The date was July 16, 2010. It started out as a dank and dismal day. Raining and pouring all day long. We were in the Adirondack’s at 4th Lake. The Northwood’s Inn in Inlet, NY to be exact. I have to admit that I was a bit nervous about the weather even though I had asked for it to be Sunny and 78 degrees with a slight breeze, days in advance.
This picture shows you the spot where the bridal procession was to begin. Just so you can see that R A I N.
The wedding was planned for 5 p.m. , outside, and underneath a pergola overlooking 4th Lake.
Shannon’s Aunt Karen and her cousins worked diligently at putting the floral arrangements together that were to adorn the pergola. Luke, Dave, Brent and I helped them put decorations up in the pouring rain. I kept looking at the water that was filling up the aisle where they would need to walk in a few hours. Yikes ! Would it ever subside ?
About an hour before the wedding, the sun came out and dried away all of the puddles. It was gorgeous, sunny with a breeze, and about 78 degrees. (have faith Lee)
From here I have to tell you that this is the best wedding that I have ever attended. There was one surprise after another. Shannon's parents were tops in providing a spectacular day for our children. Shannon and Luke made the day fun and exciting with all of the things that they provided and incorporated into the day.
And here is how it went. Pictorially and in words.
The very first surprise was the bagpiper. A wonderful Celtic tradition. Here are Shannon and her dad.
The flower girls were adorable.
This is cute. The night before at the rehearsal, this little one marched up between Luke and Mike
The wedding
Luke’s friend, Chris Merkley, played guitar,sang and played harmonica during the cocktail hour. Mostly, Blues. He is extremely talented.
Todd our oldest son, was his brother’s best man. Here he is toasting, or I should say roasting the newly weds. The theme of Todd’s roast was that Luke always does it B I G . No matter what he has chosen in life thus far it has been in a big way.
Including winning the heart of this lovely girl.
These were the cutest and tastiest favors that I have ever seen. Strawberries covered in chocolate that were made hours before the wedding by Shannon’s cousin, Brittany Bean.
Luke and Shannon had their bridal dance choreographed. For several weeks they went for dance lessons with Bess Koval, a ball room dance coach from Cortland. She even drove to Inlet prior to the wedding to give the kids one last lesson. The dance was much different than I had imagined. You would have had to seen it to be in as awe as we all were. There were many teary eyes as we watched the 2 perform this most touching and moving dance. I wish I had a video for you to see. No picture can show this one.
Now the next surprise was fun and could be done by all. Luke and Shannon hired a person to come in with a photo booth to take pictures of the guests. The guests could dress up in weird stuff and pose and then the pictures were given to the bride and groom and the guests also had a set of the pictures to keep.
And here are the parents of the bride
and Groom
Shannon’s grandparents
Many guests came from far and wide to celebrate the Union.
It was so much fun. Then as an added treat, Luke hired a professional fireworks company to come in and display fireworks.
How cool is that ?
However, as you know, it ain’t over til the fat lady sings. Thankfully, they didn’t catch me singing at karaoke . They did however, catch a picture of Elwood Blues (aka Todd Seaward ) and some of the Blues Brothers singers.
This was a story book wedding from start to finish. Sunset on the lake presenting the new Mr. and Mrs. Luke Seaward.
The wedding of Shannon Marie Wilson to Luke Savage Seaward. Uniting in marriage the children of Michael and Janie Wilson and David and Lee Seaward. The 16 day of July 2010, 5 p.m. at the Northwoods Inn, Old Forge, NY.
Pictures of the event.
Todd Seaward with Grandma Seaward, Jessica and Christina Seaward
Other family and guest photos all thanks to Leigh Kinneally, Todd's girlfriend.
NICE PIC OF LEIGH MARIE AND JESSICA RANDALL(above)
The new Mr. and Mrs. Francis Randall (above)
Groomsmen:Brent Randall and Shane Wilson (Shannon's Brother) above
Mr. & Mrs. Luke Seaward (above)
David Seaward, proud father of groom escorting his mother, Luke's Grandmother (above)
Laura Ford - Brent Randall's girlfriend and new Mama of Dylan Randall
Justin and Sarah Block, cousins of the groom (above)
Mike Wilson, Shannon's Dad
The wedding party toast.
Lee Seaward, mother of the groom and Brent Randall (above)
Meghann & Mike Johnson, friends of the newly weds
YOWZA ! Sarah, Lee and Leigh (above)
Mostly Seaward's (above)
Fran Randall, Chris Merkley, & Brent Randall (above)
AND.................
The next two shots are of the proud Mother and Father of the Bride,
Janie Wilson and Mike Wilson.
Janie Wilson (above)
Mike Wilson (above)
THE END !!!!
THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF OUR LIVES AND SHARING IN OUR HAPPINESS.
The weather was a bit chilly, but the Hotel and view here in the Catalina Mountains were fabulous. Our buying trip was more than successful. Here is Dave with just a few of the boxes that we had packed. We loaded the car and headed to put this stuff on one of our skids.
Our flight out of Syracuse to head West got cancelled. We arrived a lot later than normal. This had its advantages and disadvantages. One of the advantages was that we got to go to the Gem and Mineral Show at the Convention Center in Tucson. Got to see lots of classy stuff and some huge gems. Here is a picture of a huge Rhodocroscite Crystal. It was gemmy and beautiful.
We found some healing wands that you will want to check out and also some pendulums that are quite unique. We are eager to get these into your hands so that you can check out their uses first hand.
Dave and I will have many surprises and fun new things for you to see. We hope to see all of you soon. The Gallery remains closed for now as we are battling the snow and ice here. We also have to get organized. It all takes time.
