This is the view on the right side at the top of Cave Rock. My bride called just a few days before she wanted to get married, and she wanted her wedding to take place in the middle of the afternoon. A short-notice beach wedding was out of the question; all beach parking lots are full by noon, and the beaches are crammed with people. I live near Cave Rock, and sent her some photographs. I asked several times if everyone could walk well, and told her it was about a seven minute walk. I now understand that seven minutes for me might be twelve minutes for flatlanders, and at high altitude in the heat, even though it is not a steep climb, it could be challenging.
The walk up to Cave Rock was fine for all the twenty participants except one. They were a hale and hearty group! Their grandmother had a hard time, but thankfully, they had brought a chair for her. Every time there was a shady spot, she sat and rested.
“Lord, please don’t let her die,” I prayed. It was a hot August day. She made it to the top, thanks to her devoted family. I breathed a sigh of relief.
Several young men wore boutonnieres and light-colored shirts. The bride’s adorable niece was stunning in a red and white Princess dress. The bride’s bouquet of red and white roses was huge. She was absolutely beautiful in her strapless gown, and had brought Peds stockings and walking shoes for the walk up. This was a good thing, because the trail is very dusty. When we reached the top, everyone gasped at the beauty of sapphire blue below us.
My bride donned her white wedge shoes, which were spotless for the ceremony; with the dazzling hairpiece in her hair, her bridal fashion sense was flawless.
My couple had been high school sweethearts, and this day was their fifth anniversary of being together. They had survived the death of a close friend, they were loyal to the core, and they were devoted to the large family surrounding them on that tiny mountaintop. I felt truly honored to join such a wonderful couple. Short notice notwithstanding, it was one gorgeous wedding!
Happiness to all!
Reverend Pamela Camille
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