Time for a wedding!

You may remember a few months ago, a post I did about a bridal shower we had for my niece, Shaelyn.  This weekend, she got married!

Bob and I were host and hostess (or master and mistress of ceremonies), so we spent much of the day at the venue and I have some photos to share with you. It was an absolutely beautiful day in West Michigan, the sun was shining, and the temperature was 57, so we were ok being outside for the wedding.

This is the barn, where the reception would be held.

The back of the property, with a fire pit that was lit in the evening.

Sun shining through the grasses on the property.

Inside the barn after we got it ready for the reception.  You can see Bob on the right side, looking dapper. (He was a little nervous as he had to do all the announcing at the reception, but he did great!)

The ceremony site, ready for people to arrive.

They had this beautiful arch, with doors that closed.  The doors were opened to reveal the bride just before she walked down.
We stood back there to direct everyone down the aisle, so I was able to get this photo of Shaelyn and Dave as they walked down the aisle.

Here's Shaelyn with my sister Terri and her husband Dave.

Me, Terri and Shaelyn

The bride and groom!

They did something fun between the ceremony and the reception.  They weren't having any alcohol, instead they had an Italian soda bar, which the grooms sister and a few groomsmen helped with.  It was fun and everyone liked it!

A memory candle lit for grandparents who are no longer with us. Instead of a guest book, they had a Bible where guests could highlight a favorite verse and sign next to it.

Here's people enjoying the Italian Ice's.

And people enjoying the reception.

Here's Laura and Heather and their families.  The girls were excited to go to a wedding.

Connor was not as excited, but was sleeping during the reception.

Soon it was time to send them off, running through sparklers!
It was a beautiful day and a beautiful wedding!