Friesen-Friesen Wedding

 So a few weeks ago, or more like over a month ago, we drove up to Nebraska to celebrate my best cousin & her groom-to-be. It was a great weekend filled with family, friends, food & sustainability. The wedding was held on her parent's farm which has been carefully designed to allow them to live off the land as much as possible. Over the past 5+ years they have worked hard to make it a beautiful and bountiful piece of land. It was a beautiful place to have a wedding and thankfully the weather cooperated and didn't even give this 8+ months pregnant (at the time) girl too much trouble!

We enjoyed some pre-wedding pampering and then it was time to get ready.

(Photo credit- Rita through Isaiah?)          Multi-talented Ginette doing her little sis's hair :)

 The sun came out right before the wedding and it was a beautiful ceremony under the arbor made by CJ's Dad (I think) set in the meadow with the bountiful gardens in the background. I was honored to be one of Miriam's bridespeople and am so excited to see where God takes Miriam and CJ as one.

(Photo Credit- Isaac)

The family also got to meet my brother's new girlfriend. She is super sweet & we look forward to getting to know her better. She also fits in well with the family already picking on Nathan & playing it up for the camera!

It was also great to see Isaac & Jess who made it in from Indiana. 

I wish I could post the adorable pictures of this little one, but sadly can not. She was a trooper and enjoyed all the extra attention from family. 

Our lovely bump photo. Something about floral really emphasizes the bump!

I have to comment on Miriam's amazing dress. It was her Mother's dress that my Mom & her Mom made about 30 years ago. She modified it (removed the lovely sleeves & high neckline that was oh so fashionable in the early 80's??) and added lace made by her grandmother, as well as hand dyed lace & flowers that she crocheted herself. She is  super talented and super cute!

Love my beautiful best cousin and and so happy for the new Mr. & Mrs. Friesen!!