Dave first brought his parents to their seats, then Nadine's Mom, and then it was each of the wedding party couples...Stephen & Ahkila, Andy & Olivia, Jim & Tanya, Mike & Kayleigh, Josh & Irene, and Pat & Becky.
Then the Organ music changed...the doors swung open...and there stood Nadine & Her Dad. The emotion flew through everyone's body...her dress was perfect...her smile was perfect...her pose was perfect...hopefully every groom is this lucky when his bride walks down the aisle. Dave held back tears, the moment was as vivid as can be.
Nadine made her way down the aisle and both parents joined at the alter. Both sets were giving their kids today. Keri the officiant started with some welcoming words, and a brief story about our relationship. Then it was onto the personal readings by the readers we hand selected...Tanya went first, then Maliha, then we had a passing of the rings ceremony during the song Ave Maria, then Lea Paslay, and then Aunt Pat. And of course Aunt Pat stole the show, complete with folding of bed sheet and getting out of a chinese finger trap.
Then it was time for the wedding vows. Dave & Nadine each wrote personal vows, and read them aloud for the first time to each other during the ceremony. Dave went first and it was beautiful, and also some laughs as Dave found the silly-band the Nadine gave him on the first day they ever met! Nadine then delivered her vows, and nailed each one. Love was in the air no doubt!
Then it was time for the rings, we each said "I thee wed". Then the music sounded and we were officially Husband & Wife. Dr & Dr, Mr & Mrs Lippa Krzeminski. Out we walked to the back of the church and then back in the side of the church for hugs and celebrations!
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