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Well, we have some pretty exciting news to share this month. Satori and I are officially married!
On October 10th, 2026, we tied the knot at the beautiful Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. It was a day that neither of us will ever forget, and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful ceremony.
We really wish that all of our friends could have been there to celebrate with us. Unfortunately, we had to limit the number of guests, which was one of the hardest parts of planning everything. But even though we couldn’t have everyone there, we want you all to know how much your love and support means to us.
There were so many special moments throughout the day. Satori walked down the aisle to Stevie Nicks’ song “Crystal,” which made an already emotional moment even more beautiful. Later in the evening, she shared a father-daughter dance with her dad to “Landslide,” and I got to share a dance with my mom to “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts.
One of our favorite parts of the night was something a little different from a traditional wedding. Instead of cutting a wedding cake, Satori and I put on aprons and personally served each of our guests homemade apple pie with whipped cream! It was such a fun way to spend a little time with everyone and thank them for being part of our special day.
Of course, knowing us, you probably won’t be surprised that the place we chose to get married also has a pretty interesting history!
Salem Cross Inn dates back to the 1700s, when the property belonged to the White family. The historic farmhouse remained in the family for generations before Henry Salem purchased it in 1950. After extensive restoration work, the Salem family opened the property as a restaurant in 1961.
But here’s where the story gets interesting.
The name “Salem Cross” actually comes from a strange symbol etched into the original front-door handle and latch. Known as a hexmark or cross-mark, this symbol was traditionally believed to protect a home from witchcraft and evil spirits. Imagine that! Hundreds of years ago, someone apparently wanted to make sure that whatever was lurking outside stayed there!
And, interestingly enough, there are even online claims of paranormal activity at the inn, including stories of a little girl and spirits dressed in colonial-era clothing. We weren’t able to find much detailed documentation behind those claims, but it’s certainly an interesting bit of folklore to go along with such an old building.
Whether or not anything paranormal actually walks the halls of Salem Cross Inn, there is no denying that the property has an incredible history. And now, for Satori and me, it’s part of our history too.
October 10th will always hold a special place in our hearts. We’re so thankful for everyone who has supported us throughout the years, and we’re excited to begin this next chapter together as husband and wife.
Until next month,
Cody & Satori