The Gent Wedding

Well, I am back from Humboldt ... I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and had SO much fun being a part of Jonathan and Lindsey's wedding. Last time I was in town, Lindsey was traveling through the foreign land of WEDDING; a place where men and women "discuss" how many buttons should be on a tux, mom's spend evenings tying bows on hundreds of little candles, brides check the computer every evening to see what was purchased from their registry, paper napkins arrive on the front porch with names printed on them, bridal magazines cover every flat surface in the home, Michael's is visited weekly for last minute decoration purchases, couples spend time picking out bedsheets and throw pillows, and after much discussion/debate certain people are sent an invitation or removed from "the list".

Now, both her and Jonathan are permanently dwelling in the foreign land of MARRIAGE; a place where men and women live in the same home, share the same bed, make decisions together, and even combine their finances. These foreign lands are difficult to comprehend. They are read about in books but one can only imagine what it would be like to visit. Even the greatest travelers of the world have not ventured into these mysterious lands.

Now, the moment you've all been waiting for .... the photos! (the lighting inside was very dim so I apologize in advance for bad exposures)


THE REHEARSAL

The Bridesmaids


The Groomsmen (I walked down with Robin - the guy with the BIG hair)


Rehearsal Vows (look how happy Jonathan is!)


Flowergirl (Rachel) and Ringbearer (Christian)



THE REHEARSAL DINNER

It's tradition in the Gent home to sing songs at the table together before eating ... so, we kept to tradition during the rehearsal dinner.



GETTING MY HAIR DONE

Lindsey asked that we have all of our hair up on our head.
This can be difficult when you have lots of hair - but it turned out okay.
(the best part was all the old ladies in the salon that were watching me)





THE JOHNSON HOME

Getting Makeup Done (check out all the makeup on the counter!!)



Lindsey Prior to Makeup and Bridal Gown


My Mom and Lindsey's Parents - Jim and Cheryl



The Flowergirl and Ringbearer


Lindsey's Brother, Brad


Jim with Christian


The Gent Brothers - they look SO much alike. I actually watched people congratulate Joseph (far left) because they thought it was his wedding!


Jonathan and Christian


The Groomsmen (check out Robin's new haircut!!)


The Best Picture Ever Taken! - Lindsey Snacking Before the Ceremony



THE CEREMONY



The Groom Waiting for his Bride







PHOTOS AT THE CHURCH

The Gent Parents and Their 11 Children!


Parents of the Bride and Groom










THE RECEPTION

The Wedding Cake (with photos of parents and their cakes)


A Blurry Nic and I Tearing Up the Dance Floor


First Dance (danced to "You and Me" by Lifehouse")



Bride and Father (danced to a song he sang her as a child)