Wedding Bells

On December 10, Tal's brother Benny and his fiancee EJ got married! It was a special day filled with many happy memories. (Thanks to Tal's cousin Joe for sharing many of the ceremony photos below.) 



EJ before the wedding

 

Flower Girls

Savannah and EJ's niece Avery

 

I cry every time I remember Savannah walking down the aisle as a flower girl. She took about 5 steps, dropped a few flower petals, and then ran down the aisle into her Uncle Benny's arms. Such a sweet moment!

 

  EJ and her Dad

 

 

Benny and EJ had a large wedding party with 11 people on each side. Tal served as Benny's best man, while I was a last-minute bridesmaid. Less than 30 minutes before the wedding, EJ learned that one of her bridesmaids was in the hospital.  Since I was wearing a black dress, EJ asked me to stand in the wedding (and I was happy to help!).

Husband and Wife!

 

 

Benny, Barbara, and Tal

Tal, Savannah, and Benny

Tal with his arm around Savannah

Grandma Barbara and Savannah

Half-way through the wedding ceremony,

Savannah crawled into Grandma Barbara's arms and fell asleep

for the rest of the service.

Grandma Barbara and Savannah

 

Reception

Blowing Bubbles

About to Cut the Cake

 

 

Bouquet Toss

 

Garter

Mother-Son Dance

 

 

Benny Singing

 

Savannah and EJ

  

 

Pretty Girls

One of my favorite memories was watching Savannah dance at the reception. For over an hour, she twirled and jumped to the music. Savannah had the best time!

Savannah and Uncle Benny

Savannah loved being a princess for the day so much

that she didn't want to take off her dress at bedtime.