The Chapel

We were so excited, yet relieved, that the "big day" was finally here!  It was wonderful to see our families and friends come together to share in our joy.  My brother actually made it home for the weekend!

We made our own programs and favors (Manny was so cute tying those ribbons).  The greeters also handed out bubbles decorated by Manny's mom and sister for our chapel exit.  We prefer bubbles over rice.  I'm Chinese - we don't want to waste rice!

Our Story:  Rick, our pastor, premarital counselor and friend, had asked us to fill out questionnaires separately.  He told our versions of our courtship/relationship and what we thought of each other. 

Scripture Reading:  Ephesians 5:22-31

Music:
PRELUDE: Vanessa chose a praise medley. 
SEATING OF FAMILIES: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring 
CANDLE LIGHTING: Madrona by David Lanz.  Someone had jotted down notes for a flute and Vanessa adapted it for the piano.
WEDDING PARTY ENTRANCE: Air on the G String 
SOLO #1: Be Thou My Vision is one of our favorite hymns.   
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN:  Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
SOLO #2/CANDLE: Larissa chose I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman.
BRIDE ENTRANCE/COUPLE EXIT:  Organist played traditional wedding marches by Wagner and Mendelsohhn.