The Wedding Day

 We all got up fairly early in the morning and began the final preparations for that evenings ceremony.  Lynda Ann and Emmi drove to San Bernardino to get the chairs that Annie had rented and to get a few more flowers.  Some of the begonias had wilted during the night and needed to be replaced.  The rest of the flowers were looking fresh and gorgeous.  

While they were gone the netting where the bride and groom would stand was put up, lights interwoven through the material and final touches around the patio.  

Tucker arrived a little after noon.  His arrival was anticipated by everyone.  He always brings high energy and fun to any gathering.  

Lynda Ann and Abby left about 1:00 to go to the hair dresser to get Abby's hair done for the wedding.  When they got back things started popping in preparation for the evening event.  Somewhere in there a group of us played Shanghi, which Andrew won, and then final touches on the patio.  Antonio's sister, husband and their two little girl arrived and the festivities began.  

 

This picture was at the Chocolate Factory.

Beautiful sunset for a beautiful evening.

Sorry, these pictures are from Thursday evening.  Dinner out on the patio.

Now the festivities.  Picture taking time.

Pinning on the boutonniere.

This is Antonio's niece.  She is full of energy and quite the little poser!!  She was the little flower girl!  She even did that with a flare!

Tucker not only gave the wedding vows in English, but also in Spanish and did an amazing job.  We were all really proud of what he had prepared.  He did an amazing job as the official officiator!  

Antonio holding the brides bouquet.  

One handsome dude!!

Lynda Ann made the cake plate.  

Antonio and his brother-in-law.  I don't remember his name.

Just horsing around.  So Tucker!!!

Hayley and Alex.  We are hoping for an announcement from these two - soon.

I had to throw this one in.  There are sometimes when you have to express that you've done everything you know how to do and Que Sera Sera.  I think that was Annie's look.  I've done all I can do and this is now the big moment we've all waited for.  

Annie loves her new son-in-law almost from the first moment she met him.  No question that he is welcomed into the family.