Andrew & Shara's wedding
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Longtime friend Shara Orton wedded close family friend Andrew Hovde on Saturday July 21st 2007 at Pioneer Park in Steilacoom, Wa.
God was watching down on Andrew and Shara as their wedding day approached. Planning an outdoor wedding seems to have it's way of making even the most confident brides and grooms bite their nails. They carefully chose July 21st because it was shown by the Farmers Almanac not to have rained on that day in many, many, many years! One of the other reasons they opted for a July 21st and not a July 7th (7/7/07) wedding.
At the rehearsal, it had been gloomy and rainy on and off all day. The rain clouds parted just long enough for us to run through the ceremony. It was PERFECT! Once we had the rehearsal down, it was off to dinner at Pomodoro's in Tacoma.
The entire day and into the evening had gone off with out a hitch. Even as a bridesmaid and friends of the couple we were able to capture some great pictures from the day.
Saturday morning, the wedding day was here! Andrew had been sent to stay at a friends house the night before, so Shara, her beautiful daughter Makaila and great friend Brandi Otnes all bunked together.
Tara Seabaugh along with myself arrived at Shara's bright and early to get things going! And going they got! Enjoying Mimosa's and each other's company, Shara's wedding day was under way!
The entire day was absolutely amazing and went perfectly. Shara, one of the most stunningly beautiful brides I have ever seen was calm, cool and collected. The groom (I heard from my husband John who spent the morning with him and his groomsmen) reported that he wasn't to bad himself! Andrew of course had his long time friends Chris, Tim and Dan at his side as well. In fact, Andrews good friend Bill Washburn (AKA "the good reverend") married the two!
The rest of the day was beautiful. From the food (Thank you Gallucci's) to the music (thank you John Karwoski) it truly was a great day!
Thank you Andrew & Shara for allowing us to share in your special day!
I have to say a little extra... being that these two are such great friends, John and I couldn't be happier for Shara and Andrew. You're truly blessed with the love that you have for one another and we wish you the best! We'll always be here for you! Love you guys lots!
God was watching down on Andrew and Shara as their wedding day approached. Planning an outdoor wedding seems to have it's way of making even the most confident brides and grooms bite their nails. They carefully chose July 21st because it was shown by the Farmers Almanac not to have rained on that day in many, many, many years! One of the other reasons they opted for a July 21st and not a July 7th (7/7/07) wedding.
At the rehearsal, it had been gloomy and rainy on and off all day. The rain clouds parted just long enough for us to run through the ceremony. It was PERFECT! Once we had the rehearsal down, it was off to dinner at Pomodoro's in Tacoma.
The entire day and into the evening had gone off with out a hitch. Even as a bridesmaid and friends of the couple we were able to capture some great pictures from the day.
Saturday morning, the wedding day was here! Andrew had been sent to stay at a friends house the night before, so Shara, her beautiful daughter Makaila and great friend Brandi Otnes all bunked together.
Tara Seabaugh along with myself arrived at Shara's bright and early to get things going! And going they got! Enjoying Mimosa's and each other's company, Shara's wedding day was under way!
The entire day was absolutely amazing and went perfectly. Shara, one of the most stunningly beautiful brides I have ever seen was calm, cool and collected. The groom (I heard from my husband John who spent the morning with him and his groomsmen) reported that he wasn't to bad himself! Andrew of course had his long time friends Chris, Tim and Dan at his side as well. In fact, Andrews good friend Bill Washburn (AKA "the good reverend") married the two!
The rest of the day was beautiful. From the food (Thank you Gallucci's) to the music (thank you John Karwoski) it truly was a great day!
Thank you Andrew & Shara for allowing us to share in your special day!
I have to say a little extra... being that these two are such great friends, John and I couldn't be happier for Shara and Andrew. You're truly blessed with the love that you have for one another and we wish you the best! We'll always be here for you! Love you guys lots!
John & Jenna
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