#21: Emily and Peter

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September 25, 2010: From Austin we hopped a plane to go to the wedding of Emily and Peter in Vermont--an east coast state. Emily is my youngest sister Becky's youngest child.

Emily and Peter's wedding was so well planned, it allowed for all the guests to be comfortable and relaxed and simply enjoy the day/weekend. Nature cooperated with autumn foliage and a pleasant temperature. The crew of young nieces and nephews had lots of grass to run around on and play, and the wedding party all stayed together in a large country inn on the grounds.

Emily's touch was everywhere--she grew all the flowers over the past summer and the tent was lined with photos of Emily and Peter, and also of their parents and grandparents. Peter's band, "The Grift", played the music for the night, and the crowd was very into dancing. (If interested, check out: http://www.thegrift.com/) One highlight was that Peter sang a new song he'd written for Emily as a wedding surprise.

Emily and Peter: It was a great celebration, and we wish you a wonderful future together! Thanks for inviting us.

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Photos

Alan and Becky
The parents of the bride.

Sky, Martha and Phil
Brief reunion in Vermont before Sky headed for Gareth's wedding back in Australia.
We scrubbed up pretty well, considering being gypsies on the road.

"Green room" #1
My sister Becky waits for the ceremony to start, with son-in-law Brendan holding 6 mo. Corinne. Brendan and Sarah's other child, Sullivan, is being attended to in the rear by Becky's husband Alan.

"Green room" #2
Emily's brothers and their families: L-R: Scott holds Eva Marie, James holds Isabella, James' wife Ashley, Scott's wife Sheena, and Scott and Sheena's son Dylan in the front

"Green room" #3
Groom Peter with the celebrant, followed by the groomsmen. Young fathers scurry to the rear to prepare their children for their roles.

"Green room" #4
Calling all ring bearers!

"Green room" #5
OK, now what's the cue?

The procession begins
First bridesmaid

The procession begins
Second bridesmaid

The procession begins
Matron of honor: Emily's sister Sarah

"Green room" #6
OK kids, now you remember what to do, right?

"Green room" #7
Good boy, Dylan!

"Green room" #8
Come on, Sully, you can do it! (He was ring bearer at Brendan's brother's wedding the weekend before!)

"Green room" #9
Now, Isabella, walk straight down the aisle and throw out those rose petals.

"Green room" #10
And off she goes. This pic always reminds me of a bowling alley!

Emily at last!
Emily with her father Alan.

Sky with Sully
Relaxing after the event.

Emily farewells her Trekkers mentor
This is the first day of the rest of your life. It was a beautiful wedding, Em.

Becky and Martha
As the dancing wears on...guess who's having a great time?

Comments

[Jennie Thomas]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you are having such a great time. Stay happy; stay healthy. Love and hugs from Jennie and David

[Michelle Cavanagh]

Becky & Martha
What a great family wedding!! And what a treat to see Becky looking so happy - do give her our love. M xx

[sonia mrva]

Hello
Hello Martha and Phil, It seems that you're having great time! Lovely wedding of your niece! Thanks for sharing with us your trip experiences. But it's time to come back home. We miss you too. Love. Sonia

[dimity figner]

dear Martha and Phil i love getting the blogs so easy to access and great to see your family Martha Do keep on having a great time but do remember to come home I miss you much love dimity

[Tiffany]

hello~~
you are having wonderful time~~~ I'd like to talk about your travel,but ...you already know my problem~~~^^ I remember your big smile..I miss you too. from tiffany..