"We Are...Penn State!" A Wedding in Blue and White! COMPLETED 11/03 About This Page:

[DrDolphin]

Sounds like you had a wonderful morning exploring the campus. Thanks for sharing the lovely photos!! Can't wait to hear about the wedding!

[Grammy Grumpy]

Looks like the weather was absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for all the beautiful pictures.

[Hugmonster]

AW!!!! Looking forward to the fancy pictures, and I hope your Dad does not give you too much of a headache.

[pamcarey]

Sounds like a really nice tour of the campus! Great pix!

[Mickey Mama]

I'm really enjoying this wedding TR! The pictures are great, it looks like y'all had pretty weather. Cant wait for more!

[SouthernBelle]

Sue, Great TR, the pics are beautiful, can't wait to see the wedding pics!!!

for sharing your families special day with us!!!

[rescuesk]

The wedding....

In no time at all (or at least it seemed that way) we were on our way to the chapel. I drove (yes, in my dress ) and I dropped Dad and Steve off at the chapel. Believe it or not, there was no drop-off area close to the chapel, and Dad had to walk about 300 yards up the ramp! I parked about 2 blocks away, and met up with my DSiL and DBiL on the way. Soon we were at the chapel. I got Dad settled in to a pew, and everyone began arriving. We waited in the back of the church, and at about 3:55, all the "honored guests" were seated.

I took the first few pictures, but then I handed the camera over to my DNiece-to-be. She took about 170 pictures, but she was not used to my camera and ended up inadvertently switching it from auto to manual. Luckily, I had the manual setting on automatic, so she did OK, but some of these will be blurry. Still, I think I'll let the pictures tell the story of the day...

Mike's Grandpa Lee, sister Beth, Grandma Sylvia, sister Chelsea, Mom Peggy, sister Amber and step-dad Mark:


Steve, my Dad and I:


Steve's sister Debbie, sister Marianne, his mom, sister Gail and Steve:


The groom:


Cousins Joe, Jonathon and Mike:


Mike in the room waiting:


Minister, Jess's grandpa Ralph, Mike, Kyle (best man) and Greg. Chase was the other groomsman but is not in the picture:


Bridal party:


The beautiful bride:


Intentions:


Vows:




It was a double ring ceremony:




Pronouncement of marriage:




First kiss:


With my DMiL, Mike's Nana:


Mike and I, Jess and Steve:


Peggy and Mike:


Jess and Peggy:


One-eyed Steve:


The bride and groom:


Jess:




Dress adjustment:


"R U Happy?"

A very blurry Jess, Mike and Nana:



Mike's sister Chelsea played the piano in the beginning, and then a pianist took over. Jess walked down the aisle to "She's got a way about her" and when she appeared, Mike's eyes popped out of his head and he said "wow". Steve has it all on video tape, as he was up on the side of the altar filming! They started out with the scripture reading from Corinthians, "Love is kind...". Then they proclaimed their intentions and took their vows. They had a wine ceremony. where they each drank from a glass of wine, and then combined the 2 and drank from one glass. After that, their rings were blessed and they exchanged rings. Then they were pronounced husband and wife. They were sooooo happy!

They chose not to do a receiving line, as it would have been a little difficult out side of the chapel. Instead, the guest remained seated and they came down the aisle, row by row, and dismissed the guests. It worked out really well, and of course, as the family, we were the last row. My DSiL took my Dad over to the reception for me since we were staying for pictures, so that worked out really well. Lots of hugs, smiles, tears and pictures later, and we were on our way to the reception, too!

Next...a ride in the limo and the reception!

[Nimros]

Ohh - what a beautiful ceremony! The bride is absolutely radiant and her dress is gorgeous. No wonder Mike said, "Wow." Hope we get to see more of you in your dress, too.

And of course, Mike and Steve are by far the most handsome guys there. You and Jess have good taste.

Can't wait to hear about the reception.

[Colexis Mom]

What beautiful pictures Sue!

[MGW]

Thanks so much for sharing.

The campus is beautiful! And the wedding was beautiful! You look lovely in your dress.

Can't wait for more.

[goofysdtr]

What a beautiful wedding! Love Mike's, "Wow!" I love to watch the groom when the bride makes her appearance--they usually have a great response.

[pamcarey]

Beautiful pictures! Jess's dress and your's were both gorgeous!

[Hugmonster]

She was obviously very very happy. He was in shock I think.

[Sandra Bostwick]

Other than the bride photos, of course, I thought this one was so pretty!

[krisk11]

Great report. The pictures are beautiful. Glad the day has gone well so far.