This morning was a particularly beautiful summer morning at Blue Hen Falls in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Not only was it cool compared to the last two weeks, but Henry and Adora were getting married. This young, loving couple decided that this gorgeous area was the perfect place for their elopement.

I was happy to officiate at their 8:00 a.m. wedding on this Monday morning wedding. I knew we would be hiking a ways back into the woods but it was a much longer walk than any of us thought it would be. What I did not anticipate was that they wanted to get married right in front of the falls which is down a very steep , rocky cliff to a rock bed. Fortunately, John, my husband, came along to take photos for them and he was able to help me get down and then back up.

It was a short and very sweet ceremony with the two of them looking lovingly at each other. John even got some video of the ceremony for them to share with family and friends later. It was really beautiful but next time I am asked to do something like this I will be sure to wear more sensible shoes!

Fortunately, we all made it back up the cliff and the long walk back to a waiting car. The park has been closed because of the pandemic as well as the parking lot. So the couple had a friend that shuttled us back and forth from a parking lot down the hill.

Wishing this sweet couple lots more adventures and happiness always. This was certainly an adventure for me and I loved it!