Special Thanksgiving Wedding
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Posted: 6:33 PM Nov 27, 2008
Last Updated: 6:58 PM Nov 27, 2008
Reporter: Chie Saito
Email Address: chie.saito@kolnkgin.com

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It may be an unlikely setting for a wedding, but that did not stop a Lincoln couple from exchanging their vows at Bryan LGH Medical Center.

When Katie Lautenback and Garrett Schweitzer were planning their wedding in March, they did not plan on having it at the hospital. However when the groom's mother, Lisa Schweitzer got into an accident earlier this week their plans changed.

"It was really hard in the beginning when we first started to think about what we're going to do with the wedding because we didn't really want to postpone the wedding. And we wanted to make sure she was part of it, " said Garrett.

Lisa's injuries prevented her from attending the wedding scheduled for Friday. That is when they came up with the idea of bringing the wedding to her.

"They wanted me to be a part of their day, and for me to be here makes it even more special," said Lisa.

However, Garrett says the decision was based on what his parents have lived throughout his childhood. To put your family first.

"Family to her and my dad are top priority so i think when she saw that we were putting family as our top priority too. I think it really meant a lot to her,"said Garrett.

The couple will have a formal ceremony and reception tomorrow in Omaha.

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Posted by: Mary Anne Location: Omaha on Dec 2, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I would have expected nothing else...lovely kids who know what is important...I am thankful to know Katie and her family, wishing them all the best and Lisa a quick recovery.

Posted by: Patti Nippert Location: Carleton, Nebraska on Nov 28, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Thank you for sharing this beautiful wedding. What love! What inspiration to us all! May God Bless You Forever!

Posted by: Sher Location: Lincoln on Nov 28, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Family, not how much is spent the best base to a marriage. Kudos to the bride and groom. May you have a long, healthy marriage.

Posted by: Connie Location: Geneva on Nov 27, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Congratulations to the happy couple. Wishing your mom a speedy recovery. Tell her we miss her at work!!

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