Monday, December 29, 2014

Area couple possibly regrets planning golf course wedding during Obama vacation

Here at The Washington Post (dot com), I usually write about things likecoloring books and barnyard animals. "Write what you know!" I say to myself, before churning out more hot haunted sword content.
Except today. Because today, I'm writing about a bride and groom whose wedding in Hawaii was relocated because of President Obama's golf game.
Sigh.
Do you know what I know about weddings? I know that Dan Bylsma once appeared on "Say Yes to the Dress." (He was the Penguins coach, guys. I actually know a lot about hockey! Can we talk about that instead? Oh.)
And … that is basically it. Oh, that, and the fact that if something can go wrong on a wedding day, it probably will. Because, come on. Everyone knows this.
But don't worry: The story of Natalie Heimel and Edward Mallue Jr.'s wedding day disaster actually has a nice ending.
Their ceremony was relocated because the president wanted to play atKaneohe Klipper Golf Course during his holiday in Hawaii, according to reports. Bloomberg reports that the couple found out about the conflict a day before the scheduled event, which, yes, is not exactly ideal.
The AP reported that "a person familiar with the incident" said the White House "didn't learn about the conflict until after the fact."
Did I mention that Heimel and Mallue are both members of the military?
And, oh yes, according to Bloomberg, they had actually invited Obama, because why not, I guess?
Aw, jeez. Yes. I know. It's not looking good. But stick with me.
"It was emotional, especially for her — she’s the bride and in less than 24 hours they had to change everything they had planned," Jamie McCarthy, Mallue's sister, told Bloomberg.
Bloomberg reports:
The golf course, located on the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is a regular stop for Obama when he's in the state, with the Ko’olau Mountains framing the front nine and majestic views of Pacific coastline spanning the back nine. It's also a favorite spot for Mallue, a golfing enthusiast.
Still, anyone planning an event at the course when the president may be in town is warned about the potential for last-minute shuffling, said Naile Brennan, manager of K Bay Catering, which was handling logistics for the wedding. Brennan said they had other sites ready to go, and the couple ended up choosing the lush, green lawn near the home of Colonel Eric Schaefer, the commanding officer of the base, which offers an elevated view near the 16th hole.
"It's much prettier and much nicer venue unless you're an avid golfer," Brennan said. "It's more secluded and there are no golfers yelling, 'Fore!'"See! A happy ending! Just like I promised. And there's more — Bloomberg noted that Obama personally called the bride to apologize and offer his congratulations.
"We were all there, it was perfect," McCarthy told Bloomberg. "Made their day."

Confidential to the president: it looks like the couple is registered at Bed Bath & Beyond. You're welcome.

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