Wedding Bells Ring Again!!!

Daniel and his beautiful wife Katie

Thursday, August 7, 2014

It's been the summer of the family weddings!! First my nephew Steven and the lovely Miss Emily were married in Seaford, Delaware on June 29...

Emily and Steven

And now it is Steven's older brother, Daniel and the beautiful Miss Katie's turn. They are to be married on August 9 in St. Charles, Missouri.

Daniel & the beautiful Miss Katie

Thursday, August 7 found us driving north to St. Charles. St. Charles is a quaint city located northwest of St. Louis on the Missouri River. It was founded in 1765, which makes St. Charles the third oldest city west of the Mississippi. It was also the first state capitol of Missouri.


Friday, August 8

After breakfast,

Uncle Ron with our nephew David, Daniel's & Stevens
younger brother

Steven & Emily. It was great to see them & hang with them for a bit

my brother John, his wife Marie and their son David (parents and brother of the groom) along with Ron and myself went to the historic main street of St. Charles. It's a delightful street lined with historic buildings that house unique shops and restaurants...

the streets are cobblestones, while the sidewalks are brick

David & Daniel Boone

Marie & I. Of course we did some shopping!

my brother John & I taking a break

Daniel Boone is now a Tigers fan!

Marie, David & John at the plaque marking the Lewis & Clark Expedition Site,
May 16-21, 1804

After shopping, John and family left to do take care of some wedding details. My dad and his wife, Joyce, joined us for lunch. We ate at the Little Hills Winery which is one of the great restaurants located in the historic district

great food, with a nice outdoor seating area

Joyce & Dad

After lunch, Ron and I walked down to the Missouri River...

this is a nice park located along the river

Missouri River

Saturday, August 9

Today's the day!!! Let the nuptials begin! It was an early afternoon ceremony, the weather was perfect!

Steven, Emily & Marie prior to the ceremony

John & Dan

finishing touches

Brothers...Dan, David & Steven

lighting the unity candle

saying their vows

may I present Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Humphrey

After a beautiful, touching and sometimes funny, ceremony it was time for the reception...

lovely cake

listening to the toasts

proud mother and brother of the groom

proud father of the groom

Joyce, Dad & Maryann (aunt of the groom)

the super moon shone brightly during the reception

first dance

mother and son...another proud moment

Father Benz, Marie, John & David

Dan & his beautiful bride, the lovely Katie

Dad welcoming Katie to the family while Dan looks on

A great time was had by all...

Welcome to the family Katie! Love you all to the moon & back!!

Dan, Katie, Marie & John

Sunday, August 10

We had a blast today hanging out at the pool...

love David's laugh!!

and playing miniature golf. Barb (David's godmother) and her husband Dave joined us...

over here Ron

nice shot Dave

where's the ball

Dave & David keeping an eye on things

nice form, Marie!

Barb & Dave both had hole-in-ones!!

great form, David!!

Monday, August 11

After a fun-filled weekend, it was time to say goodbye and head back to Branson.  Goodbyes are always hard, but particularly after this weekend.  It was good family-time...

Uncle Ron & a not yet awake David

We are just so happy for and proud of Dan & Steven. They've both married wonderful women whom we are grateful to call our nieces!! We just love them both and are so glad that Katie and Emily are a part of our family!!!

Blessings,

Dawn, Ron & Coop