| Our Wedding June 17,2001 |
History of Gary and Dottie's Relationship
before finally meeting in person on June 17, 2000. We were steadily
falling in love with each other, but were both cautious since we hadn't
even met yet. Though we were a little nervous on our first meeting,
we quickly got over that and had a wonderful time.
We had intended to go to the Central Square Field Days, but the
crowds were unattractive and we wanted to be alone anyway. Gary
and I decided to get a bite to eat at Wilborne's Diner (now Good
Golly's) and then took a drive to Chittenango Falls. Gary was very
nervous and shy...it was so cute. On the drive over, I quickly learned
that we were instantly made for each other. Finishing each other's
sentences or already thinking what the other was saying were just a
few of the "supernatural" things that let us know we were compatible.
before finally meeting in person on June 17, 2000. We were steadily
falling in love with each other, but were both cautious since we hadn't
even met yet. Though we were a little nervous on our first meeting,
we quickly got over that and had a wonderful time.
We had intended to go to the Central Square Field Days, but the
crowds were unattractive and we wanted to be alone anyway. Gary
and I decided to get a bite to eat at Wilborne's Diner (now Good
Golly's) and then took a drive to Chittenango Falls. Gary was very
nervous and shy...it was so cute. On the drive over, I quickly learned
that we were instantly made for each other. Finishing each other's
sentences or already thinking what the other was saying were just a
few of the "supernatural" things that let us know we were compatible.
| Friend, Tracy and Niece, Emma |
| Gary and Dottie, Just Married |
| Sister, Donna with Dottie |
| Gary with Bestman Rich |
| Matron of Honor Cheri, Mother of the Bride Lacy, Dottie, Gary, Mother of the Groom Laura, Bestman Rich |
| Our First Toast |
| Gazebo Wedding Cake Made By Gary's Sister Brenda |
| Groom's Cakes Made by Dottie's Mother Lacy |
| Gary and I honeymooned in the Poconos at Caesar's Pocono Palace Resorts, Marshall Creek, PA. |
| In this building there was the game room, restaurant and lounge. Also a beautiful gift shop, indoor pool, gym, racquetball court and basketball court. They really did have a little bit of everything. If you go towards the right of the picture, you would find the Pro Golf Shop and Driving Range with a 9-hole golf course across from that. |
| Our Room was called the Fantasy Apple. It had on the third floor looking down at me on the first floor where the pool, sauna, and bathrooms were. On the Third floor, where you walked in, was a fireplace, TV and sofa. Walking down to the second floor was the whirlpool heart shaped tub and a round king sized bed. There was also a balcony overlooking Echo Lake. |
| This last picture is a view of the lake from our balcony. It really was lovely. There was a trail that went around the lake and there was a fishing contest that took place off to the right and paddle boats even further to the right. There were cash prices, trips, etc. offered if you caught a fish with a prize tag. |
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Gary and I spent nearly eight hours together on our first date. We didn't want it to end. When I laid my head on his shoulder for
the first time, I knew I had come home. It was the most natural thing I had ever done. When people would ask me what he was
like, I could only sum him up in this sentence..."Have you ever met someone and just thought to yourself, now THAT is a good
person." Well that is what he is...a one in a million. And I am the luckiest girl in the world.
A week later we couldn't hold in our feelings any longer. When he whispered hotly in my ear that he loved me, I was overcome
with emotion. Never in my life had I wanted to spend eternity with another person. Gary proposed on October 17, 2000.
As you probably already know, we were married on June 17, 2001, a year to the day after we met in person. It was a lovely
ceremony in Sackets Harbor, NY. Watching the ceremony video, we were able to see the beautiful scenery going on behind us
with all the boats passing in the harbor. When I was walking up the aisle, I was shaking so badly, and my mouth was twitching so
much that I thought everyone was going to think I was having convulsions or something. I wasn't nervous about marrying Gary...I
have never been so sure of anything in my life. I was just nervous in the moment, I guess. I don't know any other way to describe
it.
My mother sang "Always", in the style of Patsy Cline and we were all a little emotional.
The ceremony was fairly short, but very romantic.
Many people have told me that this was the most organized wedding they had ever been to. The DJ was happy because
everything was written out in a timeline and there were no questions, or having to track people down to see what had to be done
next. All I can say is, well that's me. I couldn't have done it any other way.
I have been asked if I could change anything, what would it be. I wouldn't change a thing.
I just wish that everyone could feel what Gary and I feel for each other. The world would be a much happier place.
the first time, I knew I had come home. It was the most natural thing I had ever done. When people would ask me what he was
like, I could only sum him up in this sentence..."Have you ever met someone and just thought to yourself, now THAT is a good
person." Well that is what he is...a one in a million. And I am the luckiest girl in the world.
A week later we couldn't hold in our feelings any longer. When he whispered hotly in my ear that he loved me, I was overcome
with emotion. Never in my life had I wanted to spend eternity with another person. Gary proposed on October 17, 2000.
As you probably already know, we were married on June 17, 2001, a year to the day after we met in person. It was a lovely
ceremony in Sackets Harbor, NY. Watching the ceremony video, we were able to see the beautiful scenery going on behind us
with all the boats passing in the harbor. When I was walking up the aisle, I was shaking so badly, and my mouth was twitching so
much that I thought everyone was going to think I was having convulsions or something. I wasn't nervous about marrying Gary...I
have never been so sure of anything in my life. I was just nervous in the moment, I guess. I don't know any other way to describe
it.
My mother sang "Always", in the style of Patsy Cline and we were all a little emotional.
The ceremony was fairly short, but very romantic.
Many people have told me that this was the most organized wedding they had ever been to. The DJ was happy because
everything was written out in a timeline and there were no questions, or having to track people down to see what had to be done
next. All I can say is, well that's me. I couldn't have done it any other way.
I have been asked if I could change anything, what would it be. I wouldn't change a thing.
I just wish that everyone could feel what Gary and I feel for each other. The world would be a much happier place.
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