I am my beloved's

and my beloved is mine.

No man without woman;
no woman without man;
and neither without God.

The above words were from my parent's wedding certificate. My father posted them on the inside of the gazebo that he made for my little sister's wedding ceremony.

He also made the Star of David for the outside of the gazebo, in honor of my mother's jewish ancestry.

I did not take my camera inside the church where Lindsay and Jim were married. Partly because John and I were overwhelmed with 4 squirrely boys, partly because I wanted to enjoy the wedding...that and the fact that there were actual wedding photographers on the job. Still, I wish I had a photo of dad walking Lindsay down the aisle.

She never looked so beautiful.

He never looked so handsome.

I was bursting with pride.

I did take plenty of photos at the reception, because by then, my fingers were just itching to start snapping some shots.

Here are the newlyweds, Lindsay and Jim. They are both so special, because they both have such good hearts. Like truly good hearts. Everyone loves them so much.

Goodness here peepers were especially blue that day.

A shot of the sisters.

I am not that much shorter...I had kicked off my heels for a few minutes.

Her colors were blue and orange. 

So, therefore, Twain and daddy were wearing blue and orange.

Lorie made Twain a tie-onesie just for the occasion. So sweet of her.

The day was so special and beautiful and wonderfully overwhelming. Every direction I turned, I saw another person I knew since I was a kid. Many of these people I had not seen in years.

Here is mom with my Aunt Jeanie. She flew in from New York. Last time I saw her, I was around 7 years old. It was awesome to see her again.

My cousin Shay. All the way from back East. Shay and Lindsay look alike.

Cousin Ryan. Such a handsome devil.

I think Ryan looks like my dad.

And of course, my sister Jessica and her troops were all there.

Jessica's decorated hubby. He gets to wear his spiffy uniform at every wedding.













Oh how I love these little girls.

My "Ont" Nanie hanging out with her grandson Luke. 

Cousin June with Luke. I just loved June's yellow dress.

My cute twinsies. Hayley and Jamie held Twain for a good chunk of the reception.

Jamie and Nate were so cute.

Nate was sporting an authentic vintage suit and tie. 

Cousin Hayley with hubby Nick. They currently live in New York as well, while Nick is in law school.

There was dancing.

And some apple cider.

But all too soon, is was time to say goodbye.

Tacy was particularly devastated and had everyone in tears.

Just as Jim was about to drive away, he pulled a fat bag of licorice out of his trunk and handed it to me. It is tradition in my family for the groom to 'buy his way into the family' with red vines:) I think it was my idea, concocted long ago(Correct me if I'm wrong, Jess!).

Jim, we love you and are so thrilled to welcome you into the family!!!!

Back at Lindsay's old house, John and Jessica took a few shots of me.

Loriloo lent me her yellow shoes. Thanks Lorie!

It was a most fantastical weekend.