A Lovely Spring Wedding in Texas

My niece Katie and her fiance Ryan were married in a beautiful outdoor wedding last Friday at the Taylor Mansion in Taylor, Texas.  The weather was perfect and it was simply a fairy-tale wedding.  

Here are some pictures I took...

This was actually taken at the rehearsal.  The beautiful Victorian house, built in 1878, was ideal for an outdoor wedding.

Bridesmaids wait for their moment inside the mansion, their lavender-tinted babies' breath bouquets waiting in vases of water. The mismatched mint green and beige dresses ended up harmonizing beautifully!

My beautiful daughter-in-law Daylyn is a talented harpist.  Here she's playing the harp before the ceremony.

Katie's father, my brother-in-law David, is a pastor and officiated the vows.

Officially Mr & Mrs!

I snuck this photo while professional shots were being taken.  Don't worry, I stayed well out of the professional photographer's way! 

Since my parents, Katie's beloved grandparents, have passed away, they were honored by their photo placed by the cake.

All in all, it was a beautiful celebration at a gorgeous venue.  I'm so happy for my beautiful niece and her new husband!

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A Wedding in December

On Saturday, we attended the wedding of my nephew David and the lovely Kayla.  The reception was held in a renovated barn called "Oak Lane."  Thought I'd share some of the pictures from that fun day!

The venue for the reception--Oak Lane in Oregon, IL

My three nephews who have all gotten married this past year, and their lovely brides

David and Kayla

Hubby and me enjoying the reception

A lovely September wedding

Dana and Benjamin

I love weddings!

Last weekend, we attended the wedding of my nephew Benjamin and his lovely Dana.  The ceremony took place at the Mendelssohn Peforming Arts Center, which used to be the First Presbyterian Church.  It was a gorgeous setting.

A definite plus?  My younger son Justin and my daughter Elizabeth, who live in Texas, were both in the wedding party, so I got to enjoy some time with them as well.

Thought you might enjoy some of the pictures!

The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center

My nephew Jeff, my son Justin and my daughter Elizabeth

The reception was at the Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club

First dance

Dana's dress was so lovely

A Beautiful Autumn Wedding

This past weekend, my daughter Elizabeth and I attended the wedding of the daughter of dear friends of mine and my husband's.

 I've known Ashley since she was born, and I was so happy that she has found the love of her life, Brent. Of course, Elizabeth and Ashley have known each other all their lives, and Elizabeth was a bridesmaid.

The wedding was at a wonderful place called The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms.  This was the first time I had ever been to a wedding where we sat at tables to observe the ceremony.  It was different, but I liked it fine.

After the ceremony, while the bridal party was off on the lovely grounds getting pictures taken, appetizers were served, and later a wonderful dinner of roast beef and baked chicken.

Hope you enjoy some pictures I took of this beautiful, memorable event.

Outside the Pavilion

Before the ceremony

Candles

Place settings

A welcoming table

Bridesmaids (my daughter Elizabeth is second from left.) This was actually taken in the beautiful ladies' room

Vows

My daughter Elizabeth

With my sister-in-law Beth on your left and beautiful Mother of the Bride Tess on your  right

The happy couple