Our Wedding Celebration

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September 16th 2006

Published: November 4th 2007

Josh and I actually got married in New Zealand on July 4th 2005, but due to some testy immigration issues the wedding celebration didn't happen until in the 16th of September 2006 in Douglas City, California. Despite this, it was well worth the wait. We celebrated at Josh's fathers house on a beautiful Fall evening with 120 of our closest family and friends in attendance. We would like to thank ... Read Full Entry

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Aunt Dene, Anita, and Josh.

Guests

Andy, Nick and Stefan

Friends who came all the way from New Zealand to be here.

Family friends

Dianna Cross, Monica and Don Cofffin.

Fire Pois

Party time: Tacos (friend from Japan) demonstrates fire poi dancing.

Tradition?

Throwing the bridal bouquet to the potential brides to be.

Removing the garter

We were going to skip this part but nobody forgot and the pressure was on!

First dance

Cutting the cake

Carrot cake made by Ingra and iced by Aunt Gail and Grandma Joanna.

Jordan by the fire pit

It turned out to be a freeeezing night!

Party time!

After dark, the kiwis come out of their burrows in search of food and Rock and Roll!

Sisters

Madeleine and Ingra.

Olivia and Erica.

Getting some lovin'

From left to right: Tacos, Stefan, Erica, Andy and Nick.

Construction of a wedding dress

Madeleine designed and made my wedding dress!

Wedding dress

Making this dress was a marathon event. It took us about 6 full consecutive days, Madeleine doing the majority of the work (99/9%). She also made two of the bridesmaids dresses and made finishing touches to the other two.

9th November 2007

Nicky
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Wow!!
Man you're one stunning lass!! So cool to get the photos and you both look so wonderful!!! Take care cherie xox

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