Week 92 - Emily & Chad's Wedding - 05-18-2008

Wedding Welcomes,

After months of preparation, Emily and Chad's special day has arrived. The entire weekend went smoothly and the newlyweds are on their cruise as you read this. We hope that these pictures will help you share their moment.

Cousin Tera applying the final touches to Emily minutes before the wedding.

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She's ready!

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Proud Dad admires Emily and practices not crying.

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The bridal group hidden away as the guests are being seated. Sonya, the flower girl's mom, watching for the right moment.

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Roommates and bridesmaids Alissa and Mandy.

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Best friend, maid of honor and sister Melissa. Delaney spreads flowers in anticipation of the bride's entrance.

Emily in her final moments as a Mattson!

Reverend Jeff Zippi asks Dad for his endorsement of the marriage. The bride and groom paying honor to their parents.

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Aaaaaaaaah, now that's what Chad is talking about! "And now for the first time, I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Chad and Emily".

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Roommates: Groomsman Jason, Chad, Best Man Joey and Groomsman Tyler.
Roommates: Bridesmaid Mandy, Maid of Honor Melissa, Emily and Bridesmaid Allisa.

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Best friends that have been together for the last four years (and Delaney the flower girl).

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Joey/Stephanie , Steve/Esther , Chad/Emily , Pete/Ellen , Delaney and the Mattson's: Kalonie, Andrew, Melissa and Nick. John, Harmony, Cody and Lilly Mattson were unavailable for the photo.

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At the receiving line, Emily could just not stop smiling. Melissa greets her brother John and his son Cody.

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Bridesmaids with another Emily roommate Becka. Mandy with roommate Linea. Except as noted, Linea took all of these photos as Mom and Dad were a little busy.

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The new couple dance at the reception. Esther gets her time with Chad as Pete admires the new bride.

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Chad with his new relatives: John, Ellen, Pete,Melissa, Andrew and Nick Mattson.

Ellen and I want to thank all the family and friends that helped make this such a special day for Emily and Chad.

Wedding Planning: Emily and Chad
Wedding Dress Creation: Esther
Bridesmaid and Flower Girl Dress Alterations: Esther
Estate Landscaping: John
Rehearsal Dinner: Steve and Esther
Music Selections: Melissa
Wedding Music Coordinator: Ashley
Sound System Setup: Stephen
Parking: John , Becka, Sarah Glau, Nick , Andrew
Shuttle Drivers: Larry , Brian and Stephanie , Tony
Guest Book and Food Servers: Kalonie , Rebecca
Makeup: Tera
Wedding Officiant: Jeff
Reception Meal: Janet , Donnalee , Paul , Paula , Susie , Janice
Table Decorations: Kelli , Janice
Reception Master of Ceremonies: Stephanie
Wire flowers handcrafted by Emily
Photography: Linea
Plethora of other services: John

And we want to thank all those who jumped in wherever needed to insure that everything went perfectly.

You, are all a blessing to us and helped make Emily the happiest of brides.

Love, Pete and Ellen

Photos from May 2008