The Hitch Happened!

Newly married us.

On February 23rd Bernie and I got married on the town dock in Oriental, NC. A close friend of Bernie's, Keith Smith officiated as the minister. The day was overcast and chilly. It blew a heavy mist over us and our guests. It seemed fitting for us who love the outdoors no matter its mood to be married in the mist.
A romantic timelessness emanated with the mule, the mist, the tuxes, Keith's (the minister's) black vest, the shrimp boats in the harbor and Bernie's top hat.

To me our wedding will always represent a lovely mix of what we hold dear, friends, family, animals, boats, the grand outdoors, casual effortless fun and a touch of romance. Enjoy the photos because, to me, they capture the wedding perfectly.

We thank and credit Ben Casey for the wonderful photos of the wedding. All of the wedding photos here were taken by him. The honeymoon photos were taken by Christian Harberts, Bernie Harberts and kind passers by.

For Bernie's post on our wedding click here.

Polly pulls the groom and his brother Christian to the wedding .

Arrival take two, after Bernie forgets the rings in the room at the hotel.

My brother Nick escorts me towards the dock with the wedding music playing "Here Comes The Bride".

Before rings can be exchanged boots must be...keep the music playing, I'll be right there.

We are gathered here at the Oriental town dock.

Please hold these for me. I've got vows to read to Bernie.

A very happy moment for me!

Wedding hands

The embrace

Victory! What a score!!!

Off to the pizza party.

The pizza party

Bernie and I with our brothers, Christian and Nick and my sister in law, Carolyn. Missing but in our thoughts are my brother Sabastian and his wife, Elizabeth and Bernie's brother Christian's wife Babette.

Among the good friends there was Ronald Hudson who used to own mule Polly.

Then a few days later we were off to the one day honeymoon in Love Valley.

Off for the honeymoon.

Off we go on our new adventure.

Following the groom along a path.

The good life.