Erica Sandlin & Christopher Rains
Our Story
If anyone ever told you that everything you've ever wanted is in your own backyard, they were right. We grew up literally crossing paths for years, and never met. Then finally, we found each other.
Everyone that knows us has seen it from day one; there was just something different between us. Some people recognized it because they had experienced it in their lives as well; and we wish the same happiness to all of our loved ones.
We believe our meeting was serendipity, and we believe our story is one of a kind. For those that know us, they've probably heard it many times over by now, because we like to tell it. But just know this; when we met, it was magic. From there, our lives changed, and every day rocks. Life is short, and we are just grateful that we found the person that we were always meant to spend it with.
Having both been through so much in our lives, it seemed like an unattainable dream to find what we have found. But we did, and for that we hope to instill hope in others, and remind those in love to show it every day. Thank you all for sharing in our happiness...it has been an incredible journey thus far, and we've only just begun.
All of our love,
Chris and Erica
Our Wedding
Our wedding will be held at Chris's mother and stepfather's home in Hermitage, Tennessee on July 11, 2009. The reception will be held from 5pm to 9pm, and the cermony will be approximately 6pm, when everyone has had a chance to visit and get settled.
Gourmet food will be provided by The Chef and I (our company) and light spirits including beer, wine and champagne will be served along with non-alcoholic choices as well.
The ceremony will take place on the front lawn, and guests can sit and eat in the shaded area where tables and chairs will be set up.
The only thing we ask is that children are not left unattended, and for everyone to have a great time!
We are so excited to see everyone and hope you'll accept our invitation to come share in this special day.
Travel Arrangements
We'll be travelling to the Mayan Rivera in Mexico, about 30 minutes from Cancun. Our honeymoon will consist of five nights at an all-inclusive resort that will allow us to relax and celebrate the beginning of the rest of our lives together!
We will depart on the morning of July 15th and return on July 21st, hopefully tanned and rested! We hope that our out of town guests will feel welcome to stay throughout the weekend and into the beginning of the week, as we don't leave until Wednesday and would love to spend extra time with those who have travelled from out of town!
A Special Message From Us
Thank you to everyone that has supported us and believed in us along the way. We have had an incredible life together leading up to our marriage, and are so excited to share that love with everyone! We can't wait to see you at our wedding!