Here are a few photos from the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and wedding. Some of these are a bit blurry but will give you an idea of the setting and the party. We had a great time.
Several of the guests were from Poland and this was first trip to USA. DH practiced a Polish phrase to say at the end of the ceremony, had to change a few of the words because they just didn't come out right, but at the end he just belted it out and got a huge cheer from the Polish speakers.
Everything went well with my outfit--except that although I put blister prevent on my feet, I forgot to think about what would happen with standing and dancing a lot, heat and humidity, alcohol and all. I did get some awful blisters on my little toes, but didn't even notice until I got up the next morning and put on my shoes. I didn't get other foot problems though, and the feet did fine with the higher heels. (A lot of the women wore high spiky heels and later for the most part were dancing barefoot.)
80% chance of thundershowers didn't show up and the grass was dry. The wedding planner warned the women to walk on the balls of their feet so heels wouldn't sink in, but I had no problem.
And son and I were third down the aisle after all.
Early photos from rehearsal. I wore my Nik & Zoe top with VC ponte pants (that turned out to be too big--I hadn't worn them since losing weight. Okay though.)
Mom of nephews (in photo with fiancé below.)
Nephews were ring bearer and flower boy. It was touch and go with the younger boy, but he did make it down the aisle in his tux, although he forgot to leave flowers. Grandpa Dave ended up waving them forward and then what was he to do with the "stuff" when he needed to start the ceremony? That's what bridesmaids are for.
Official photos before the ceremony. Sunny and humid but windy. I think every photo of me has my hair blowing in front of my face. I'll post some of them later.
Full outfits front and back.
DH has been asked to officiate at weddings of grooms' brother and grooms' sister (Mom of nephews) next year. He's getting spam telling him how much can make now as official ordained minister.
So what did the Bride and Groom give DH for a gift (which he is opening)? A lovely silk tallit.
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