(From L to R): Josh's step-mom, Josh's dad, Josh's sister Samantha, Josh's sister Chelsea, Josh, Olivia, Olivia's husband Mike, Josh's mom, and Josh's step-dad
They were sealed in the Columbia River temple (in TriCities, WA) and we got to see Josh's aunt Olivia and uncle Jerry King. We're pretty big fans of theirs. We love hearing their stories about traveling and they are nice enough to let us stay with them when we're driving through Utah.
Olivia and Mike then had a garden reception in Hermiston in the backyard of a friend.
Josh is pretty serious about his role as the Big Brother to three sisters. Olivia is the last to get married.
They had these cute cards for reception guests to fill out with little bits of advice to the married couple. We, of course, wrote about the importance of attending the temple, seeing movies during the day, and laughing often.
Then Josh and his siblings decorated Mike and Olivia's car.
It was very hot and awfully windy
We know Caroline from the Eugene Institute. She was in the RS presidency before I was and was good friends with Josh's previous girlfriend. She lives in Shreveport, LA now, but Dallas is the closest temple.
Isn't she cute? Caroline has a distinct sense of style.
They then had their reception in Shreveport, LA, which is on the Red River and is the birthplace of my niece Michaela.
The waterfront is home to several riverboat casinos
Their reception started off with a wedding parade through town.
They even had a band walking along with us and playing hits such as "When the Saints Go Marching In."
It was pretty hot and everyone was pretty sweaty, but how often do you get to participate in a parade through Shreveport?
They even had a police officer to stop traffic.
Their reception was adorable. They had hot dog and Popsicle vendors, this cute painting (done by the groom):
and this map so that attendees could sign on their hometowns:
Mr. and Mrs. Eckel:
The ShepAlders and the Eckels:
Summer weddings are so much fun!
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