angela tolliver & billy bensonhaver
Our Story
Billy and Angela met in the summer of 1987, "the middle school years”. They became very good friends, calling each other "BEST FRIENDS" for years to come. After graduation, they confessed their "secret" love for one another as they were embracing on the new adventures of life. Billy was on his way to the Navy and Angela off to college. Although they were many many miles away from each other, they always keep in touch and were fortunate enough to visit one another from time to time. No matter where life had taken either of them; rather moved, changed phone numbers, or even living in a different city, they always found each other. After 20 years of being "BEST FRIENDS" They once again confessed their love for each other and started a long distance relationship, which became too hard being without each other. They moved back to Columbus to start a life together, raising their boys as brothers. Shortly after, there was a special addition, a baby girl. They are now going to cover their family under the covenant of marriage.
TODAY, I MARRY MY BEST FRIEND
Our Wedding
We are having our wedding outside on a lake in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Yes in the heat, at the end of July.. I know! I know! But there is something so peaceful about being surrounded by the beauty of GOD's work. Out, in the middle of nowhere; Just nature, our friends and family, and GOD. We went back and forth on an outside wedding or church wedding. So, we agreed to bring church to an outside wedding. :-) We are so excited to share what wonderful things GOD is doing in each of us as he is continuing to transform our steps individually and together as a couple. We will not be serving any alcohol drinks and ask that no one “BOYB” to help support us as we are being obedient to the Lord. The DJ will be playing some wonderful gospel from my personal collection. And there are some fun activities planned for all to enjoy. For those that may be interested in swimming or boat rides may want to bring swim wear. There are changing rooms. The reception is inside the Lodge and has AC. There are 2 balconies off the lodge that will provide shade for anyone that rather the shade during the ceremony. It’s going to be a great day! We cann't wait to see you all there!!!
July 24, 2010
3:00 pm
Candle Wood lakes
7326 State Route 19
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
* about an hour north of Columbus
Our Reception
<<< Reception immediately following the ceremony >>>
Travel Arrangements
There will be several cars leaving from our house around 2pm, lead by someone that has been to the lake before. If you are interrested in following along to ensure you get there, please email Angela at tolliver381@aol.com
Otherwise the directions from Columbus are:
* Intersate 71 North (29miles from Polaris)
* Exit 151, St. Rt. 95. Turn west (left) toward Mt. Gilead
* Go 1.5 miles, turn right onto County Rd. 20 (Williamsport-Bloominggrove Rd.)
* Go 4.5 miles to Williamsport (very tiny town)
* Turn right onto US 42 and take the very first left (0.0 miles) onto County Rd. 22
* County Rd. 22 becomes OH19. Stay on OH 19 for 4.2 miles. Candlewood Lake will
be on your left. You wil notice a split rail fence leding to the main entrance gate.