Friday September 11, 2009

 

 

Rob & Jess’ Wedding

The Ceremony

Saturday, September 5

 

 

 

Rob watching Jess and her dad walking down the aisle.

 

 

Bridesmaids ~ Samara, Hillary, Becca, Nicole.  Maid of honor ~ Sivanne.

 

 

Father-daughter hug

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to the welcome by their officiant, Irene

 

 

Devon reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Best man ~ Patrick.  Groomsmen ~ William, Kevin, Neil, and Joshua.

 

 

Shehecheyanu – a Jewish blessing ~ read by Melvin (uncle of the groom)

 

 

Handcrafted hearts handed to the couple by their mothers

 

 

 

 

Jess reading her vows to Rob

 

 

Rob reading his vows to Jess

 

 

The Ketubah (Jewish marriage contract) was signed by witnesses Hannah and Robert

 

 

Blessing of the wine

 

 

In a Jewish tradition Rob poured a small amount on the ground.

 

 

Exchanging rings

 

 

The kiss

 

 

Rob breaking the glass with his right foot

 

 

The breaking of the glass is a Jewish tradition reminding us that life is fragile and will be forever changed for Rob and Jess.

 

 

Introduction of the new husband and wife

 

 

Even the horses were quiet and respectful during the ceremony.

 

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Tomorrow night:  The Reception

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