Russel and Lori in front of the beautiful Castle Otttis

Until We Meet Again, May God Hold You in the Hollow of His Hand

We love to unique wedding spots Saint Augustine has to offer, and the bride and groom chose the most unique of them all. The Castle Otttis was handmade by Rusty and his friend Otttis and serves as a legacy of their friendship and is an active church. We asked our couple to tell us a little bit about their love story. Lori told us about the way their high school romance turned into a life long dream come true.

It all seems like a dream, marrying your first love after 30 years. Russ and Lori met in Creative Writing class in high school in 1984. When he got mono, She felt sorry for him and brought him his homework for a month. They were each other’s first love and best friends. Life’s journey took them in different directions, but when they reconnected over 30 years later, it was as if time had never passed between us. Time does not exist with soulmates. They are so grateful to be given a second chance.