While they were married several months ago, on Saturday July 19th Grandson Ty and his wife Kari exchanged vows in the beautiful backyard of Kari's parents Bill and Kris in Apple Valley, MN.
The weather was not a friend as storms to the north caused some family and friends to miss the ceremony, but delaying it was impossible as storm clouds built up to the west.
Beautiful harp music played as Flower Girl and Kari and Ty's daughter Evie (with a bit of help from Kari's Mom Kris) sprinkled flower pedals as Kari escorted by her Dad Bill followed.
Words of inspiration, a special poem by Kari's best friend, music by another friend, the blending of sand, and exchanging vows were part of the program.
Shortly after the ceremony the rains came and everyone found some shelter for a bit. And yes, the rain dampened the tablecloths, the paper lanterns, etc., but it did not dampen everyone's spirit and as the rain began to lightened the line quickly formed in the garage for fruit, salad and delicious pasta.
The sun came out and Ty and Kari danced!
