm around her courageous Father, Ben Wolcott, and a new season of life was just ready to begin!

This was just one portion of our weekend that continually reminded us on how important this step was for both families joining together as one. Both of the families were giving away for the first time one of their children into marriage and it was high emotionally.

The weekend was great beginning on a Friday and lasting all the way through Sunday evening where people were still hanging out and having a great time with one another.

Friday night consisted of bachelor and bride-to-be parties. The girls threw an 80's themed party and some of those pictures will be available soon! The men played cards, smoked cigars and ate great food. Not to mention the wiffle-ball homerun derby at 2:00 am!

Saturday was the rehearsal and what a rehearsal it was! The food was delicious, and the setting was impeccable . After we were done eating, Mary Ann, Mary V's Mom, presented to everybody an amazing slideshow that we are trying to put online also. Our toasts from our friends and families carried so much joy, excitement and constant cheering of God and what He has done in our lives and what He will continue to do! All left knowing that He will be Glorified through this marriage!

Sunday was an amazing time of preparation. Mary and I had some quiet time on the beach praying and praising God for what He has done! The rest of the day was enjoying the people that we were around! The girls took all day getting ready and doing all the girly things. And the boys hung out on the beach and watched the Eagles and Phillies play! It was a great beginning to wonderful wedding day.

Sunday afternoon was packed with pictures, fun and a deep affection from both families joining together. Much interaction was taking place and everybody was enjoying each others company. The Wedding was perfect with scripture being read about what marriage is and how it is a great picture of Christ and those who have faith in Him. We had a couple friends sing some great songs that we chose and it concluded with the most ultimate of kisses. For a side note, Mike and Mary had not kissed the whole time that they were dating and their first kiss came after their "I do's." Awesome huh?

The reception was filled with great, great food provided by Skopelo's on the Bay. Also the place where the wedding was held. Skopelo's did a great job handling all items on the ticket and were absolutely phenomenal with timing, organization and taste.

Mike and Mary both had a wedding story constructed together by Eric Herod with ERock Entertainment. His website and services were unbelievable! And soon to come the most rockin' first wedding dance you will ever see!

We had a great time dancing, eating, sitting and meeting with all people!

Our next stop was outside Durango, Colorado and we had a great time! Visiting Mesa Verde National Park, going a train ride to a little town called Silverton, visiting our local Spa for a relaxing massage and most importantly, just spending time with one another!

What a wonderful event and we can't wait to post up more pictures of our honeymoon, first dance, Mary Ann's slideshow and more!

Please check out some of pictures of our wedding to the right! More will be posted as we get time to do so!

Love you all,
Now, Mike and Mary Gifford