Our Wedding Celebration

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September 16th 2006

Published: November 4th 2007

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The Smifs

Venue

We decided to celebrate our union at Josh's fathers house.

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 everyone for making it ever so special, especially those who made long journeys from New Zealand, Australia and from within the depths of California.

And finally, here are the long awaited photos you have all been waiting for! This is not all of them of course. Let us know if you'd like to see more- we can either upload more or send you a CD.

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Guests

In the front row from left to right: Lori (Josh's Aunt), George (Grandpa), Joanna (Grandma), David (Dad). Behind Grandpa George is Gail (Josh's Aunt).

Waiting for the bride

From left to right: Filo (our good friend and celebrant), Josh, Jeremy and Cody (Josh's brothers).

On time....

Ingra and her step-Dad, Kevin.

Vows

As the sun sets we make our promises.

Exchanging rings

Kiss

We are now...re-married.

Song

Filo sings 'When I'm 64'.

Josh and Ingra Smith

George and Joanna Smith

Josh's Grandparents

Josh and Ingra Smith

No sneaking kisses in today!

David Smith

Josh's dad.

The family

Josh and Ingra's families come together.

The Bridal Party

From left to right: Madeleine (Ingra's sister), Cody (Josh's brother), Joy (Josh's sister), Ingra, Olivia (Ingra's best friend), Josh, Meghan (Josh's sister), Jeremy (Josh's brother).