Who gives this woman away? Her mother and I do. The vows. The rings. You may kiss the bride. Their first kiss (yes, you read that right). Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stanford

Mike Kline plays Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. Rachel West and Hans Bluedorn Helena Bluedorn and Nathaniel Bluedorn Ava Bluedorn and Jason Stanford Pastor Stanford and Adam Here she comes. Johannah and Harvey Arranging the train. Ready to begin.

Amber Procarione plays The Graceful Artist, a piece she wrote for Johannah. Mike Kline starts with Fur Elise. Adam’s Grandma Stanford — Grandpa Stanford will be performing the ceremony. Adam’s Grandpa and Grandma Funderburk. Johannah’s Grandma Melos. Paul and Kathy Stanford.

Nathaniel setting up to video. More tomorrow.

Our friend Becky West. Flowers from our garden. Anna Royer Helena in curlers.

Nathaniel taking video — there will be lots of videos. Arianna Anderson, my niece, and her daddy Ed. Ava and my mom, Tammy Melos. Sisters Uncle David

Dewayne and Kim Fender — our right-hand people. Best Man — Jason Stanford Maid of Honor – Ava Bluedorn The bride and her father. Practicing. Adam and Johannah and Mike Kline, our pianist.

The ironing board has been a permanent fixture for the past three months. Rental car secured. Trying on THE DRESS. This is surely symbolic of something, but I can’t think of what. Last minute electrical situation.

Lessons Learned From Putting On a Wedding Lesson #1 Do not give the bride any duties on the day of the wedding — such as making sure her mother’s wedding clothes get put in the car. Did you know that the Galesburg Bergmanns (is that how you spell it?) has a beautiful selection of women’s [...]