Our sixth day centered around the wedding of Matt's Uncle Ben to Dawn. Matt had the morning off from wedding preparations, however. While I went with the bridal party to have my hair done, Jon took him to watch some construction trucks and to ride the train one more time at Storybook Island.
Choo choo! Once again, Matt chose the yellow car.
Watching the digger load up the dump truck
We were able to get in his normal nap, thanks to his busy morning, so he was in a pretty good mood for the wedding.
Matt did very well in his role as (honorary) ring bearer. He posed somewhat willingly for photos, made it through the entire Mass and wedding ceremony, and was the life of the party at the reception. Thanks to a constant stream of attention and food, including a number of sweet goodies and plenty of ham, he was still going strong when we left.
The ring bearer getting his boutonniere
Dawn, the bride, posing with (from right to left) Matt's Aunt Ane, Anneliese and her niece Brigitte, relatives from Austria, and Matt's Aunt Karina.
The groom, Matt's Uncle Ben, getting in a pre-ceremony foosball game with Joey, Matt's Uncle Vic, and Ashok
Matt going for a little walk with Grandpa and Daddy before the ceremony
Taking a stroll with Daddy before the ceremony (photo courtesy of Matt's Aunt Karina)
Matt riding in the wagon with the flower girl (photo courtesy of Sally Rall)
Matt processing out in the wagon (photo courtesy of Sally Rall)
Matt with the parents of the groom after the ceremony (photo courtesy of Sally Rall)
Jon and I in the limo with the wedding party (photo courtesy of Ane)
The wedding party
The wedding party, relieved the ceremony went so well and ready for the reception
Matt with Grandma, enjoying the first of many cookies at the reception
The bride and groom cutting the cake
Matt vs. cupcake: before and after
Matt on the dance floor with the wedding party
Matt trying to steal the wedding party's show on the dance floor
Taking a quiet moment during the festivities of the reception
The wedding photographer, Claussen Photography, posted a preview of the professional shots
here (on Facebook), including two great shots of Matt, one in his full suit before the wedding and one of him partying at the reception.
