Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 18 : Fall 2013 | Page 12

If you have never had the opportunity to visit
the Ulmans and see their magnificent cabin, I urge you
to take the time to do so. The
Rocking S Ranch is a beautiful
location, and the rustic cabin by
the riverside is the epitome of
peace. Sitting high on a hill, the
cabin has an unobstructed view of
the Aroostook River. It was ideal
for the ceremony. The Ulman’s
were very gracious and helped
immensely by seeing that the
cabin and its surrounding areas
were ready for us.

The ceremony was simple.
Keeping with the rustic theme,
the men were dressed in khaki
pants and white shirts and the
girls, including the bride, wore
cowboy boots with their dresses.
Sunflowers, daisies, and burlap
in their bouquets, boutonnieres
and hairpieces, and mason jars
of flowers completed the décor. Certainly not what I
expected from the little girl who wanted to walk down the
aisle of St. Patrick’s Cathedral or say her I Dos in front of
Cinderella’s castle, but just as beautiful.

Having recently lost his grandfather, Rhon wished
to honor him in some way. To accomplish this is in a subtle
way, two potato barrels from his grandfather’s farm served
as the foundation for the makeshift altar. The Sperrey
name branded on the barrels faced the guests - a fitting
tribute to his grandfather who was a long-time Washburn
farmer.

The reception at the F.A.R.M. Park continued the
rustic, County theme. Used for many of outdoor events
such as the Gospel and Bluegrass Festivals, the park is
another striking Fort Fairfield locale. The potato fields
were in bloom and luckily, the rain held off and the wind
died down. Although, it could have been warmer. With
a few decorations the pole barn was transformed and was
just as charming as any indoor wedding reception setting.

While I could go on about the details of the
wedding and bore you with my gushing, that is not the
point of this essay. What I hope everyone takes away from
this article is that even though we don’t have everything
Southern Maine has, we have many riches they do not
possess. I will be the first to admit that I complain about
living here. I’m not an outdoors person like my daughter.
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FALL 2013