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Welcome to Keiko & Bruce's Wedding in New York!

Oh my! You're looking fabulous!

Here's your invitation...

While you wait to go in, why don't you help yourselves to some bubbly?...

Enjoy!

And this is the little chapel where the wedding will take place... It's quite simple but cute.

Everything is ready to receive the guests...

Of course, you are the first to arrive! 😁 Welcome again!

But... let's meet the other guests, as they arrive...

The first to arrive (after you of course!) are The Williams. He is a USMC (United States Marine Corps) Colonel and she is the Secretary of the British Embassy in New York

They are followed by The Wanjalas. He is a Medical Surgeon and she's an Airline Pilot for American Airways.

Next to arrive are The Robinsons. He is a Law Teacher and she is an Attorney at Law.

These first three ladies are all sisters.

The Brown Sisters.

Just behind are The Taylors. He is a USMC Major and she is a US Army Nurse.

Here come The Sheppards. He is an FBI Agent and she's the Medical Examiner for the FBI.

It's all in the family!

The Campbells are also "all in the family"...

He is a USMC Captain and she is a USMC Paramedic.

Next are The Corellis. He is a USMC Sergeant and she is Airport Ground Personnel for Alitalia.

Following close behind are The O'Haras. He is a Police Officer and she is a Flight Attendant for Hawaiian Airways.

Together with the O'Haras come The Makowskis. He is also a Police Officer (Jim's companion) and she is a Nurse at the General Hospital in New York.

These two cuties come right behind. They are Engaged. He is a USMC Private First Class and his fiancé is a Front Desk Receptionist at a hotel.

All The USMC are in the same Team: Alpha Squad. Colonel Williams' Team.

This exotic couple live together (they aren't married yet). He is an Archaeologist and she is a Front Desk Receptionist in a hotel (Cassie's Companion).

This sweet young couple are work mates; They are both Firefighters, and they like each other.

Mr. Modano is a Prestigious Italian Dressmaker and his lovely lady friend (I'd say they are a little more than just friends). She is a French Paleontologist.

These two are friends... best friends. He is a Brazilian Hairdresser and she is a Flight Attendant for American Airways and Colonel Williams' sister.

This poor guy comes alone, as he has no companion, but... since he was invited and he loves weddings... he has no problem in coming alone. Besides... they say that one wedding brings another... He may even meet his soulmate at this wedding... Who knows?

Oh, by the way, he is an Ambulance Paramedic.

These two youngsters are getting to know each other better. He is an Ambulance Technician, and Archie's companion, and she is a Computer Analyst for the FBI, though still in a training period.

And last but not least (they were actually the first to arrive, together with Father Bob), Father Bob's Wife (strange but true: You must read my novel: In God's Hands), Mr. Van Rensburg, a Freelance South African Reporter, and his fiancé, Father Bob's sister. Yes,... all in the family!

And of course, Father Bob. He was actually the first one to arrive, to check that everything was perfect and give the finishing touches before the guests started to arrive.

The church, as mentioned, is in process of improvements, and therefore, undergoing renovations,

so, sorry for the inconveniences. You may find a little disorder here and there, the altar is not yet installed, we have a small one, temporarily. Thank you for your understanding.

But here it is, we tried our best... with a few simple flowers and little more.

The Bride and Groom didn't mind at all. They just want to get married!

Please come in and be seated, thank you.

Everybody seated and chatting happily!

The Groom and his Best Man are ready to enter...

The Groom is shaking like a leaf, he's so nervous!

While the Groom and his Best Man walk in and stand at the altar 😁 waiting for the Bride to come. They soon hear the noise of an engine... It is the Bride and her Entourage's car arriving.

The Maid of Honour and the Bridesmaid are ready and waiting to enter...

And finally... the most awaited moment... Everybody in silence... except for

The Wedding March (Mendelssohn) that starts to play...

Enters The Bride!

There are 'wows' and 'Ohs' of admirations as the beautiful bride appears... She looks stunning!

As they encounter... their eyes are wet with tears of joy and unbelievable happiness.

Please be seated... The Ceremony is about to begin...

Father Bob has a great sense of humour... 😄

The Vows...

The Ring Moment/The Wedding Bands...

Husband & Wife! ... Mr. & Mrs. Hayes!

The Passionate Kiss!

Reception to follow!...

From there, they headed to The Empire State Building for The Venue!

Where they were greeted with a glass of champagne...

The Bride & Groom with their Entourage...

With a spectacular window view behind them...

They all joined in a chant... demanding kisses!

As they kiss, everyone cheers! The rest of the guests cannot be seen, but they are all here, cheering and clapping happily!

Wow!

That's some kiss!

And now... The Wedding Cake!

The Bride & Groom will now cut the cake, and get some pictures taken,

so that the cake is ready for dessert time.

Some pictures of the Bride and Groom cutting the cake... 😋

The guests are demanding a kiss!🥰

Hey, they want more kisses!

Okay, the dining room is all set and prepared to receive the guests...

You may come in!

Everybody seated at their designated places... and chatting happily.

This is the menu card placed in the napkin on each plate.

At the end of the meal...the Bride & Groom have written behind each menu card a thank you note, and so personalizing them with their signatures, as a remembrance for each of their guests.

All the guests are hungry and waiting eagerly for the meal to start...

Aah, here comes the first course... The Starter... Niçoise Salad.

And the comments from the guests... as usual!

At each table...

(Each table has a capacity for ten people. Two are complete, but the ones nearest to the Bride and Groom have nine people, though it seems one of the guests could not come.)

It seems everybody loved the salad. Now... bring in the main course!

"Marry me chicken!" (very appropriate!)

And at the rest of the tables...

Corelli's having trouble with his tie! 😂

And 'lil' blondie' eats very little! She's full only with the salad 🥴

Now they are all waiting for the best part... Dessert! Wedding Cake!

The Bride & Groom are satisfied and happy to see that everybody enjoyed the meal...

Now... While they are waiting for the cake to come...

It's time for the Best Man's speech... Hear hear!

And Dessert finally arrived! Yummy!

And as for all the rest...

Oh, you may think it strange, but the priest and his wife can talk "telepathically". If you wanna know why, you will have to read my novel: IN GOD'S HANDS!

(You just won't believe it! Also on Amazon)

They must still leave room for the coffee... and liquors!

Everybody needing coffee!... and drinks!

The delicious meal has ended... partly, there will always be some sweets and chocolates around as well as drinks... and lots of champagne!

But for now, the time has come for dancing!

Come on you lovers, time to open the dance floor!

The bride, with some help, got her dress prepared to be able to dance comfortably. They have 'wrapped' it nicely at the back and tied it all up with the ribbon, looking like the back of a Kimono! (an 'obi')

Time for the Best Man and Maid of Honour and Bride's Maid to dance too....

with the Groom and Bride...

And Father Bob! He loves dancing!

Okay folks! You may now come out to dance.... Everybody!

Oh, look at all them happy people!

And other happy couples...

These youngsters have a "Love/Hate" relation... We'll see how it all ends, but not in this story! Sorry.

Some love showing off their dancing skills, and competing!

These two, in the middle, without dancing, are really getting on!

We'll just have to wait 'n see what happens...

Okay, now the bride is going to throw her bouquet.

Girls! Get ready if you want to catch the bouquet. Ehem... only the unmarried ones...😁

Ready for some fun?

Cassie and her bestie, Kim. They both work together as Front Desk Receptionists in a hotel.

And her sweet fiancé, who always wished she caught the bouquet some time.

He's very shy and she's sweet and friendly with everyone! Such a contrast! But they met for the first time when they were teens, back in his hometown... and their story is another of Destiny's plays...

(A future novel in my repertoire)