Saturday, June 3, 2017, Frankie and Sonya were married in front yard of her brother's home.  When I arrived, a half moon circle of white chairs were waiting to be filled on the front lawn.  It wasn't long until a steady stream of family and friends started arriving to not only fill those chairs but also help with any task in order to make their day special.  Everybody chipped in on what made for a beautiful wedding day!

Here are the pictures to help tell the story...

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Sonya's mom bought her this robe to wear... DSC_4020

Her bouquet and shoes.  Notice the six pence she glued into her shoes with the year she was born. 

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Guest came in to see her while she was getting ready... DSC_4069 DSC_4027

Her bouquet was pretty special.  The flowers and ribbon were arranged on her mother's Bible!  DSC_4032 DSC_4082 DSC_4142 DSC_4152 DSC_4369

Sisters! DSC_4306

The groom has arrived!

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With her sisters and mother... DSC_4321

Pinning the corsage DSC_4288 DSC_4104 DSC_4120 DSC_4160

Sonya, you looked beautiful...Your happiness was so very evident! DSC_4169 DSC_4195 DSC_4202 DSC_4207 DSC_4227 DSC_4326

Frankie's daughter brought his mother back to see Sonya...

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Sonya and Frankie planned to walk each other down the isle.  But just before the ceremony, they chose to have a "first look" with each other.  Always love these images! DSC_4376 DSC_4377 DSC_4387 DSC_4392 DSC_4394 DSC_4399 DSC_4404 DSC_4406 DSC_4412 DSC_4426 DSC_4430 DSC_4431 DSC_4440 DSC_4445 DSC_4452 DSC_4448 DSC_4454

Sonya's sister and her nieces sang The Lord's Prayer during the ceremony.

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The "Mr. and Mrs." DSC_4500 DSC_4511

Littles came up to congratulate DSC_4558 DSC_4555 DSC_4597 DSC_4607 DSC_4622 DSC_4723

With all Sonya's nieces and nephews... DSC_4667 DSC_4684 DSC_4645 DSC_4762 DSC_4769 DSC_4819 DSC_4836 DSC_4848 DSC_4880 DSC_4854 DSC_4882 DSC_4907

Reception time! DSC_4258 DSC_4252 DSC_4271 DSC_4279 DSC_3991 DSC_3992 DSC_4240 DSC_4277 DSC_4933 DSC_4934 DSC_4938 DSC_4940 DSC_3994 DSC_3993

Sonya told me she wanted lots of pictures of their friends and family.  I was happy to do so! DSC_4999 DSC_4960 DSC_4972 DSC_5029 DSC_5025 DSC_4953 DSC_4964 DSC_5047 DSC_5040 DSC_5051 DSC_5141 DSC_5156 DSC_5168 DSC_5164 DSC_5173 DSC_5175 DSC_5177

This beautiful cake was made by Sonya's niece, Alden! DSC_4050 DSC_4057 DSC_5187 DSC_5185 DSC_5234 DSC_5239 DSC_5241 DSC_5249 DSC_5258 DSC_5260 DSC_5268 DSC_5289 DSC_5217

If I remember correctly, Sonya said these glasses were a wedding gift to her own mother many years ago. 

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Life long friends! DSC_5320 DSC_5348 DSC_5338 DSC_5366

Bouquet toss! DSC_5445 DSC_5448

Loved, LOVED her exit...A ribbon wand exit!!!

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And there you have it, a recap of their day!  Sonya and Frankie, thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding.  I wish you both many happy years together through the good times and bad!