Saskatchewan

Couple renews vows at Craven Country Jamboree

A husband and wife who were married at the site of the Craven Country Jamboree 10 years ago will renew their vows there this afternoon.
Doug and Cindy Walsh plan to renew their vows at their campsite at the Craven Country Jamboree. (Bonnie Allen/CBC)

A husband and wife who were married at the site of the Craven Country Jamboree 10 years ago will renew their vows there this afternoon.

Doug and Cindy Walsh tied the knot at their campsite in 2003, when the event was a rock festival known as Rockin' the Valley.

At that time, the festival organizers arranged for Cindy to climb up on stage when Trooper performed so she could throw her bouquet into the crowd during the song 'We're Here For A Good Time (Not A Long Time.)'

This time, their wedding song will be 'Amazed' by Lonestar.

"It's got so much truth to how he and I are still in love with each other," said Cindy, 50.

"Lyrics of a song often say what you can't say yourself," added Doug, 54.

Today at 1 p.m. CST, Cindy will walk down from their motorhome on a makeshift aisle lined with silk red roses to a nearby gazebo.

The same justice of the peace who married them in 2003 will do the service, and after, they will pop a bottle of champagne.  

"We thought a 10-year [vow renewal] was good because you never know what's going to happen." said Cindy. "It's just kind of a reunion of friends and people we've met over the years."

The pair said it's also perfect timing because Cindy loves Tim McGraw and Doug loves the Dixie Chicks, who are performing at this year's event.