| | The rehearsal dinner was delightful...around 100 folks, half of whom are musicians...we sang the doxology before grace...glorious! We had invited all the out of town family and friends plus the wedding party and participants including some of Sara's students who were ushers. We had chicken, rice pilaf, green beans, rolls, salad and dressing and brownie sundaes for dessert with a whole host of fun candy/nut toppings from the Zooks--left over from Katie's high school graduation party! The food was good & the fellowship delightful.
Some of the Warner/Myers family.
Cyrus and Jen arrived from Chicago--they had flown in Thursday night.
Simeon and Clair, plus Stephanie and Elizabeth, drove across the country.
Our cousin, Ruth, from Minnesota, arrived and pitched right in to help.
Gradually the musicians moved into the sanctuary to rehearse and do mic tests and eventually the rest of the wedding party followed. Others got to stay and visit. The church has room to facilitate it all.
Steve and Jolinda Ready from Modesto practiced "In This Very Room" which was the opening song for the wedding.
The wedding day dawned and we all arrived at the church for pictures and final touches and then taking our places. Jordynn and Cherith accepted the gifts and cards. On the table were wedding/anniversary photos of both sets of parents and four sets of grandparents, an idea taken from Jen & Cyrus' February wedding.
The cakes, made by a cousin of Sara's, were put in place. Beautifully done and were so yummy!
 
Elizabeth and Uncle Cyrus all dressed up and ready to begin!
Cherith and Uncle Jeshua!
The bride and groom got a few minutes to themselves and then the photos began!
The bagpiper arrived in time for a photo.
The music started and the wedding began. During the lighting of the unity candle, Sara's Mom, Cindy, sang, "Hear the Voice of My Beloved."
The sweet little flower girls! Sophie is a cousin of Sara's and our granddaughter, Elizabeth.
Lots of kissing! = )
The reception started with the wedding party and the congregation singing "Great Is Thy Faithfulness." Bridesmaids were Melinda, Jen, Jenita--all college friends, and Maid of honor, Katie, sister of the bride.
Brother and best man, Simeon, giving an orange juice toast to the new couple. Additional groomsmen are Chuck, Sara's brother, brother Cyrus and Josh, one of Jeshua's college roommates.
The Franklin men.
Enjoying the reception--Jen, Elizabeth and Cyrus. The food was delicious--muffins, egg casseroles and fruit, plus juice, milk, coffee & teas.
Pam and her cousin, Patti--and carrot cake to go!!
Heading out for the honeymoon--in a jeep convertible compliments of one of Jeshua's teachers and mentors.
And they're off!!
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