love with the venue and knew it would
lend perfectly to the 1920s theme. The
invitations were already printed, but
Michael and Marilyn knew it would be
worth it to make the change, even with
the added stress.
In the end, the couple decided to have
their wedding ceremony at Welcome
Lutheran Church, where Michael’s family
members had been married, and the
reception at Giddings Stone Mansion.
“I just think it was better to have it at
that place,” Michael says. “That fit better.
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