Remembering the Wedding - Part 6

Waiting

Photo credit: Steve Riddell

A time for ring-tying...

For tiaras...

For listening to music and checking email...

(Photo credit: Hannah Bottom)

For flowers to get some water...

...and brides too!

(Photo credit: Hannah Bottom)

A time for friends...

For touch-ups...

For hemming a wedding gown...

(Photo credit: Hannah Bottom)

For pictures with the grandparents...

and for kisses!

Meanwhile...

(these photos are courtesy of Leah Horvath)

A time for playing hangman...

For smiles...

For holding babies...

For laughter and joyful memories!

Remembering the Wedding - Part 5

Pre-Wedding Pictures - The Groom's Side

Photo courtesy - Steve Riddell

Look at all that handsome-ness!

With the little guys: James Loo (Bible-bearer) and Caleb Britton (Ring-bearer)

Nathan and his dad, who also officiated the ceremony

Nathan and his mom

Three Happy Brittons

The Groom and His Groomsmen

L-R: Joel Britton, Ben Britton, Matthew Dickey, Nathan, Stephen Neidow, Michael Dickey

All the guys in the wedding party.

Taking a little stroll...

Time to get married!

His ring...

...her ring!

Nathan with our wonderful ushers!

L-R: Noah Britton, Diondre Britton, Jim Loo, Nathan, Patrick Dudenhofer, John Loo, Mark Loo

Nathan and all the guys.

Remembering the Wedding - Part 4

Bridal Portraits

Photo courtesy: Steve Riddell

We've been at the New Mexico State Fair all day, so I don't have time to post much today.  I thought I would share the handful of bridal portraits that Mr. Riddell took.  I have cropped them to different sizes and can't decide which I like best...so I'll just post them all!

(This one is slightly blurry and has a little too much exposure, but I think the lighting looks really neat!)

Several of you have asked in comments whether I made my dress or bought it.  To answer your question, we purchased the dress at a shop in Katy, Texas (just outside of Houston) called The Silver Hanger that specializes in modest formal wear including wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and prom dresses.  This particular dress we found in the "informal" bridal section which is the section of simpler, less fancy, and more economic options!  I love it and am so grateful the Lord provided it through my generous parents! It was the perfect combination of simplicity and classic elegance I was looking for!  :)

Remembering the Wedding - Part 3

Before the Ceremony - the Bride's Side

Photo courtesy - Steve Riddell

With my lovely flower maidens

Such personality!

With my bridesmaids

Katelin Day - Sister of the Bride and Matron of Honor

Sweet times!

So much beauty in one place!

Thumbs Up - I'm Getting Married!!!

Surrounded by dear friends.

Surrounded by color!

Aren't those flowers gorgeous?

With Elizabeth Britton, Nathan's sister and best friend growing up.

With my sister again...we're such hams! :)

With Kelsie Steele, my long-time friend and kindred spirit of 11 years!

With Rhonda Kwong, my Chinese sister!

With Tara Craig, my other long-time friend, kindred spirit, and former ministry partner!

So excited to be sharing the day with these special girls!

The handsome James Loo joins the party!

He was a great Bible-bearer!

Father of the Bride

A kiss for Dad!

Blessed to be his daughter.

Mother of the Bride

After three months of hard work, we made it, Mom!

My mom and dear friend.

My wonderful parents!

On the pathway of light...

Ready to get married!