The Wedding of Esther & Samuel

March 9th, 2013

Fun chatting with David S. before the service :)

The bride's parents

Groomsmen

Some of the bridesmaids

Here comes the bride!

Esther's dress was simply gorgeous -- so many lovely details, like this bow and all the gathers! :)

Both Hale and Schatte families sang "It is Well" together -- a very sweet touch!

Mr. Hutchins and three of his manly sons.

Vows...

Their very first kiss...

...and first embrace.

"May I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schatte!"

More visiting -- what a joy to catch up with dear friends! The guys look so "sharp" in their suits.

Mrs. B. and some of the Smith girls -- we miss you all, and savor the little times we get to visit!

A full reception room!

Lovely Katherine

Chatting 'round the punch bowl

Mrs. Hale's creative way to serve Goldfish crackers! :) ;)

I love all the suits -- guys always look so great in suits. :)

Nice catching up with Mark -- we haven't seen him since his wedding. He & Hillary make a darling couple!

The groom cake :)

Esther made the airplanes ;)

I thought it was so creative (and lovely!) to bring in these daffodils!

Have you ever seen a honeymoon vehicle decorated with sticky notes?

Gathering...

Here they come!

"Goodbye!"

Samuel H. and the beautiful girl he's courting -- Hannah G.

Adrienne & I

After clean-up, everyone changed into "play clothes"

Stephen!

The reason for "play clothes" -- an after-party at the Hale's!

Volleyball 'til very late...what FUN! :) :)

A full and wonderful day! May our Lord bless Samuel & Esther in their new life together!