Not only was this my first wedding in Michigan-it was my first time in the state. Granted it wasn’t too far past the border, but since I love to travel and see/experience new things-it was perfect. As was the day.

All the events took place on or near the Grand Beach Social Center in Grand Beach Michigan. These two and their friends were alot of fun, and laid back.

After the ceremony, there were several limos and shuttles that took the guests back to the reception site. All that was left was Katie, Michael, the best man, matron of honor and me. We finished up the photos and headed back to the last limo that had been waiting for us. Just as they were getting into the car, the driver realized that she had left the lights on the whole time, and ran down the battery.

The car was dead. We were about 2-3 miles from the reception, in an area that had no cell phone reception, and no one left to give us a ride back. Just as the Michael and his best man (brother) were pushing the limo out of the way-the matron of honor spotted an SUV down the road. She ran out into the middle of the street and flagged it down. The driver was only too happy to take all of us back to the reception.

The best part of this story is the way Katie and Michael handled the situation. They laughed, thought it was a hoot and a good story. They knew in the end that it would all work out and all they really cared about was that they were now married.

Their first dance song was one of our favorite songs, and one that we have sung to Oliver since he was born.
Three Little Birds-sung by Bob Marley.

We wish them all the best.