Anna & Steven | Philadelphia | July 28, 2007
Clouds build at dusk outside the church, following the Friday night rehearsal.
Thunderheads darken the evening sky viewed from the backyard of Anna & Steve's house the scene of a post rehearsal feast. Not too long after this a summer storm blew through.
A card at Anna and Steve's home.
A bridal couple snow globe adorns a shelf at their home, a framed copy of the wedding invitation is behind the globe.
Steve puts the finishing touches on the car decorations, before the ceremony.
Frank, the best man, and Steve organize the rings before the ceremony.
Karen, Anna's sister-in-law, helps Anna put on the finishing touches of make-up.
Steve makes his grand entrance into the church.
Anna is escorted down the aisle by her younger brother Michael (Karen's husband).
The newly married couple coming down the aisle.
The cake topper...it's so Anna!
The four remaining Schneider children, including (clockwise, from upper left): My Mom, Uncle Paul (and my godfather), Aunt Cass, and Aunt Louise.
Steve dances with his mother Ruth during the Mother/Son dance.
"Save a horse...ride a cowboy..."
Aunt Louise is in the front, being pushed by Aunt Barbara, during a conga line dance.
I think that all the weddings I photograph are special .... though I must confess that this past weekend's wedding in the Philadelphia suburbs was extra special.
You see my favorite first cousin Anna was married to Steven on Saturday at The Church of the Redeemer in Springfield, PA.
Anna and I have been close since we were kids and our family made the annual pilgrimmage to the East Coast from the midwest to visit the relatives in Philly.
Anna is a choir teacher and music is her life. Her Maid of Honor's daughter directed the choir, which was made up of former students. The traditional organ was played, as well as a trumpet duo.
At the reception, music was also played a big role in the celebration. The couple were announced at the reception to the Sponge Bob Square Pants Theme Song -- Steve's a big fan of the animated character. The word is, he's got one of the most extensive collection of SBSP memorabilia -- it may even rival his Coca-cola memorabilia (he's a Coke delivery person, so he's had a while to amass the collection). Also, the DJ was forbidden by the terms of the contract from playing The Chicken Dance. Aside from that, the music was fun, raucous and festive--just like the couple and their families!
Anna and Steve met over a year ago and there was an instant bond. I could certainly understand that after meeting him for the first time this week. He and his family made me feel right at home and he seemed to be the perfect match for Anna's personality.
Congratulations Anna and Steve! Have an amazing honeymoon!
Love,
Your cuz!
posted by Paul Gero at 3:12 PM
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