Veteran’s Day Wedding, VI
Today we have featured the wedding of two filmmakers who made it their business to bring to life the journey of three senior citizens who serve as the official Troop Greeters of Maine’s Bangor International Airport. After hearing the incredible story about the film and the time, money and energy that was pored into its making, a group of Maine wedding professionals decided to gift this generous couple a wedding as their own way of thanking them for bringing such an important and touching story to the world.
Here is a quick look at the Brunch Farewell that the wedding vendors designed just for this lovely couple…
Thank you so much to the following vendors for sharing this incredible adventure here with us today. Real Weddings Maine Director, Jessika Brooks / Venue by Retreat at French’s Point / Event Design by Flora Fauna Designs and coordination by The Sweetest Thing Weddings / Photography by David Murray Weddings / Stacey Kane / Michelle Turner / Audra Photography / Catering by Silver Tureen / Tent by Sperry Tent / Cake by Let Them Eat Cake / Henna by Genevieve Levin of Blackbird Studios
And for those of you that missed it, here is a clip of the film that will air tonight on PBS…
A little snippet from Real Weddings Maine, the organization behind this wedding…
Bangor International Airport in Maine is a very common refueling point for flights coming and going to the Middle East. Therefore, a vast majority of service people headed to or fro pass through BIA. This group of Troop Greeters organized during Dessert Storm to ensure that no troop coming or going from war felt forgotten and to be sure they would feel appreciated for their sacrifices and service. The Troop Greeters are veterans, spouses of veterans, current servicemen and women, and supportive community members from all walks of life and all ages. The film documents the story of the Troop Greeters today, the lives of the three subjects, and all of the issues these three are coping with in their personal (now public) lives such as the emotional anguish of sending loved-ones off to war, loss, aging, physical pain, financial distress, and loneliness. It is also a movie about patriotism, love, and hope in a time when these things are needed most in this country.
Click here for the official The Way We Get By website.
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Look like an awesome film. Thanks for sharing it with us on this Veterans Day!
I'm an Aussie and thank you so much for sharing this wonderful wedding and bringing light to the movie. I would have been none the wiser if I hadn't come across the trailer on SMP. It definitely bought a tear to my eye.
I just finished watching this film on PBS. I cried my eyes out. Such a touching story with all aspects of emotion. These 2 deserved this wonderful wedding. Thanks Abby for showing this on your blog today!
Thanks so much for this post!! The video is wonderful. People are such amazing creatures <3
Phuong, if you are interested in watching the film you can rent it through Netflicks. It is a film that you won't forget, and you will see why over 50 vendors donated their services to give this couple this incredible wedding!
Wow- incredible!
Watched this movie last night, it was fantastic! Thanks for featuring such a great couple!!
I had never heard of this movie. Thank you for posting this preview, I look forward to watching the rest of this moving film. It just shows the little we all can do to make such a positive difference in others' lives.
Thank you so much for featuring this wedding on your blog. Today is the first time I've visited and it's great to see how much y'all support our veterans. I am blown away by the trailer and I can't wait to see the entire movie. Gita and Aron are truly amazing people and they more than deserve the wedding they were given. Those vendors are great and it's people like these (and our veterans, of course) who make America such a wonderful place to live.