Yes the Rumor is True, I did indeed get married this past weekend !! Of course we had a great time at Friendship Village again this year, it's one of PLQ's favorite annual stops. Another tremendous Saturday of singing, food, and fellowship. Then on Sunday morning, a record breaking amount of kids and wanna be kids flooded in for PLQ's SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY, hosted by Yours truly. After plenty of marching, singing, laughing, and Praising, the Sights and Sounds re-enactment of the Story of Jonah had the whole place Roaring ! Especially at the end when Jonah (played by the 6'8" bass singer from the Fellowship Quartet) escaped the Big Fish just in time for the throng of Kids to cover him in silly string and soak him completely with water pistols. You're a good sport RICH !!!
But the Joke was, for a change, on me as Ken Rhodes (campground owner, weekend host, and Licensed Minister) ask me to step forward. The Wedding March began to play, and a veiled bride was accompanied down the aisle by her "LARGE FATHER" who wasted no time showing the Shotgun Shell he had at the ready should things not go as planned. Complete with a marriage certificate and rings, the whole campground seem to be in on the surprise, as the minister began the ceremony. And though a bit dazed , shocked, and a little white, I managed to maintain my composure enough to "Kiss the Bride" for the Photographers. Grinning congratulations were bestowed on the newly Married Couple by all !!! OK Friendship Village, You GOT ME !!!
Joe Crinkle ties the knot !!! On July 18th, PLQ welcomed a new member to our family, as Joe married his fiance', Ms. Lori Coolidge. It was a beautiful celebration attended by over 150 family and friends. The bride was veiled and radiant in a bridal ball gown in classic white satin, while the groom himself managed to be quite dapper in formal black with white satin. Joe's father stood at his side as the Best Man, while Lori's sister joined her as the Maid of Honor.
I was honored to provide a vocal background during the "ring" ceremony with a wedding song, "the Road That Never Ends" as well as creating all of the floral. arrangements for the affair. We went with Tropical shades of Fuchsia, Lime, Tangerine, Azure Blue, and Royal Purple, for a festive and colorful atmosphere. Gene, acting as Emcee for the reception, attended with his wife Amy and son Zack. Kevin brought his wife Vicky who provided the photos shown here on the website. Even ol' Ed Record and and his lovely wife Dolly made the 6.5 hour drive to be apart of this special day. In addition to the quartet and our immediate families, more than a dozen PLQ friends made the trip.
Being early afternoon, the reception featured heavy Hors d'œuvres. My father, created the multi-tiered and fountained cake, which I must say was absolutely delicious and delicately flavored with Almond. and iced in Rich Butter Cream. We all gathererd to blow Bridal Bubbles as the newlyweds entered their balloon and confetti filled escape vehicle. They headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a few days, but were forced to spend the second half of their honeymoon, at my place, as our singing schedule started on Thursday that week.
The couple would like to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and congratulations, and especially those of you who attended the ceremony. They have purchased their first home, and reside in Bluefield, West Virginia.
January 2010 - The PLQ Family continues to grow as Joe and Lori Brinkley would like to announce that they are now expecting their first Child !!! What a year for the Joe; married, purchased their first home, moved to West Virginia. and now a baby on the way. Of course Gene, Kevin, and Joey have been very helpful in offering baby names to consider, though Joe seems to be less than enthusiastic about their ideas. Be sure to add them to your prayer list.
Happy Anniversary ! The 2 year anniversary of my "Surprise Wedding" turned out to be nearly as surprising as the fake weddingn itself, at Friendship Village this summer.
After the Crazy Praise Party (yabba-dabba-lujah) was over, "Neener-Neener, Wocka Wocka, Funky Chicken"! And the Pinata had been split open, Sorry Big Mike ! It was time to get serious, it was at precisely this moment that my fake wife choose to show the world our new BABY girl! Imagine my surprize, I didn't know we had adopted !! YOU GOT ME AGAIN !!.
Another Wedding ??? the PLQ Family Grows again ....
Nathan joined the PLQ team in Mid August, of 2010 and just celebrated his 1 year anniversary. His spirited stage presence and vocal style have certainly become an assett.
Now He would proudly like to announce his plans to Get Married !! On Saturday, November 19th, 2011 he will marry his fiance, Shari, of Hopewell, Virginia. Nathan is positively beaming and will happily tell you how blessed he feels. He has already found a house in Hopewell, and is living there while feverishly remodeling to have it ready when his new bride moves in !
Join us in wishing this young couple all the happiness in the world as they begin their new life together.
