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After the Reception They Opened Their Gifts

Nathaniel & Abby’s Wedding

Saturday, July 2

Jared blowing bubbles while sitting on a window sill.

Several grandchildren blew their bubbles toward Abby.

Jesse blowing bubbles toward Abby.

Joram’s Boutonnière

Nathaniel’s Boutonnière

This little girl came over to me and said, “Hi Doris Jean.” I was quite surprised, because I did not know who she was. It turned out that her name is also Doris Jean. What fun to meet a small Doris Jean. She is Nathaniel’s cousin.

Sam and Abby mugging for the camera.

Mother and Daughter

Clean up

Our grandson Josh putting a table away. Behind him is Jordan, another grandson.

Greg – a friend of Mark and Diane’s from Maine and his daughter.

Melita and Adrielle – Sisters of the groom.

Melita and Adrielle with their foster sister, Stephanie.

They opened their gifts following the reception so Abby’s parents could see what they received, as they would be headed back to Maine on Monday the 4th.

Jenna kept record of the gifts.

The Mothers

The Fathers

Sabrina was decorated with flowers

A few more gifts tomorrow night.

You are famous, God, for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight.

Psalm 5:12 (The Message)

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I’m grateful that God welcomed me – and that He welcomes all God-seekers.

The Reception Continued

Nathaniel & Abby’s Wedding

Saturday, July 2

Reception Host and Hostess: Our son and daughter-in-law – Jere and Kristen

Photographer: Our daughter, Deb

Kristen announced the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Zuck as they entered the fellowship hall.

Cerwin was asked to have prayer for the meal.

Our servers wore black and white.

Our granddaughters Jana and Diana took advantage of “Open Mike” to share some fun memories they have of Abigail.

Others also took advantage of the time to share their appreciation of the bride and groom.

Our oldest son, Jeff, went to the mike just to ask them to kiss. 🙂

Our grandson Josh was one of the servers.

Our grandson Jordan was a server with Sabrina as a partner.

Dessert

Some of Abigail’s friends from Maine surprised her by singing, “Bless Be the Tie That Binds.” Abigail used to sing with them – mostly for fun.

That touched Abby’s heart and brought a few tears.

Nathaniel thanked everyone for coming.

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Tomorrow night: Opening the Gifts

He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.

Psalm 33:5 (New Living Translation)

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I am amazed at God’s unfailing love.

The Reception

Nathaniel & Abby’s Wedding

Saturday, July 2

Early in the day – before the wedding – I took a photo tour of the fellowship hall of our church where the reception was going to be held.

The tables were beautiful with black table cloths and decorations chosen by Nathaniel and Abby.

In the kitchen, Sabrina had just finished decorating the brownies.

After the wedding I captured a few shots of those working in the kitchen.

My youngest brother, Steve, and his wife, Brenda, oversee wedding receptions, and many other meals that are held at our church.

At 12:45 p.m. the fellowship hall doors were opened, and about 240 guests found seats.

The parents and sibling table.

Abby’s uncle Jeff, Great-grandma’s Hershey and High, and adopted Grandma Sable.

Molded butter

Apple/cranberry sauce

Tossed Salad

The entree was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture.

A few more decorations

More reception pictures tomorrow night.

Always be joyful.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 (Contemporary English Version)

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Now that’s a challenge I don’t always reach.

Fun, Outside Photos of the Bride & Groom

Nathaniel & Abby’s Wedding

Saturday, July 2

As we walked back to the church for the reception, I noticed that the sun was causing the beads on her veil to glitter.

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Tomorrow night: The Reception

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If you don’t love each other, you are still under the power of death.

1 John 3:14 (Contemporary English Version)

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Living under the power of death does not sound inviting to me.

Outside Photos

Nathaniel & Abby’s Wedding

Saturday, July 2

Before I go to the outside photos, I want to post the two that I was missing last night. These are from our daughter Deb.

Nathaniel and Abby with the Hershey Family – Luanne’s (Nathaniel’s mother) mother, siblings, and nieces and nephews.

With Nathaniel’s grandmothers.

After the formal photos were taken, they went outside the back of the church where Nathaniel and Wes had parked their trucks.

Benuel and Lydia having a bit of fun.

The guys and their trucks

The girls took over the trucks.

I think the guys are coming to take their trucks back.

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More outside pictures tomorrow night.

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Our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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I love living by faith and believing in a God who is greater than anything or anyone I know.