James And Samantha's Wedding

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​JAMES AND SAMANTHA'S WEDDING

...Continued from yesterday:

     The following afternoon, Saturday, August 20 at 3:00 pm, we celebrated the wedding of Samantha and James.
​       The wedding took place at St. Francis Xavier College Church,

...located across the street from St. Louis University, the couple's alma mater.

     We were cordially greeted at the door by  a couple of the nephews,

...before entering the interior of the church, which was beautiful French Gothic in the style of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

         It was requested that the guests refrain from taking pictures during the mass, so I did refrain, but it was a lovely ceremony.

         The reception was held at the Hotel Saint Louis,

...where some of the guests were staying.

     Hors d'oeuvres were served on the mezzanine.

 Karen and Eric, parents of the bride.

Louise and Michael, parents of the groom.

     In a little while we were joined by James and Samantha,

...who looked so happy.

     We then proceeded to the dining room,

...where we were served a delicious wedge of iceberg topped with brie, apricots, and pear slices.

      The music was provided by a wonderful live band,

...and so who could resist getting started on the dancing?

     The bride and groom made their grand entrance then cut the cake,

...after which the father of the bride gave a heart-felt speech.

     For dinner there were several choices of entrée: chicken,

...steak,

...and vegetarian pasta.

       For dessert there was a beautiful array of over-the-top delicious petits fours and cookies.

      Then came the first dances, James with his mom,

...Samantha with her dad,

...and Samantha and James with each other.

     Then we all spent the evening dancing,

...or otherwise enjoying the celebration,

...and wishing the best for Samantha and James on their way to their happily ever after.