Ellen and Matt's Wedding!

Ellen (my husband's cousin) married her sweetheart, Matt, at her father's beautiful Christmas tree farm today. This pond is where Ellen and her siblings swam when they were growing up.
The wedding party arrived in a wagon pulled by horses.

Great Grandma walked down the aisle escorted by Ellen's brother, Joe.

Carl (another brother) and Joe escorted their mother, Donna.

Then came the groomsmen and the groom!

Next, the sweetest little flower girls and ringbearer, all wearing purple crocs!

And the beautiful maid of honor, Ellen's sister, Nora!

The bride and her father sharing a moment before walking together down the aisle

Here comes the bride!

The pastor asked, "Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" Ellen's parents answered, "We do." Ellen replied, "Thank you!!" Everyone laughed!

Aren't they a beautiful couple?!
Ellen's brother, Carl, does a reading.
Beginning their vows...

The big moment...Congratulations Ellen and Matt!

After the ceremony...time for a family picture!

Sweet girl friends, Caroline and her cousin, Nadia
Walking across the log bridge to the reception
Evan was getting a little tired so he hitched a ride on his daddy's shoulders.
First stop: the bouncy house! How cool is that?!

Some cousins blurrily bouncing!

Peek-a-boo!
Here's Caroline, Evan and I on a horse-drawn wagon ride. :)
Evan was fascinated by the horses!
His daddy picked him up for a closer look.

I love this picture!

Not only are Ellen and Matt's moms beautiful...

...but they sure helped to throw one heckuva great party!

The new Mr. and Mrs. being introduced at the reception

The happy couple!

Our table at the reception

There was an edible orchid served on our salads. Caroline chose to wear mine! :)

Ellen and her father cut a rug...wait for it...they know how to shake a tail feather!

Ellen and Matt's first dance...God bless your marriage!