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Be imitators of God.

Ephesians 5:1 New International Version

 

 

 

Jakey & Crystal’s Wedding

Part 3

More Preparations

 

 

A program attendant needs her sash tied.

 

 

A loose wedding ring is discovered.

 

 

Since things were wrapping up in the girls room (the guys were ready the last time I visited their room), I decided to check out the sanctuary.

 

 

The altar is simple and attractive.

 

 

Pretty mums make me think fall is coming.

 

 

Pew ribbons add an atmosphere of celebration.

 

 

Candles are ready for lighting

 

 

The Bible is open for the first reading.

 

 

The harpist is practicing.

 

 

I’d like to stay and listen, but there are more places and rooms to explore.

 

 

I found the priest – Reverend Steven – making sure the marriage license was in its correct spot.

 

 

I met someone carrying the guest book to its spot on the hall podium.

 

 

The groom was giving last minute instructions to a program attendant.

 

 

They’re ready for the first guest.

 

 

 

 

Back in the girls room, I found the daughter part of Mother & Daughter Photography aiming her camera at me.

 

 

Deb and I are excited and nervous to be responsible for the day’s photos.

 

 

It’s a sure sign that preparations are complete when the bride has time for a cookie.  She will need that, because it will be a long time until the reception.

 

 

 

You are my God.

Show me what you want me to do,

and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path. 

Psalm 143:10 Contemporary English Version

 

 

 

Jakey & Crystal’s Wedding

Part 2

Getting Ready

 

 

Girls always have so much to do to get ready for a wedding.

 

 

Our daughter Deb closing a hook for Marie (bride’s aunt).

 

 

Removing a tag or string for Jessica.

 

 

Helping each other – Deb, Stephanie, and Angie.

 

 

John (father of groom), Bryan, and Ted (brothers of bride)

After guys get dressed, it seems that all they have to do is remove lint from tuxedos and adjust hankies.

 

 

When Jakey saw me with a camera, he exaggerated the fact that he was removing lint from the back of his slacks.

 

 

The girls are adding jewelry. 

 

 

Pretty heart necklaces

 

 

Earrings

 

 

Patti (mother of the bride) getting ready to add the top to her pretty yellow dress.

 

 

A few adjustments are needed…

 

 

…and a tag needs to be removed.

 

 

Meanwhile Jakey makes a last minute mirror check…

 

 

…then visits with his soon-to-be-father-in-law (Cerwin’s brother, Elvin).

 

 

It’s time to dress Faith – the tiny flower girl.

 

 

That responsibility fell on her mom, Angie.

 

 

So cute!

 

 

“But Dad!  I want to listen to my iPod.” 

Ted (oldest brother of the bride) and his son Trenton.

 

 

 

 

The girls begin working on their eyes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The guys are ready and hanging out with Cerwin.  He was with them because I was scurrying around taking pictures.  (His job was to keep track of my camera bags.) 

 

 

 

 

I’ll let you in on more wedding preparations tomorrow night.

 

 

 

Stand and shout praises to your LORD,

the eternal God!

Praise his wonderful name,

though he is greater than words can express.

Nehemiah 9:5 Contemporary English Version

 

 

 

Jakey & Crystal’s Wedding

Part 1

A Rainy Day

 

 

This afternoon was the wedding of our niece Crystal and Jason (Jakey).  It was good the ceremony was planned to be held in their church, Saint Anne Catholic, because Hurricane Hanna was traveling through and brought pouring rain.

 

 

Deciding how to get the wedding dress into the church without getting it wet.

 

 

Our daughter Deb had wedding-dress-carrying duty.

 

 

Others brought in various wedding supplies – trying to keep them dry under an umbrella.

 

 

The bride makes sure her dress hangs out nicely and any dampness dries before she puts it on.

 

 

The groom getting dressed for his big day.

 

 

Crystal checks to see if the rain stopped – but it was raining even harder than when they arrived.

 

 

It was still pouring when guests began to arrive, bringing out an interesting variety of umbrellas

 

 

 

 

 

 

More of the wedding tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

God’s Will

 

 

 

 is exactly what we would choose

 

 

 

 

 

if we knew what God knows.

 

 

 

Stand up and praise the Lord your God,

for he lives from everlasting to everlasting!

Nehemiah 9:5 New Living Translation

 

 

 

Sand and Sea

  

Going to the Maine coast with Michelle was a treat for this girl from Pennsylvania farm country who rarely sees an ocean.

 

 

We sat in the sand…

 

 

…and allowed waves to swirl around our legs.

 

 

Her eyes and ears are trained on “things of the sea” – sights and sounds that I may have missed – like this distant lighthouse…

 

 

…or this one.

 

 

Michelle heard the lobster boat long before we could see it.

 

 

She pointed out the sailboat when it was still small on the horizon.

 

 

We could have stayed here a long time, listening to the sound of crashing waves and watching the incoming tide.

 

 

We searched and searched for just one sand dollar, but that was not to be on this beautiful, sunny morning.

 

 

However we discovered a lot of other interesting things!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We both had things to do and places to be, and knew that after one hour it was time to say goodbye to this beach that continues to be sculpted by the incoming tide.

 

 

 

 

 

 After leaving on the same path by which we entered…

 

 

…Michelle took the “scenic” way to our daughter’s house.

 

 

 One of the most interesting sights was this seagull and double-crested cormorant.

 

 

 We were interested in why the cormorant was flapping its wings – and continued to do this for the entire five minutes or so that we watched it.

 

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Thanks, Michelle, it was a fabulous morning.

 

 

 

 

Carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.

2 Timothy 1:14 New Living Translation