For better or worse, in sickness and in Health… Chad & Holly’s Incredible Wedding day!
by Wanda on Oct.29, 2012, under Uncategorized
When I met with Chad and Holly about photographing their wedding, I would have never thought things would turn out the way they did! Their engagement session was lots of fun. Holly’s bridal portrait session was on Wednesday, just 2 days before the wedding. (View Holly’s Bridal Portraits: http://www.richbell.com/hollys-bridal-portraits/) We spoke about plans for the wedding, specifics about the timeline and other plans for the day. Then on Friday, I got a call from Holly’s mom, Neva. I knew immediately by the tone of her voice something very serious was wrong. She told me Chad was in a serious car accident early that morning, in which he flipped his car 4 times! He has a fractured his L1 vertabrae, so he couldn’t stand or even sit up. Somehow they convinced the hospital to transport Chad to the Francis Marion Hotel, so he and Holly could get married. The ceremony was Chad’s hotel suite surrounded by their parents, the wedding party, a videographer, Mell Bell and myself, with Melanie Epps Murray performing the ceremony. Chad and Holly then spend some time together, while the wedding party walked in to the processional. Guests sat waiting for the ceremony to start, some of them not knowing anything about the accident. The Officiant then told everyone the news and the video was played. There were many tears shed watching the video of Chad and Holly say their I Do’s just minutes before upstairs. Permanent Vacation played Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” as the wedding party and all Virginia Tech Grads ran with Holly (just like when the football team takes the field)! Holly was surrounded by family and friends showing their love and support, while others went upstairs to see Chad. Holly was so strong through the night. She was overwhelmed about cutting the cake without Chad. So her sister wiped her tears and the brides maids joined her to cut the cake and feed Holly her bite of cake. Everyone danced and had a fabulous time, watching Holly and her bridesmaids join the band onstage. What a night… Chad and Holly truly showed what it means when you say the vows, for better or worse, in sickness and in health… Congratulations Holly Ryffel and Chad Dennis, your love is beautiful!
October 29th, 2012 on 5:23 pm
[...] everyone has enjoyed reading Holly & Chad’s wedding story view it here: http://www.richbell.com/for-better-or-worse-in-sickness-and-in-health-chad-hollys-incredible-wedding… Here are some of the photos from the Bridal Shoot, two days before the wedding. This shoot was at [...]
October 29th, 2012 on 8:31 pm
That was absolutely beautiful. I teared up read this story of true love. God bless the bride and groom and I am praying for Chad’s full recovery.
October 31st, 2012 on 5:16 am
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October 31st, 2012 on 9:14 am
Wow I can’t imagine going through all of the reception celebrations alone. The ceremony shots are incredible.
October 31st, 2012 on 12:31 pm
Very touching to know that there are still some that believe in their vows from the start. The best of luck to both the bride and groom…Love will make a difference. If things get tough, just look at these pics and remember why you married each other..God Bless.
October 31st, 2012 on 2:31 pm
what a fantastic story, God bless you both.