View the wedding photos!

I just heard from the photographer, and the wedding photos are on his website for viewing.  To see them, go to www.jbphoto1.com ; click on "Galleries"; in the box, type Stein; and then select any of the four galleries to see the pictures.  Enjoy!!

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The first pictures of Morgan and Solomon's wedding!

I'm slowly recuperating from all the planning, organization, and busyness surrounding the wedding.  I had planned to start posting pictures in another day or two, but even as tired as I am, I can take a hint!!  I just looked at my "site meter" and apparently a LOT of people have been checking in to the blog to find out about the wedding.  They may not post replies very often, but they're definitely checking in!!  So without further ado, here are some photos of the day.  Many of these are actually "stills" taken from the video our videographers took, so they are a bit grainy and fuzzy, plus they've not been edited yet; others were taken by friends, so not always the best quality, but definitely beautiful, nonetheless.  When the professional pictures start showing up (probably around Wednesday), I'll make sure to post those or a link to them.  In the meantime, enjoy these!!

The musicians in the string quartet & pianist

View down the aisle as the guests gather

Beginning the walk down the aisle with her dad

It's a loooong way down that aisle....

Finally reaching the front of the church

Prayer to begin ceremony; soloist Mark Cobb waiting behind minister to sing

After a message to the couple by Pastor Sebek and taking of vows, rings were exchanged.  Unfortunately, Solomon had been holding Morgan's hands so tightly, her fingers were starting to swell, making it difficult to get the ring on!!

Finally, SUCCESS!!!  Yesssss!!!  High five's all around!  It made everybody laugh!!

"I now pronounce you husband and wife......"

"You may kiss your bride!"

So happy!

One of my favorite pictures of the day that I've seen thus far, taken by my friend, Toshi Baer! You can see a lot of the flowers -- and look at the smiles!!

Walking back UP the aisle seems so much faster!!

Morgan's friend, Becki (co-maid of honor) escorted by Daniel (co-best man)

Morgan's friend, Georgi (co-maid of honor) escorted by Zak (co-best man)

Friend Diana (bridesmaid) escorted by Erich

Bryanna (sister/bridesmaid) escorted by Nelson (brother/groomsman)

Friend Shelagh escorted by friend Will

Sister/jr. bridesmaid Mackenzie, escorted by jr. groomsman Daniel

Flower girl Joy escorted by ring bearer Matthew

Mother of the bride (me!!) escorted by my son Nelson, followed by husband Nelson

Laura (mother of groom) escorted by Erich and followed by David (father of groom)

My mother Norma (Morgan's grandmother) escorted by Daniel, followed by my father Ben

Mackenzie and Daniel entering the reception

Morgan and Solomon entering reception

First dance together as husband and wife

Wedding cake (made by me!! yikes -- was I CRAZY???)

And that's all the photos for now.  I'll share more when they become available.  In the meantime, I hope you enjoyed this glimpse of Morgan and Solomon's special day!

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Looking official.....

Four weeks until the wedding and counting down....... Today Morgan and Solomon went out and got this:

This wedding is looking more and more "real" every day!!

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The moving begins!

Morgan and Solomon signed the lease on their apartment yesterday. Solomon will start staying there in the next few days, Morgan after the wedding in August. In the meantime, we're going to start getting her stuff moved in there, so there will be less work in the summer. Here's some photos from the first day of moving:


Of course, first we need to start with the floor plan that Morgan has been promising to show her friends:

This is the room shown as bedroom #2 on the floor plan.  Morgan & Solomon plan to use it as a studying room/room to store all their books.

View of the living room -- as you enter the apartment, this is the view to the right side--

And the view straight ahead, into the kitchen --

And to the left side, with the breakfast area in the back.

Breakfast nook; the closet contains their washer and dryer. 

Looking into the kitchen from the breakfast area.

 Bedroom #1

The "moving crew" with Morgan's most recent purchase for the apartment.....

Here come all those cheerful volunteers!!

Re-installing the feet of the sofa.  Morgan was able to buy this pair of couches from a local on-line recycling group for only $100 -- a very nice find!!  Sofas are clean and in pretty good condition -- and the price was certainly right!

Morgan starting to unpack....

....and feeling very "domestic"!

She's certainly having fun arranging HER space!

Meanwhile, the moving crew decided to take a break and see if those sofas were really as comfortable as Morgan said they were!  Nelson/Dad relaxes on the love seat.....

..... while Matt and Becki check out the sofa!  Looks like it IS pretty comfy!!

So Day 1 of moving was accomplished with no problems or setbacks.  I'm sure this will just be the first of MANY loads of stuff getting driven down to Virginia.

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Congrats to Morgan and Solomon!

After dating for nearly 4 1/2 years, it's finally official -- Morgan and Solomon became engaged last night! Congrats to both of them! No details for wedding plans yet -- a bit too soon to know. But we will share as plans and dates are set. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures!

Solomon took Morgan out to a very fancy restaurant, rather late in the evening, so by the time they came home and we took these pictures, they were both pretty excited AND tired, as you can see in the pictures!!