Before one bride could exchange her vows, she had to track down a pokestop alert from her Pokemon Go App. She was frantic when she entered the courthouse, asking strangers where to find a certain statue. I'm happy to report she found it next door at the police station (seriously, I can't make this stuff up).With her first mission accomplished, she was able to say, "I do," hours later in Judge Jamison's chambers. Love the blue dress!Between the nuptials, Judge Jamison's bailiff and a court clerk decided to munch on some Cheez-Its. It was going to be a long day with thirty-two couple committing to "for better or worse." Speaking of bailiffs, every Wednesday there is a different judge, and their bailiffs do things a certain way. For example, Frank had empty seats in the courtroom and I asked why he had family and friends standing outside. He told me if I wanted to find them a seat, I could. The church usher in me kicked in, so I seated the elderly and disabled first on the front pews--oops, I mean benches. I reserved seating in the jury box seats for the brides and grooms. Not bad, I packed them in!
I love it when I see people dressed for a grand occasion. One such couple is pictured below. I chatted with her about this being her day. I asked, "Do you feel like a princess?"
"Yes," she answered almost breathless. She went on to explain her husband-to-be was from Columbia and they had a handsome little son. Her friends made this day special by giving her a break on the dress and offering their services for her hair and make up. They helped her create a fairy tale wedding. Next, I took a picture of a bride who showed off her ring as the new Mrs. She and her new hubby made such a cute couple.
"Yes," she answered almost breathless. She went on to explain her husband-to-be was from Columbia and they had a handsome little son. Her friends made this day special by giving her a break on the dress and offering their services for her hair and make up. They helped her create a fairy tale wedding. Next, I took a picture of a bride who showed off her ring as the new Mrs. She and her new hubby made such a cute couple.
Weddings are a family affair, even at the courthouse. Check out this happy couple with their daughter. the girl was the perfect flower girl. Her smile was pure happiness. Love it!
Look at this stack of the marriage certificates and more were coming. I assisted this court reporter, who needed a second witness, by adding my name to the dotted line. Finally, after an hour, or so of "hard work," I had to go. I asked Frank, the bailiff, if I could leave departing words to the couples. Since I had the floor, I congratulated all of them and challenged them to catch up with me--I've been married for 33 years.
That's it for me this week. #WeddingsWednesday
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Pat is the multi-published author of more than a dozen Christian titles and is a three-time recipient of the Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country.
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