Thursday we packed up and headed up to Payson for the rehearsal.
As we talked and looked out at the scenery passing by, our excitement mounted
with each mile… The “Big Day” was almost here!
We arrived at the Church a little after 2 o'clock and 20 minutes
later (after unloading the vehicles) the rehearsal began. As us observers
watched the rehearsal, a feeling of “
wow, this is actually like, happening” settled in.
Shekinah & Bethany; the cutest little Flower Girl's ever!
Groom & Groomsmen
Bridesmaids
Bro Matt & Hannah :)
Hannah, Zachary & Bro Ted
Hannah, Zachary & Bro Durron
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During the rehearsing some of our party left to prepare the
dinner and set up the tables at the reception hall.
The menu for the night was lasagna, olive garden salad and
rosemary bread and the desserts were an assortment of delicious cakes (complements of Sister Janet McGeary).
The theme colors were light blue and black
When you first arrived, (or perhaps later in the evening) you
would be ushered over to the photo booth to “dress up” and get your photo
taken. Lots of laughter came from that corner thorough out the night!
Cousins; Abigail, Wesley, Serenity & I
Wesley & Serenity :)
Wesley & I
Abigail & a familiar face!
Papa & Mom
Big Daddy & His wife (aka Uncle Russell & Aunt Elisabeth)
Bro & Sis Martin
Austin & Claire !
Grandma & Grandpa
A memory table
A closeup of the stump Seth crafted
A side view
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Friday, was a day of "rest". We spent the morning hanging out with cousins at the hotel and then a little later went over to help decorate and prepare food.
Abigail & Lilli
Mmmm... looks like Enoch is helping Justus into the water.
Lincoln
Audrey, Justus, Bethany & Lincoln
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Natalie & Bro Matt
Decorating the Gazebo
Mom cooking some food
Rebekah, Lydia & I; working on the arch
Zach & Hannah :)
Awe, getting a kiss from Grandma
Posing with the handkerchiefs that Grandma embroidered
Hannah's
Aunt Liz's
The wedding dress ~
After finishing up at the Church, we went to a nearby Mexican restaurant with friends and talked, laughed and reminisced about times passed.
Levi & Caleb
Enoch, Andrew & Justin
Sis Lucille & Bro Brian
Us girls :)
Justus & Lincoln
Seth & Mariah
Bro Mark & Sis Esther
Grandma & Grandpa :)
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The next morning (Saturday) our day started off bright and
early at 5:00 am. With much excitement we headed over to the Church to begin on
hairstyles, finish putting up decorations and etcetera!
Hair!
Silver shoes :)
Audrey; the jr bride
Putting the final touches on the cake
Dressing the Flower Girls
Lilli, Bethany & Grandma
Aisle decorations
Kitchen workers!
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After months, weeks, days and hours of preparation and prayer it was almost time for the BIG moment.
....Greeting you....
Watching his Bride come down...
....now a married man
Wallace Family
With Grandparents
Both Family's
The Happy Couple :)
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The Reception:
Tip: Click pictures to enlarge
Table tops~
Place settings
Drinks
Ice Cream and cookies for the younger guests
There was an entire table full of pies (and I only have one picture!!!)
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The wedding and reception (both) turned out lovely, and the atmosphere
was one of love and joy. Zachary and Hannah tied the knot without the slightest
hitch and are (as of that moment) lived happily ever after.
Congratulations Zachary and Hannah, you two make the
sweetest couple!
