Sarah & Sloane’s Wedding

Sarah & Sloane’s Wedding at The Farm at Eagles Ridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

On May 31, 2025, Sarah and Sloane celebrated their wedding surrounded by family, friends, love, laughter, and the beautiful scenery of The Farm at Eagles Ridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

From the peaceful setting to the deeply personal ceremony, their wedding day was filled with moments that reflected not only the love Sarah and Sloane share, but also the many people who have supported them along the way.

## A Beautiful Ceremony Surrounded by Love

As family and friends gathered for the ceremony, the couple’s officiant welcomed everyone by reminding them that marriage is a gift rooted in love, mutual care, companionship, and joy.

The ceremony included the familiar words from 1 Corinthians 13 — “Love is patient. Love is kind” — followed by the reminder that faith, hope, and love remain, with love being the greatest of all. It was an especially fitting reading as Sarah and Sloane stood together in the beautiful surroundings of The Farm at Eagles Ridge, preparing to begin their married life.

A Truly Personal Wedding Message

One of the most memorable portions of Sarah and Sloane’s ceremony came when their officiant revealed a very special stole worn around the shoulders.

Rather than simply delivering a traditional wedding message, the officiant used a series of photographs from Sarah and Sloane’s lives to tell their story.

It began with childhood pictures of the two of them, serving as a reminder of the families who helped shape the people they would become. Their guests were reminded that Sarah and Sloane were surrounded by people who cared deeply for them and wanted to see them thrive together.

The photographs then helped illustrate some valuable lessons for marriage.

Sarah and Sloane were encouraged to continue having fun together, to laugh, create memories, support one another, listen to each other, learn from mistakes, and never be afraid of occasionally getting things wrong.

Their love of boating even became part of the message. Just as a boat must navigate changing waters, a marriage sometimes encounters rough waters of its own. The officiant spoke about forgiveness and the importance of both giving and receiving it throughout married life.

The message concluded with a photograph from Sarah and Sloane’s engagement and the reminder that the two of them are now a team — sharing the journey rather than carrying everything alone.

And then came a fun surprise: the special “stole” telling their story was actually a **table runner created for Sarah and Sloane to keep as a wedding gift**, giving them a lasting reminder of their ceremony and the love surrounding them on their wedding day.

## Promises for a Lifetime

Sarah and Sloane then stood before their family and friends and affirmed their desire to enter into marriage together.

Their families were asked to stand and pledge their blessing and support. Then the rest of the congregation joined them, promising to support and encourage Sarah and Sloane in the commitment they were making to one another.

The couple exchanged traditional marriage vows, promising to love and sustain one another from that day forward — in sickness and health, in plenty and in want, and in joy and sorrow for as long as they both shall live.

Following their vows came the exchange of rings, each serving as a sign of their love and faithfulness.

Officially Married!

With their vows spoken and rings exchanged, Sarah and Sloane were pronounced married.

Their officiant offered one final blessing, encouraging them to remain patient, forgiving, thankful, loving, and at peace with one another throughout the years ahead. After a closing prayer and blessing, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived:

Sarah and Sloane shared their first kiss as a married couple!

Their family and friends responded with applause as the newlyweds were introduced for the first time as **Mr. and Mrs. Bendel**.

A Wedding Day to Remember at The Farm at Eagles Ridge

Sarah and Sloane’s May wedding at **The Farm at Eagles Ridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania** was about much more than a beautiful location.

It was a celebration of where they came from, the memories they have already created, the people who helped them along the way, and the life they are now building together.

Their ceremony perfectly captured that story — heartfelt and meaningful, but also filled with laughter and personality.

Congratulations to **Sarah and Sloane**! May the journey ahead bring many more adventures, plenty of laughter, calm waters when possible, strength through the rough ones, and a lifetime of wonderful memories together.

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