No. 38 December, 2007
Journal
PLANNING - Lisa planned the whole wedding in a red and white theme. Her strapless white wedding gown was simple , yet elegant. Crown and veil.
RUSSELL, 75, was best man for his 32 year old son. Keith and Richard were groomsmen. Ushers were Lisa's two brothers who led people to the pews, lit the candles and rung the bell.
CHURCH was decorated with two trees flanking the altar along with many red and white poinsettias. Candles on the altar, along with candle holders on the church pews. A Christmas wedding for Matt and Lisa.
PASTOR SCHARF our young minister officiated at the solemn ceremony, a short dignified service. 'Joy To The World' was sung by the 100 people in attendance. Crystal Kramer played the piano organ, same as she did when Robin was married in a Christmas wedding 21 years ago.
PHOTOGRAPHS were taken by a professional photographer in the sanctuary. Matthew's godparents, Peggy Buss and Roger Helms were in Attendance. In spirit were Aunt Gladys and Uncle Wilbur Leach who are deceased.
A LIGHT LUNCH was served in the church basement punch, sausage, cheese and fancy Christmas cookies made by friend Joyce Chady and Robin.
RADISSON HOTEL All then paraded to the Paper Valley Hotel where a ballroom with round tables set for 10 people each, with red and white table clothes and cloth napkins. 170 people ate the chicken and steak dinner. Table Prayer was given by Rev. Scharf. Family members gave toasts to the couples. LuAnn made red and white candy boxes as table favors with red and green M&Ms. Name tags were made by Lisa.
MUSIC AND DANCING was furnished by a DJ, grand march. The young children, and there were many had fun twirling around the dance floor.
SIBLINGS Marianne, Robin, Keith and Richard gave short speeches on what they remembered meeting Lisa.
GIFTS were opened the next day at the hotel. Many nice gifts were received to help them set up their new home in Oak Creek where they will live. Matt is a tech ed teacher in Racine and Lisa is an office manager.
THANK YOU LORD for blessing this wedding.
The last of our 5 children, Matthew married Lisa Olson in a pretty Christmas wedding at our Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Greenville on Saturday December 22, the same church Matthew was baptized and confirmed.
WEATHER WORRIES but we had temperatures just above freezing so had dense fog and rain, so everyone was able to travel. Next day had a blizzard.
The Wedding of The Year
