Benjamin Boutell, A Real Boy of Michigan.

He didn't hear the sounds of sawing and hammering, the hailing of ships from shore, and other vociferous dock activity common to Bay Town , Michigan in 1860.

Before the lumber drew to a close 40 years after, 30 thousand folk would call Bay Town home and more than 100 sawmills lined the riverside from Bay Town to Saginaw, 12 miles distant.

His pa, Daniel Boutell, owned one of the hostels situated inside hailing distance at the southeast corner of Water and 3rd streets. Why not let your character shine thru with a theme marriage.

With a small amount of imagination you can plan a marriage that your visitors won't shortly forget. Serve ice cream and cake with sparklers on top. Want some more stories about used wedding veils. You can also do the normal medieval hand fasting ritual - The couple face one another, cross arms and hold hands. The best man then ties their hands with a rib bon in order that they form the sign for infinity while reciting their promises. Yuletide Marriage - What a marvelous time of year. The bride can wear a white velvet robe, red cape, and a white fur muff.