By Nikole Dugger
Staff Writer
The groom stood atop Bonnaroo’s Solar Stage in a pale blue Ecko T-shirt, khaki shorts and Birkenstocks.
His bride walked down a a grassy field, clad in a vintage dress over a bikini and white long sleeve number with a hood, which doubled as a veil.
A passerby named Ashley Ironwood sang, while her young son burrowed his unclothed self in her skirt.
The amethyst ring presented to the bride was purchased from an on-site vendor Friday night.
Remnants of the yoga class beforehand served as attendants.
An ankle injury prevented his standing, so Daniel Shankin, the instructor of the aforementioned class, who is also an ordained minister, officiated from a folding chair.
Such was the scene Saturday morning when the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival became the sight of nuptials for the first time in its five-year history as Ashley Corso, 21, and Patrick Hardy, 27, exchanged vows.
“Everything fell together so well —; it’s just meant to be,” said Mrs. Hardy, moments after assuming her married name.
The couple met three months ago in Mobile, Ala., where they have continued to live.
“We haven’t been apart since,” Mr. Hardy said.
When Jake Mina arrived for the 8 a.m. yoga class, he had no idea he would witness a wedding before retreating to his campsite.
“That’s a cool thing to be a part of —; it’s someone’s life,” said the Buffalo, N.Y., resident.
The same applies to Mr. Shankin, who originally came to Bonnaroo as a vendor of records and T-shirts.
“It’s an honor,” he said. “It’s been 10 to 11 years of festivals, and it’s nice to be able to give back with such love and grace.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy honeymooned at Bonnaroo and plan to return to Mobile after its conclusion.
E-mail Nikole Dugger at ndugger@timesfreepress.com
Staff Writer
The groom stood atop Bonnaroo’s Solar Stage in a pale blue Ecko T-shirt, khaki shorts and Birkenstocks.
His bride walked down a a grassy field, clad in a vintage dress over a bikini and white long sleeve number with a hood, which doubled as a veil.
A passerby named Ashley Ironwood sang, while her young son burrowed his unclothed self in her skirt.
The amethyst ring presented to the bride was purchased from an on-site vendor Friday night.
Remnants of the yoga class beforehand served as attendants.
An ankle injury prevented his standing, so Daniel Shankin, the instructor of the aforementioned class, who is also an ordained minister, officiated from a folding chair.
Such was the scene Saturday morning when the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival became the sight of nuptials for the first time in its five-year history as Ashley Corso, 21, and Patrick Hardy, 27, exchanged vows.
“Everything fell together so well —; it’s just meant to be,” said Mrs. Hardy, moments after assuming her married name.
The couple met three months ago in Mobile, Ala., where they have continued to live.
“We haven’t been apart since,” Mr. Hardy said.
When Jake Mina arrived for the 8 a.m. yoga class, he had no idea he would witness a wedding before retreating to his campsite.
“That’s a cool thing to be a part of —; it’s someone’s life,” said the Buffalo, N.Y., resident.
The same applies to Mr. Shankin, who originally came to Bonnaroo as a vendor of records and T-shirts.
“It’s an honor,” he said. “It’s been 10 to 11 years of festivals, and it’s nice to be able to give back with such love and grace.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy honeymooned at Bonnaroo and plan to return to Mobile after its conclusion.
E-mail Nikole Dugger at ndugger@timesfreepress.com
