Devon and Sierra's wedding reception in Kentucky was beautiful. The day before Betsy, Marissa and Jern Jern went over to decorate and set up as much as they could. Everything turned out beautiful.
Devon and Sierra had photos taken before the reception. They came out beautiful.
We are so happy Jern Jern was able to come from Thailand for the wedding reception. She arrived Thursday afternoon and we had a wonderful visit with her. We had a family photo taken with her in it!!!
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| We love our Grandson, Cayson |
One of the best surprises of the night was the arrival of Katie St. John. Katie was my best friend when we lived in Columbus OH. I was so surprised - so happily surprised. She made the night so wonderful. Her son Zach was born just 6 weeks after Devon. If we had stayed there, they would have been such great friends.
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| Marissa and Jern Jern |
The evening was supposed to start at 6:00 pm but Devon and Sierra said it started at 7:00 pm on the Facebook page, so we waited to serve dinner until 6:45. Mark started the evening with a welcome and a blessing on the food. The dinner was prime rib, herb chicken, red potatoes, green beans, salad and rolls. It was delicious. Around 7:00 pm more and more people arrived.
After dinner we started with the Bride and Groom dance. They danced to Perfect by Ed Sherran. That was followed by the Groom and his mother; we danced to "You'll be in my heart" from the Tarzan sound track. Devon tried to make me cry ... again. Then, we weren't sure if we should do this or not, but then Sierra and Mark danced.
We waited for Ethan Hansen to get off work before starting the toasts, but he had still not arrived, so we had Tate start the toasts off, then Betsy, then Mark, followed by Jessica, Jern Jern and Marissa. Then we opened it up to others.
Jern Jern was so cute because she shared how she remembered Devon saying he would never get married, and she really thought this day wouldn't come.
Katie St. John was the first to take the mic. She was so sweet.
Ethan arrived to say "He's the man." He said he always thought the opposite of what Jern Jern said, that he knew Devon would marry the lady of his dreams. It was so delightful to hear Ethan share about Devon.
Next was Brother White; he shared how Devon had been on all 4 high adventures, biked 52 miles, didn't eat anything but Cocoa Puffs, almost went over a cliff, how he Devon was always willing to go the extra mile.
The rest of the night was for hanging out and having fun on the dance floor. Betsy and Mark danced. When they weren't dancing they were talking with friends. It was a joyous night.
Cutting the cake is always fun. Devon and Sierra were not afraid to make a mess on each other. I was surprised.
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| Cutting the cake |
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| Cake Fight! |
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| Maureen, Betsy and Fran! |
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| Marissa and Emma |
Around 9:15 we took everyone outside to light off the lanterns. IT was very chilly and a little too windy. Devon and Sierra were able to get theirs off into the night sky first. Then a few others went before we decided it was just too windy.
Around 9:45 the lovely couple decided it was time to go. They exited to a sparkler exit.
More Photos!!!
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| The beautiful couple |
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| The serious side |
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| So cute together |
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| Mark, Sierra, Devon, and Betsy |
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| Marissa, Sierra, Devon and Jessica - Siblings |
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| Lantern floating into the night sky |
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| Jern Jern, Marissa, Mark, Sierra, Devon, Betsy, Jessica - Tate and Cayson |
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Devon surrounded by all the girls
Marissa - Sierra - Jessica |
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| Devon with Tyler & Cynthia Madsen (Devon's scout leader) |
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| Talking to Keith Larsen |
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Devon had great admiration and respect her his leaders
They all came to celebrate this special night |
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| Look at that adorable family! |
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| Katie and Betsy reunited!!! |
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| Steak dinner for Devon |
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| Jern Jern and Cayson - so cute! |
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| The Mensers - Keith Senior |
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| Devon Sierra and Keith Jr. |
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| Brandon White and Cayson |
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| Beau and Brady |
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| Glen Oaks Group - Mark, Jerry, Emma, Marissa, Betsy, Fran, Luc, Jessica and Jern Jern |
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| Devon with The Burnetts |
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| Devon and Luc |
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| Devon and Luc |
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| Angela Day Fisher |
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| Steven and Charlotte Fisher |
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| The Burtons: Riley and Claire |
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| Fran and Betsy |
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| Claire Burton with Betsy (the Tutor) |
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| Betsy loves Emi - tutored her for several years |
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| Hot Chocolate bar |
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| With Serge Martinez |
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Unconditional and eternal love
A mother's love never ends - never sleeps - and never gives up |
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| I loved dancing with Devon - a joyous moment |
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| Everyone that came |
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| I also love dancing with Mark |
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| Fran and Jerry |
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| Freddie Ann and Bill Burnett |
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| Linda and Serge Martinez |
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| Steve and Summer Larsen |
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| Gail and Steve Cavanagh |
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| Serge and Linda won the "Married the Longest" award |
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| Bruce Burton and Steve Larsen |
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| Brandon and Kelly White with Beau and Brady |
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| Devon's Leaders: Tyler, Steve, and Jed Gold |
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| Jern Jern gave one of the best speeches |
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| Laughing - caught on camera |
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| Marissa added her words of love |
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| Followed by mom |
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| and Ethan Hansen |
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| Everybody - let's dance |
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| Maureen, Betsy, and Fran |
