Saturday, July 24 [1993]
We had breakfast with Harry [Jr.] and Virginia [Harry, Jr's. wife], Jason, and Jennifer [Harry and Virginia's daughter] at the Epicurean [a restaurant on North Main Street in downtown Columbia] a few blocks from hotel. Went to the church at 9:45 for wedding pictures.
At 11:45 ushers and groomsmen were in place in church to seat guests. Harry, Jr. escorted me to my seat - Steve Nichols [Anne's brother] escorted Mary Nichols to her seat.
Robert escorted me from the church after [the] service. All of wedding party came into [the] church from the narthex.
Harry , Sr. was best man. Harry, Jr. and Robert were groomsmen. Anne had Rawls as honor attendant. Her 2 cousins from Ohio, Sharon and Suzanne Betchl [sp?], were her maids of honor.
Her brother [Steve] escorted Anne into [the] church. Her father and David Donges [sp?] officiated. The service was warm and personal. Very meaingful.
Immediately after the service, there was a reception in [the] fellowship hall.
[The] room was beautifully decorated. Tables covered with pink or blue underskirts - over [?] floral in same color.
After [the] reception, many people joined Mike & Anne at her parents' home on Lake Murray for an informal party (swimming, boating, etc.). Then a meal of BBQ, pot[ato] salad, etc.
All of proceeding[s] had been well thought out and planned. We all enjoyed the wedding and are happy for Michael and Anne and pray their commitment to each [other] will mean a long and happy life together.
Harry and I had an opportunity this weekend to do a little looking back over our 46 years together and to realize all over again how blessed we have been. To have 3 sons, each of whom is unique in their personality, loving their parents and loving each other.
They have brought much joy into our lives. 2 grandchildren, Jason & Jennifer, have enhanced our lives and we hope their futures wll be good. They show much promise.