Nick and Stacia's wedding

They had hoped for a beautiful autumn wedding on the Narragansett shoreline. On Sunday morning the rain clouds rolled in and everything changed. They moved across the street to the restaurant and the wedding went on with missing a beat. The reason was simple. You could see the love that was shared between the couple.

Nick Grange and Stacia Green lived in the same area of Rhode Island when they were little. Both families moved to Norwich later and the kids ended up bumping into each other a few times. Nick's mom and step dad would often come into Bess Eaton where Stacia worked. Then Nick came home with Fred Jr. one day. Next thing you knew they were both working at Walmart and it was there that they realized that it was no coincidence.

Last year they moved to Florida and started their life together. At that time they began planning for this special day. I was very excited to be part of it all. The wedding part entered the room to the music that was provided by Steve Contois on his guitar and Lori Lord on the flute. Stacia was escorted into the room by her dad, Fred Sr., to the tune of Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle." It was beautiful. Fred could hardly contain his tears as he gave Stacia away.


It was an especially nice day for family as all of Fred's siblings were present and together for the first time in nearly twenty years. Gwyn also had her dad and mom with her as well as her sister and her family.

It was a great night for all who were fortunate enough to be there. To see a young lady grow up into a beautiful woman and marry the man of her dreams is definitely is one of the best parts of being the pastor of a church.

We pray that God will bless them with a long and happy marriage.

Cal