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"Me thinks there is going to be a wedding here." |
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Wilhite (my youngest son) got married on October 6, 2012 at the Central Church of Christ, Dalton, GA. The wedding was fabulous from beginning to end --and this Mama just smiled all weekend!!!!! I am so happy for these young adults --and am so blessed to have Dawn as a member of our family..
Here are some pictures for you to enjoy. Be sure to click on them to see enlargements.
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Rehearsal Dinner |
First came the rehearsal dinner (for about 35) in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Dawn and Jeff's colors were blue/navy and yellow. Dawn's favorite flower is the Sunflower --so you will see many of them throughout these photos.
The groom's family (George and I, Mel--Jeff's father, and wife Sally) were in charge of the dinner. Sally furnished the gorgeous table decorations; Mel prepared some home-made lasagna, some bread, drink and salad; George and I furnished fruit trays, veggie trays, and cupcakes for dessert. We all --including son, Mark, from Texas set-up for the wedding and then cleaned it all up... Everyone seemed to have a good time ---including all of Jeff's family. The bride and groom look so happy, don't they?
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The Wedding Book |
Jeff and Dawn had a great wedding book --which they will continue to add to as the years go by... All of the guests were asked to sign the book (anywhere they wanted to).
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The Wedding Party |
Here is a picture of the entire wedding party. Jeff's son Landon (to his left) was his Dad's best man. Mel (Jeff's Dad) is to Landon's left. Jeff's daughter, Avery, is on the right side of Dawn, and my son Mark (Jeff's brother) is to Avery's right. As you can imagine, the tiny one (Cameron) stole the show!!!!!
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Dawn and the 'Girls' |
Here are some cute pictures of Dawn and her 'girls'.. My favorite is the bottom right --where Dawn is seated with the little ones!!!!! BUT--isn't Cameron just precious?
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The PARENTS |
Here is where it all BEGAN!!!!! These are the parents. To the left are George and I. Top right are Dawn's Mom and Dad, Robert and Shirley. And the bottom right are Jeff's Dad, Mel, and wife, Sally.
I want to add here that the wedding service was excellent. Jeff and Dawn used sand to combine the two families as ONE. That was a nice change to me from the candles that we used to light to unite the families.
ALSO---Jeff and Dawn had an area in a separate room set aside for the memory of loved ones who have died. Included here were my parents: Edith and Simon Banks. Doing that meant so much to me. (Thanks, Dawn and Jeff.)
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Betsy's Sons and Grandchildren |
I'll add a personal collage here.. On the top left is a picture of my two youngest sons, Jeff and Mark. Our oldest son (Bert) couldn't be here --but we all missed him very much. To the right at the top is George and I with Jeff. On the bottom left is a happy Mom with her son, Mark (from Texas). AND---to the right are two of my precious grandchildren (Jeff's children): Landon (age 17) and Avery (age 14). Avery is my youngest grand --and she's growing up so fast and getting prettier every single day. Landon is a amazing young man --and I am a very proud Grammy!
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RECEPTION |
Next came the reception, held nearby at a place called Stages 123. It was also decorated fabulously --thanks to many of Dawn's friends in Dalton. There was plenty of food for the 100+ people who attended... The pictures to the right are the bride's and groom's cakes. There were two groom's cakes (Carrot and Red Velvet). The bride's cake was a white cake with white icing --surrounded by --what else, but sunflowers!!!!
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First Dance --and a Toast |
Here was the first dance between husband and wife ---and a toast to everyone for attending and also for good luck.
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It's CAKE TIME |
Here are some photos of the bride and groom feeding each other cake... I loved the wedding cake --so wanted you to see a closer view... Gorgeous, isn't it?
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Mom and Son Dance |
Here's the groom's dance with Mom. We danced to "Wind Beneath Your Wings" sung by Bette Midler. I am so proud of Jeff ---and expressed that to him while we were dancing.
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Garter and Bouquet Time!!! |
Now it's time to throw the garter (Jeff) and the bouquet (Dawn).... We won't tell anyone that Jeff first tried to snap the garter --and it went the WRONG direction... Tee Hee....
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Bride and Groom Leaving |
WELL---the party's over and the bride and groom are leaving. We all formed two lines and waved streamers as they left.... (That is so much better than throwing rice I think.)
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Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bruce Wilhite |
Finally, here's one last picture of the Beautiful Bride and her Gorgeous Groom. As I write this the day AFTER the wedding, I hope that these two are enjoying a few days of R&R on the beach...
We did have a great time --and the wedding was PERFECT from every respect...Congrats to this wonderful couple!!!!
Hope you ALL had a great a weekend as we had!
Hugs,
Betsy
NOTE: Any family member or friend who wants any of these photos, please email me at betsyadams@mac.com.
You look and sound like one proud mama... and if you get any skinnier, you're going to blow away!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best wishes to the Bride and Groom!
Glad to see you having great time at wedding party and hope it was a memorable and cheerful moment! Thanks for sharing the pictures and the couple seems made for each other... My best wishes to them :)
ReplyDeleteDawn’s girls are very cute and esp. the Cameron looks very pretty!
i love the wedding flowers. so beautiful. you look gorgeous. that color blue is perfect for you. really made the wedding. looks like a fun time had by all. we got married in November. i love fall. perfect time to join in that perfect union. awesome. thanks, for sharing. (:
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning in that blue gown. All the hiking has made you look so slim. Congratulations to your son and your daughter-in-law! I love their theme :)
ReplyDeleteI love weddings and this one is so pretty and happy looking! Congrats to the wonderful couple! Ms. Betsy, you look gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteIts nice reading the proud notes of a mum on her son's wedding.
Congratulations to the bride and groom..many happy wishes to them both.
:-)
Betsy -- you and George look wonderful. I can sure tell that you are one happy and proud Momma! Lovely wedding. Congratulations to the great couple and to you!
ReplyDeleteCameron is simply adorable.
ReplyDeleteEVeryone looked wonderful. can see the joy shining thruough.
Congratulations to the happy couple
Very, very nice. A very nice wedding. Allison/Lance used sand in their wedding also.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for inviting us along. I enjoyed every minute (frame) of it. Best wishes to the couple.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Awesome wedding for a beautiful couple. I know you are one proud momma. BTW you look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wedding. I know you are proud and happy! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations proud Mom. It looks like a wonderful event. Many wishes for a happy marriage.
ReplyDeleteyou sure are one proud Mama and you have every right to be. I am so happy for Jeff and Dawn and also for you getting such a lovely daughter-in-law. God's blessings on all. Oh yay, great pictures.
ReplyDeleteLOVE - so special to see wedding photos! Everything looked amazing! The photos you've put together make such a lovely memory album! All the best to the lovely couple!
ReplyDeletebeautiful wedding, they look so happy in all the pics, i like the outdoor chapel, a beautiful place for a wedding. congratulations to them and to you
ReplyDeleteEverything was just beautiful! Glad it went off without a hitch:) They look so very happy!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say that you looked simply stunning!!!!
I am so glad you shared these photos with us. I love personal photos. I love weddings. Just to see the newest styles and trends. What a wonderful couple - I hope they will be happy for many many years. The bride was pretty with the little girls. Everyone seemed happy. And Dalton is only about 45 minutes from me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event and can I just say YOU looked stunning as well! Love that blue dress.
ReplyDeleteThe most joyful of family celebration. Many blessings and good wishes to the happy couple.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the happy couple. And Cameron did steal the show, I bet. She's so cute.
ReplyDeleteGod bless the happy couple.
I feel as if I were there, after reading this post. You captured some beautiful photos of this memorable event. Dawn is a lovely bride, and her groom looks very pleased with himself. :)
ReplyDeletewhat a fun time. I am going to one this next weekend for my pastors son. Haven't been to one for ages.Congratualtions to all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and I wish the lovely couple so much JOY!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Congratulations to the bride and groom! Betsey, you and your hubby look fanatasstic. I love you in your pretty blue dresss!
ReplyDeletei love that last photo of the two of them. long may their joy live in their hearts.
ReplyDeleteWonderful wedding and pictures! Great memories for all of you!! Thanks for sharing, Betsy! My very best wishes to them!!
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie! And they both look like they are over dosing on happiness. So glad it's as wonderful as it looks. Wonderful wedding decorations.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, You look absolutely gorgeous - what a beautiful and perfect dress for the occasion. This looked like a perfect example of what a wedding should be. I wish them all the best.
ReplyDeleteOH! HAPPY! HAPPY! DAY! Congratulations and WOW! Look at you now!
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How gorgeous, the bride and groom look so happy !
ReplyDeleteI love all of the Sunflowers, and Betsy, you are a beautiful moma, whose love shines through.
Congratulations to the happy couple.
~Jo
What lovely shots - they shine with joy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the happy couple and all.
ReplyDeleteThrow the garter?
We put the Garter on the brides leg,lol.
What a beautiful wedding! Love seeing the pics!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for sharing all these. I just can feel how happy you were and the couple. Congratulation again!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jeff and Dawn and to you and George, Betsy! You looked so pretty in your bright blue dress. The wedding looked fabulous! I loved seeing the little girls in all their pretty dresses!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing wedding photos...really a happy looking family
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family celebration!!! I love all the happy smile and colorful flowers too. What a wonderful weekend you got to spend with your peeps...so happy for all of you. May they have a lifetime of love and joy.
ReplyDeleteBetsy....you are one gorgeous mother of the groom....MEOW!!!
What a beautiful wedding!! Congratulations to the happy couple!!
ReplyDeleteaw, congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple!
ReplyDeletelovely photos what a fantastic wedding!
love, love, love seeing these pictures.
big hugs!
What a beautiful wedding it must have been! I am glad everything went well...everyone looks sooo happy.
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy, how wonderful!!! Such a lovely wedding and you have a wonderful family. Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wedding done well. Congratulations to the couple!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it was a lovely wedding and may I say that the mother of the groom looked stunning. I love the idea of the book that they had.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it was a lovely wedding and may I say that the mother of the groom looked stunning. I love the idea of the book that they had.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful time with family and friends! I hope they will be very happy. Your dress is lovely and that flower arrangement at the reception...WOW!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Best wishes to the happy couple!
ReplyDeleteThose are some beautiful photos. I love weddings. I am always in tears. Dawn sure does look lovely and happy!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful -- including the mother of the groom!
ReplyDeleteSuch a blessing to welcome sweet people to the family -- Congratulations to you all!!
Looks like a beautiful wedding to begin a beautiful life together !!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to them in the future
Marilyn
Oh what a beautiful wedding and a beautiful couple.. I know you are so proud of them and you look stunning.. Congrats to the both of them May God Bless them both..
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wedding, Betsy! Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple. You look so beautiful in these pictures too, Betsy. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, My congratulations for your son and family! Wonderful wedding photographs and beautiful bride and wedding party. Your son looks very happy. Have a great Tuesday tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful, and everyone looked so happy. Your dress was gorgeous. And the flowers...Wow!
ReplyDeleteI must add...they choose a great day. It has served Jack and I well for the past 50 years.
I am happy for all of your family.
What a beautiful wedding! Smiles all around. Congrats to all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding. I love the choice of colours,so fitting for a fall wedding.You do look so proud of your son,as you should be.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the lovely couple!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job documenting the wedding Betsy!
You look wonderful too!
Betsy you did a fabulous job of putting this beautiful wedding tribute together for us all to enjoy. And enjoy I did.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jeff and Dawn, what a wonderful blended family you have.
I don't think any of us could have topped a weekend like this Betsy!
Happy Days!!
Thanks for sharing all the photos Betsy. It is so fun to see celebrations like this. Looks like everyone had a grand time. Loved the colors and yes your dress was wonderful! SO happy for you and your son and his wife!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, congrats to your son and his bride. The wedding and reception photos are wonderful. the little flower girl is adorable. I am glad you and your family had a beautiful time. Betsy, you are looking great and I love your pretty blue dress. Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, congrats to your son and his bride. The wedding and reception photos are wonderful. the little flower girl is adorable. I am glad you and your family had a beautiful time. Betsy, you are looking great and I love your pretty blue dress. Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the bride and groom. And I must say, you and George were looking mighty good in the photos, too.
ReplyDeleteBetsy - - - you look stunningly gorgeous! I pray you and George got a photo or two to frame of the two of you. Red Velvet and Carrot Cake - - - - LOVE them both!!! It does look like a wonderful weekend - - - and you were just 30 miles from me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post from a loving Mother and it shows on your pretty face. Peace
ReplyDeleteBetsy
ReplyDeleteMy congrats to the happy couple!
The wedding was beautiful and you looked so pretty!
It was nice to meet your children too. You have a lovely family!
Congratulations to Jeff and Dawn. May they continue to be as happy as the day of their wedding. : )
ReplyDeleteEveryone looks so happy with nice big smiles.
I'm so happy for you. The wedding looks like it was a great success and a very happy occasion for all concerned. Congrats to the happy couple and hope they have a wonderful future together. You look a million dollars.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding and family. I can feel the joy! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteOh, Betsy, the wedding was GORGEOUS! and it felt like I was there enjoying the festivities with you. YOU look ABSOLUTELY SMASHING!! Your photos were just perfect telling the whole story and you could see the excitement. I think there is another resemblance in us; my son's middle name is Landon. He use to be called Landon up until he was about 10 or 11 and then he wanted to go by his first name, Charles. I just love the name Landon. Always have and always will!! Anyway, LOVED THE WEDDING! I've missed visiting with you. It has been busy, busy on my end and I don't get a chance to visit very often like I want. I also checked out your other posts and your flowers are still just as beautiful as ever and I love the new paint on your home.
ReplyDeleteHUGS!
Brenda
What a lovely wedding Betsy ... so nice to have seen it through your eyes. You looked lovely by the way. The couple seem ever so happy. Isn't that just the grandest?!
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteSorry it has taken so long. This beautiful wedding was the day we started our vacation. In fact, we drove through Dalton, the next day, on Sunday as we headed to Franklin, NC. Such a beautiful couple, beautiful family and wonderful celebration. As a mother, I know how special it is when you know your adult children are marrying the right partner and are truly happy. Congratulations to Jeff and Dawn. As I told you in an email, you and George made a stunning couple. Sure he could not take his eyes off his "beautiful bride". Have a beautiful weekend coming up.