Pastor Jilly does an International wedding

Within 3 days of returning to Budapest from the summer trip, I was honored to officiate at a wedding blessing for a Hungarian man and his Dutch bride. For some it was a destination wedding, for other's it was home territory and for me, it was an incredible blessing.  We were on a horse farm,  buildings with thatched roofs and horse rides to the nearby Reformed Church for the blessing ceremony. Then the reception included traditional folk music and a couple to teach the folk dances.  What an experience! I also, so enjoyed the warm reception of the many Dutch family members. We were all blessed! Congratulations to Levente and Hanneke!







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