Sunday, June 01, 2008

Ruedebuhr Road Rage–Day Seventeen

Today was Dave and Paula’s BIG DAY!  I reflected on the fact that our wedding was only a few months away…

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I shared this fact with Kelly, and we shared a moment.

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Dave showed up to the venue looking tightly wound…

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Ginger, on the other hand, seemed relieved that nothing had exploded to this point.

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Before things kicked off, Kelly took some time to hang with Cory and Vihn.

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Kelly also had a chance to catch up with Papa (aka Grandpa Ruedebusch)

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Kelly and I had our picture snapped just before everyone moved to the lawn where the ceremony would be held.

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Finally, we were all seated, and Dave walked his mother to her seat.

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After the bridesmaids were escorted in, Paula made her appearance, looking every inch the bride.

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The ceremony was presided over by the director of the summer camp where Dave and Paula met.  This was also the camp that all three Ruedebusch kids attended as children.

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We quickly go to the “..do you…” part.  Everyone held their breath, but Paula grinned and came through with flying colors.  The happy couple made a big finish and were pronounced man and wife.

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We adjourned for group pictures.

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Ginger (Kelly’s mom) took the opportunity to have a picture taken with all her siblings (Diane, Alan, Ginger, and Joan).

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Vihn took all this in from his knee high vantage point.

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The reception kicked off with the traditional bride and groom dance.  Not a dry eye in the house…

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Then, while Dave and Paula worked the room and caught up with all their guests, Kelly caught up with her parents and grandfather.

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