A Dream comes true in Fairy Tale Wedding
Just call us romantics… “It was simply a gorgeous day. The sun was shining-the temperature perfect. There was a light breeze. Everything was just so wonderful.” claims Karolyn Miller, team leader for adult services in Warrick and Vanderburgh counties as she described the wedding day of Jerry Walker and Doris Coker. The two love birds have been friends for several years. About eighteen months ago, they started dating and soon decided they wanted to get married. They expressed this dream to Jerry’s friend and residential living coordinator, Derek Marlow, and with the support of family and friends, they set about making this dream a reality.
All the wedding details were carefully planned. SIRS staff and their families volunteered time and their considerable talents in making the day very special and one that will not soon be forgotten.
Karolyn Miller’s husband, Dave, was called in to officiate at the commitment ceremony. Derek Marlow served as best man. His wife, Janie, was the official photographer. Jon Childers, personal assistant, was a groomsmen. Amy Culver, community resource specialist, decorated for the event. Nancy Hill, employment specialist, made a beautiful and quite delicious wedding cake. According to Karolyn, “the tuxes, the gowns, the prayers, everything, was just beautiful.” Seriously, just call us romantics…..
Jerry and Doris were joined together on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in the outdoor atrium at the Carver Community Center in Evansville. After the ceremony, a dinner reception followed. Dave Miller then put on his DJ hat and began spinning music for the newlyweds and their family and friends. Marlow commented that it took a long time and a lot of work to get the wedding together but everyday, when he sees the joy on his friend’s smiling face, he knows it was so worth it!
Jerry and his new wife Doris make their home in an apartment on the east-side of Evansville.
Jerry has been employed at Wendy’s for seven years and Doris is employed at Evansville ARC. They look forward to a lifetime together full of joy and happiness.
