the wedding....reception

The reception was actually a brunch with

 all kinds of wonderful food. 

There were waffles, muffins, pastries, fruit,

chicken salad and egg salad with

 good bread for sandwiches. 

Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of any of it!

You will just have to take my word for that! :-)

But, here are the bride and groom cutting the cake...

...and eating it!

Toasting...

...and dancing!

These are some of our wonderful, loving friends

who made the three hour drive to share

 this special day with us. The young man
 on the right has been friends with
 our sons since birth.
 He flew all the way from Calif
 on the "red eye" to be there! :-)

 That's me and the Hubby and his sister.

 She drove about six hours and came

 to the wedding with a toothache. 

Now, that's love!

 Our younger son, the best man, and

 his son, our grandson

before the ceremony...

 

 ...and after (a little more casual) with

our DIL, Little L, and our daughter.

Little L was an honorary flower girl.

 She has on a tutu, too,

under the blanket!

The bride and groom mingling.

 A cute twosome enjoying their beverages!

 They had a photo booth with props

 so their guests could pose

 for fun pictures.

A couple of kids tried it out

 before the ceremony...

 Then they moved it outside where

 the light was better.

Even the bride and groom got in on it!

 Our oldest grandgirl wasn't

 going to be left out!

Then, it was time to go...

 We waved our wands...

wishing them happiness and joy and

contentment for many years to come!

 

 A goodbye kiss for his girls...

...a hug for Mom...

 and off they went!

It was a wonderful day...a beautiful picture of the

redemptive grace of God. 

He restored love to these two precious people

 who had experienced hurt and disappointment.

He confirmed again that His plans for us

are good ..."to give us a future and a hope."!

How grateful we are for His goodness!