Monday, November 5, 2012

My niece's wedding

I went to my niece Madigan's wedding back on September 22nd in Des Moines, Iowa and had a wonderful time with my family, including my father who was Skyped in from his home in Florida for the reception after the ceremony.  I didn't have any formal part to play, although I did pitch in to help after I checked in at the hotel downtown.

First, I headed straight to the reception venue, which was the Triple-A baseball park just south of downtown.  My sisters Andrea (mother of the bride), April and my niece Jamie were busy doing flower arrangements and got me to help even though I had no experience with it.  Which I did o.k., I was told.







My sister Andrea.












My niece Jamie and my mother at the temple.
















The bride and groom, with my sister and brother in law Jeff just to the right next to the brightly colored bridesmaids.

Andrew and Madigan exchanging their vows.
















And sealing the deal with a broken glass.















Outside the temple afterwards.
















The official announement!












The happy bride sharing the news at the reception.










My sister April and Madigan celebrating.












A memento of the new family name, autographed by all of us wishing them much joy and happiness.