Of course a wedding doesn't happen in a vaccuum.  And there were many laughs and smiles (okay, and a little bit of stress) leading up to ours.  Please enjoy the highlights of our journey with us.  Hover the mouse over the pictures for an explanation.
For now, however, I'll just put a couple pictures from the Big Weekend here.  Still working on the rest.  And the monthly bills are calling...
Yvonne's kids - the flower girl Catharina strangling her happy brother Emanuel
We invited folks to visit with us the evening before the wedding.  We wanted to visit with our friends who came from all over the country and world - but that would have to be before the wedding, of course, as Sandi said we'd be otherwise engaged after...
Stephanie hamming it up with her dad Jim, the best man, and the groom
The first Donna D, Lee Ann and the soon-to-be Donna D (the one with the leaves for hair) - the Duke alums
Emanuel trying to wreak havoc with boring adult discussions
Donna's cousin Jen and her Alaskan friend Karen imitating their local wildlife
Ginni & Chandra practicing the toast
Donna chatting with the McClarrinons
Family friends from New Jersey - the Schultzes
Donna D, the bride's Mom and Dad, and Dad's sister in law, Joan
Aunt Joan, Karen, and Aunt Anne
Donna's Mom showing off dubious pictures of Donna's past to Mikelle and Chandra
Ginni and Donna did their own hair and make-up - trying to transform two girls who are more comfortable covered in sweat and grime on a mountain bike or in a kayak into presentable wedding-stars.
Veils go great with green!
Making a Baja-an kayak trip leader into a woman for a day