Daniel, John & Pleasant Chitwood served as privates in the 23rd Georgia. Pleasant (right) died of disease in Oct. 1862. Daniel & John were captured at Chancellorsville, exchanged and fought for the remainer of the war.
Melanie & Mom, Dee
Melanie & WT Settles
Saturday was also a beautiful day, barely a cloud in the sky. Don and I took a fairly quick tour thru the Chancellorsville Battlfield NP on our way to the wedding. I say fairly quick, because I was not dressed for trudging up paths, etc. Since there would be no place for me to change clothes in Culpeper, I wore my dress from Fredericksburg.
At Chancellorsville, we took a pic of the Catherine Furnace. This was used to refine iron beginning in 1937, but closed in 1947. Confederates reopened in during the war because of the need for iron. General Custer (see, he did something besides Little Big Horn), destroyed the furnace in 1864. It was rebuilt and continued to produce iron for the Confederacy til the end of the war. I plan to enclose a photo of the Chitwood brothers and you can read their story. It was an interesting diversion.
We met up with Apryl & Jeremy in Culpeper and did a quick shop thru the Goodwill Store. Then we drove out into the country to the church building. The wedding party was in the auxilary building getting ready, but there were so many people already there, we just went on to the church building. The building was built in the 1700's and has been beautifully restored and is once again in regular use. There are no pews. There are several "boxes" along the walls with benches on 3 sides and a door to enter from the aisle. Each one will seat about 12 people confortably (more if you don't mind rubbing elbows). It is nice for families when there is a long service as they can let the younger children play (quietly) or color or whatever. The wedding party came down from the auxilary building and waited outside as each one was escorted down the aisle. The grooms great grandmother was there, what a treat for them. Melanie was so nervous, but was smiling ear to ear. Her stepfather, Gene walked her down the aisle and "gave her away", then her father, Leslie, stepped up and also "gave her away." Everything went off with barely a hitch. The groom shed a tear or two, but sp0ke up strong and firm. Melanie cried and had a hard time talking, but she finally came out also strong and firm.
After the ceremony was over, we headed to the reception at Amissville, VA fire hall. It is a nice little place. The bingo board was on the wall, but luckily we didn't have to play bingo! The caterers had nice table settings and a lovely cake table. The meal was catered by a high school class in restaurant service taught by a chef. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the conversation at the table and everyone had a good time. After the bride danced with her groom and her fathers, we left quietly. Not that we needed to be quiet with the dj blasting the music out! Wow, the bass set your teeth rattling. Guess we are just old after all. Nah, that can't be right, we just have sensitive ears, right?
At Chancellorsville, we took a pic of the Catherine Furnace. This was used to refine iron beginning in 1937, but closed in 1947. Confederates reopened in during the war because of the need for iron. General Custer (see, he did something besides Little Big Horn), destroyed the furnace in 1864. It was rebuilt and continued to produce iron for the Confederacy til the end of the war. I plan to enclose a photo of the Chitwood brothers and you can read their story. It was an interesting diversion.
We met up with Apryl & Jeremy in Culpeper and did a quick shop thru the Goodwill Store. Then we drove out into the country to the church building. The wedding party was in the auxilary building getting ready, but there were so many people already there, we just went on to the church building. The building was built in the 1700's and has been beautifully restored and is once again in regular use. There are no pews. There are several "boxes" along the walls with benches on 3 sides and a door to enter from the aisle. Each one will seat about 12 people confortably (more if you don't mind rubbing elbows). It is nice for families when there is a long service as they can let the younger children play (quietly) or color or whatever. The wedding party came down from the auxilary building and waited outside as each one was escorted down the aisle. The grooms great grandmother was there, what a treat for them. Melanie was so nervous, but was smiling ear to ear. Her stepfather, Gene walked her down the aisle and "gave her away", then her father, Leslie, stepped up and also "gave her away." Everything went off with barely a hitch. The groom shed a tear or two, but sp0ke up strong and firm. Melanie cried and had a hard time talking, but she finally came out also strong and firm.
After the ceremony was over, we headed to the reception at Amissville, VA fire hall. It is a nice little place. The bingo board was on the wall, but luckily we didn't have to play bingo! The caterers had nice table settings and a lovely cake table. The meal was catered by a high school class in restaurant service taught by a chef. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the conversation at the table and everyone had a good time. After the bride danced with her groom and her fathers, we left quietly. Not that we needed to be quiet with the dj blasting the music out! Wow, the bass set your teeth rattling. Guess we are just old after all. Nah, that can't be right, we just have sensitive ears, right?
Love to everyone and thanks for reading.
Pat
1 comment:
A beautiful couple!!! I hope that they have a long, healthy, happy life together.
The Korean War Memorial is eerily beautiful.
I'm thankful that you had a fun time and are safely home again.
Love and hugs! :)
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