Malinda's Wedding

June 7, 2008 proved to be the perfect setting for the marriage of Malinda Burkhart and Del Harris. Prior to that week I had worn my TB mask to help Malinda, my best friend, pack up her apartment to move to Knoxville. It was with both excitement and sadness that I did so, since this meant she would no longer live close.

Following the move, I drove to Knoxville to help with the wedding preparations. Anju, another friend from medical school, was my gracious host. We did everything from paint signs to set up chairs and tables, to decorate the tables for the reception. In the end, the day could not have been more perfect. The heat broke and the rain stayed away. The result was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been apart of. Upon seeing Del's face when Malinda came toward him, everyone in attendance knew that "At last" she had come home.

Del and Malinda had dated since college, and their courtship was fast approaching 7 years, the majority of which had been long distance. Del hardly ever complained about his long trips to visit her, or his "chores" upon arriving (hanging fans, frames, etc) He patiently waited for her and supported her dreams. The look on his face said it all when she finally moved home. He was gitty, and moved! I love to watch the groom, especially when it is the love of my best friend's life! His reaction was everything one could have hoped for.


Prior to the wedding, the bridesmaids gathered for a round of toasts and champagne from a can! (classy) What a disaster... we were all crying, especially me. I don't know why but wedding's really get to me. I was unable to appropriately toast my friend, for fear that my mascarra was not actually as waterproof as the packaged maintained.

Blake was in charge of parking the cars/driving the golf carts, which I think he did more of than park the cars. He loved flirting with the little old ladys and going as fast as possible up and down the hill.

Over all the day was a complete success, with much fun and much dancing. The flower girl was particularly drawn to me, for reasons I will never understand, telling her daddy she wanted to go dance with the blue girl. She danced with the blue girl alright, and added to my sweat problem that quickly got out of control. FYI blue dresses show wetness well!