Weddings are usually very simple ceremonies. There's the bridal procession, then the minister begins. The bride and the groom say their vows, and then they end the ceremony with a kiss to seal the deal. They run out together, the family takes photos, and everybody heads for the evening reception. Traditionally, that would be how weddings are conducted these days. Many couples who prefer to have a little bit of spice in their weddings add gimmicks to make it exciting, entertaining, and just a day to remember for everybody present, as much as it is a memorable for them.
Some go for themed weddings, others have their weddings in places other than a chapel or a church, and there are some with unusual wedding traditions like the log cutting ceremony in Germany or plate smashing in Greece. For this one couple, they wanted to go way outside of the box, and into the mountains. Alicia and Crystal Blakely wanted to go on an adventure to start their life together, and so they hiked 273 miles through the state of Vermont, and climbed Camel's Hump, Vermont's third highest mountain, before getting married at the summit.
Both are hikers and have hiked many trails together before, and so they wanted to commemorate their special day by going on the Long Trail, which was Crystal's grandfather's last hike at the age of 88. To top off their unique wedding, they hiked the whole trail for 23 days in their wedding dresses, which were tailor-made to make it easier to hike in. Afterward, they celebrated at Crystal's parents' house with close friends and family.
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