The Ken and Lisa Morning Show pitched a contest idea some time ago: a wedding vow renewal. We’d choose a couple and give them a CJBK Wedding Do-Over. Mary and Fred’s entry was selected some time ago, and their mini-wedding was held last Wednesday evening. It was wonderful! We selected a couple whose first wedding had a lot of mishaps including a lost ring and no money for a honeymoon. It also happens to be their fiftieth anniversary year.
The Rose Chapel is a hidden gem just outside of London, at the Best Western Stoneridge Inn and Conference Centre. Staff there did a wonderful job for the wedding party and their 20 guests. They enjoyed the service and then dinner at Pastos Grill. Mary and Fred stayed overnight and had breakfast the next day. Prior to the service, The Beauty Bar gave the ladies some extra pampering.Â
The jewel of the event – other than the beautiful bride and adorable groom – was my dear friend, Reverend Laurie Nevin. She is a little ray of light, a bubble of love – and she delivered the brief ceremony with intimate knowledge of the couple’s life and wonderful humour. It’s no wonder she’s in such demand to officiate weddings.Â
Ken and I attended, of course. And our brilliant colleague Laurence shot a video and turned it around in record time. All in all, a successful promotion and a great way to get through the middle of a week. If you get the opportunity to attend a vow renewal on a Wednesday night, I highly recommend it!