Friday August 20 and pre-wedding Saturday, August 21, 2010

With about 26 hours to go, the mother-of-the-bride (MOTB) entertained the bridal party and womenfolk of Lou's family at lunch at The Palate in downtown Fredericton. Everyone agreed it was delicious and no one had room for dessert! Afterwards, the MOTB took the immediate bridal party to the Avalon Spa for manis and pedis and more laughs until it was time to return to the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Lord Beaverbrook) and get ready for the rehearsal at The Cathedral.
Steph, Kathie, Mamise, Rebecca, Marie, Emily, Jen and Sarah at The Palate














Rev. Jen ran a tight ship for the rehearsal and all went smoothly! Afterwards we convened at The Blue Door a few blocks away for a wonderful rehearsal dinner hosted by the Harrises, with the menu chosen by Lou ahead of time. Below are the centrepieces ordered by Rebecca and made by the florist at the Co-op. They lasted a good week or more afterwards at the lakehouse!














Mamise, Ben, Jen and godmother of the bride, Ann














The groom's family: brother and best man, Richard, mom Rebecca, dad Charles and grandma Mamise














And The Big Day dawned sunny, clear and warm...first up after breakfast at the hotel was hair up-dos anbd make-up! Codie works her magic on the beautiful bride!



















When we were all perfectly coiffed and made-up, we picked up take-out lunch at Quizno's and brought it back to the girls' room. Bride Stephie, Priest officiant and matron of honour Jen, bridesmaids Emily and Sarah.



















Steph's gift to her attendants was a LONG beach towel (especially for Em) and monogrammed beach bags from LL Bean!














Ben picked up the bridal flowers at The Co-op: "exactly what I wanted! They are perfect!"



















The Dress-back



















and front



















The accessories



















The finished product!



















Sisters



















We walked to The Cathedral along The Green by the Saint John River, taking pictures along the way. Here's Steph and her proud Dad!



















Steph and 2/3 bridesmaids Sarah and Emily (Rev. Jen had to leave to put her other "hat" on at Church!)



















Some terrific shots of the bride




















































Sarah and Emily



















It was just about 3 p.m. and we all had a wedding to get to!
Hasta luego...