Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Nate and Vanessa's Wedding

 
Happy newlyweds
 
Although Tim and I never had any kids, we do have plenty of amazing nephews and nieces, for which we are both exceedingly grateful. I love my sister Vicki's sons and daughter as if they were my own.

Last Saturday, my youngest nephew Nate married his long-time sweetheart Vanessa in Snohomish, WA, where Vicki and her husband Frank live. The ceremony was joyous—personalized vows from the heart (lots of happy tears!)—and the venue, Woodland Meadow Farms, magnificent. Never have I seen two people so truly belong together. We partied all weekend long (wienie roast, Friday night, in Vicki's beautiful backyard). What a wonderful celebration.

 
Uncle Tim showing grand-nephew Henry how to roast wienies

 
Me and Vicki

 
The groom's siblings: brothers Micah and Aaron and sister Beckie

 
Wedding venue

 
Walking down the aisle

 
Mr. and Mrs.

 
Beckie, Vicki and me

 
Vicki and son Micah

 
Tim and me

 
Nate, Frank and Vanessa

 
Beckie's 2-year-old daughter Vivian

 
The cake before . . .

 
And after 

Much happiness, Nate and Vanessa. We love you! 

2 comments:

Knoxie13 said...

Looks like a beautiful wedding! Love the venue!

Cyn said...

It was a beautiful wedding and the venue was amazing. Outdoors and trees everywhere. We were worried about rain, but it didn't start drizzling until 8PM, well after the ceremony. I bought red Converse tennis shoes, just in case it rained. But didn't have to wear them until the end when we were leaving.