Sunday, November 14, 2010

Catherine and Gabriel Retort's Wedding, November 13, 2010

Catherine and Gabriel Retort's Wedding

Catherine and Gabe were sealed for time and all eternity in the San Diego Temple on Saturday, November 13, 2010
Close friends and family were there to witness this special event.  A special dinner and reception followed the wedding.  The reception was held at a beautiful location in Rancho Santa Margarita.  Congratulations for the newlyweds!  Remember that these photos were taken by me from random angles so that I would not be in the way of the photographer.  Isabella was often in my arms while trying to take the pictures...

San Diego Temple

 Waiting for the newlyweds
 Isabella is getting sleepy
 Gabe's parents wait patiently for their son and new daughter-in-law
 I would like a drink, please!
 Here they come!
 Presenting Gabriel and Catherine Retort!

Hi Mommy!
 Pretty in pigtails
 Alexander had fun with his cousins
 So yummy!  I just want to lick the air.

 I've got you!

 Smelling Courtney's bouquet

 So pretty
 Daddy daughter momments



 Aunt Catherine in her beautiful wedding dress!


 Cousins are conspiring...


 The photographer hard at work
 The ladies' high heels kept sinking into the grass...
 Smile for the camera!


 Just chillin on the grass.  Isabella had a little rash on her skin when we left.  Maybe she is also allergic to grass!

 Teresa was brave to hold both granddaughters.  Isabella kept poking Marissa.  Very curious...

 It looks like Isabella is taking a swing at Marissa.  Defend yourself!



 The wedding party


 Ring ceremony in Rancho Bernardo

 I want to be the center of attention!




 Alexander sat with James in the front row.  So attentive.
 Here comes the bride!

 I want to go sit with Daddy, please.
 This is how I smell the air.
 Gabe's Bishop in Costa Mesa lead the ring ceremony.
 Catherine got a little confused about which finger to put Gabe's ring on!


 The cute couple's kiss

 Catherine and Gabe borrowed our San Diego glass cake topper for their wedding.  Something borrowed, something new, something blue...  Gorgeous wedding cake!





 Precious moments with Grandma Shea

 Family photo by the fountain



 Photo perfect moment!

 Place tags for the tables for dinner.  We ate tri tip, chicken, grilled veggies, rolls, butter, roasted potatoes, and more!  The salad was also delectable.  The food was awesome!

 Catherine Williams and Gabriel Retort's name tags.




 Here comes my man!



 Catherine had to bribe Isabella with crackers to be cooperative for photos.



 Lovely table decor!

 Engaged couple Andrew and Ariel (Alexander's uncle and soon to be aunt) help to entertain Isabella and Marissa by the fountain.  They danced to the music.



 Kiss for the camera!
 Random guests were placing bets that Alexander would be the first kid in the fountain by the end of the evening...  Luckily he stayed dry!

 I'm on the move Mom!


 Apparently that was one too many photos to expect you to sit still for!
 So sleepy!




 More yummy candy!  Alexander loved this table.  He would walk by and a treat would magically appear in his hand.