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Two Lives are United
Posted on March 19, 2015 by BrendaS in Uncategorized.On February 8, the day began early doing lots of set-ups for a wedding the following day. I will let the pictures tell the story. Enjoy!
The grounds were swept,
canopies and chairs were set up and cleaned,
benches were carried over from the classrooms.
Decorating the isle.
Hanging up some of the curtains.
Decorating the center curtain.
Some little helpers.
Getting the food ready to cook early the next morning.
Practicing special music.
One of our cooks
Cutting a palm branch for the arch
The bride-to-be and the mother-in-law-to-be visiting
The pastor going over his sermon notes.
Then we took some time for the rehearsal. The next few pictures will show that,
Another little helper.
Being funny.
Rehearsal done, we were back to more preparations like decorating the arch.
more food preparations,
Having too much fun.
Making flower arrangements.
Early morning on the 9th:
Early the next morning, the last minute things were done like cooking the rice.
The food
Ironing
Some of the last minute decorations.
Hanging up the last of the curtains.
Decorating the swing.
Tarps were laid down,
The wedding site all ready,
Now for the dress-up.
floral arrangements set up,
Corsages and boutineers being put on,
It is 8 o’clock in the morning:
Ready to begin the wedding,
Guests signing the book.
The pastors and the translator
His parents entering.
The groom’s wedding party walking to the wedding site singing. This is Karen tradition in weddings.
Next the Bride’s party came singing to the wedding site.
The choir singing a special song.
Wedding party getting ready to walk to the front.
Beautiful flower girls.
Cute little Bible boy.
Walking in.
Here comes the Bride!
Another special song by a quartet.
Having opening prayer.
The Marriage sermon.
Some of the audience.
Saying their vows.
Erick sang a surprise song to Jonalyn.
Dedication prayer.
Our family sang the prayer dedication song.
Introduction of the new couple.
His parents shared their gratitude and a blessing for the new couple.
The wedding recessional.
Everybody shook their hands
Hannah and her little boyfriend
Here is the wedding party.
With Erick’s parents
Time to eat for the villagers and students!
The staff, guests and wedding party ate at a different place.
May God richly bless Erick and Jonalyn as they start a new home together and work together in the mission field.
