Being a Part of an Unfolding Love Story

One of my favorite things about running a romantic bed & breakfast for adults is that almost everyone who checks in is here in anticipation of love, romance and very special time together with the one they love.  They are HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY! Ahhhh... I have a great job! Whether they are here in celebration of an anniversary or birthday, honeymooning or babymooning with us, getting engaged or married here or just plain getting away so they can focus on each other, 10 Fitch becomes a part of their memories and their unfolding love story. I absolutely love that!

We have been blessed to share in some very special love stories in the three years since we have owned 10 Fitch. Last year, a young man from the Auburn area called me up and wanted to meet with me to discuss coming for a stay during which time he planned to propose to his beloved.  Brian Sevey came to 10 Fitch and sat with me in the living room sharing with me his ideas for a perfect proposal.  His excitement was contagious and he wanted to truly "wow" the special girl who had captured his heart. We put our heads together and designed a 2 night stay in English Suite which included a dozen red roses, romantic in-suite dinner picnic, couples massage, cheese fondue for two, candlelight turn down service and even a wedding plannerbook.  In April of 2009 Brain brought Audra to 10 Fitch and asked her to be his wife. She said yes! 

Brian & Audra Sevey

Brian and Audra came back in February 2010 for a romantic 2 night stay and shared with us at that time that they had set the date for their wedding and would be married in August of this year.  Although they spent their honeymoon in Mexico we were thrilled and honored to have them on their wedding night and the next night as well. And we certainly look forward to being a part of their unfolding love story for years to come as they have already told us they love it here and will be back for anniversaries!

Henry & Lan Hsieh

Lan & Henry Hsieh were married May 3, 2008 and honeymooned with us here at 10 Fitch for 4 nights.  We were so happy to have them book a 2 night stay with us the following year in celebration of their first wedding anniversary.  They honeymooned in Equestrian Suite and celebrated their anniversary in Garden View and when they left they said they would be back again and planned to stay in English Suite. 

In April I received an email from Lan saying, "Hello dear Cheryl and Sally, Unfortunately we couldn't come this year to visit you, but the greater news is that our daughter Hannah was just born. She is such a lovely angel to our life. May God continue to bless your home. Love, Henry and Lan"

We are absolutely thrilled for Henry & Lan!

Lee & Gary Alger

In November of 2008 Lee & Gary were were the first couple to be married here at 10 Fitch.  Because it's so romantic, they wanted to be married in front of the fireplace in the living room.  It was 65 degrees outside that day!  Yes, the fireplace was going and it was very romantic if not just a tad warmer than we would have liked. But it was a beautiful wedding with just the bride, groom, and two other couples in attendance.

Lee & Gary returned last year for their first wedding anniversary.  And we hope to see them again this year.

The Alger's on their 1st anniversary

Al & Lilly O'Donnell

So far in 2010 we have had two bride & groom only elopements. Al & Lilly, who live in sunny Florida wanted to be married somewhere snowy.  They looked at Colorado and some other places but chose 10 Fitch because we had an elopement package that took care of everything for them and that is exactly what they wanted.  We were happy to oblige with the package and the snow!

On August 13th I received the following email-
"Hi Cheryl, Greetings from Al, Lillian and baby Jasmine O'Donnell. How have you been? We are all doing great and tying to adjust to our new bundle of Joy. Jasmine was born on July 18th. She weighed 7lb 4oz and was 19 inches. She is such a joy and sooooo attached to mommy.  In fact, I am typing with one hand because she won't let me put her down, lol. We are super sleep deprived but they tell us it gets better. We are planning on renewing our vows next March. Boy do I wish you could take care of the planning for us again. We were just looking at the pictures yesterday. They really came out great. we can't thank you enough for making our day special and so memorable. We rave about you every chance we get. I'll send you a couple of pictures of baby Jasmine in a few mins. Hope you are having a good summer. Please say hello to your mom for us. Love, Lillian & Al "

We are so happy for Al & Lilly! Isn't Jasmine beautiful!

Baby Jasmine

Our latest elopement took place in the garden earlier this month.  Ryan & Sigourney Larkin were married in the garden out at the back Koi pond on Friday the 13th.  It was a beautiful day and the bride & groom were both glowing!  I posted the video of them exchanging their vows previously on the blog and will be adding their wedding pictures to an album on the photo tour page of the 10 Fitch website soon.  We wish them every happiness and hope that we have opportunity to follow their love story as it unfolds into the future.

Ryan & Sigourney Larkin

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New Deneen Pottery Mug Colors

Our new Deneen Pottery mugs have arrived and they are beautiful!  They go so well with all our black & white courtley check MacKenzie-Childs! Several guests have purchased them already and I don't even have them all unpacked and out of the box.

And here are a couple of close up shots that I took so you can see the amazing detail and intricacy of the "Glaze Engraved Emblem"TM which is a process that they created.

Aren't they gorgeous!?

Larkin Elopement

It was a beautiful day for our first outdoor wedding at 10 Fitch on Friday August 13th where Ryan Larkin & Sigourney Lamb were married out by our new Koi pond.