Guntersville State Park - Guntersville AL

Guntersville State Park - Guntersville, AL 

 Our plans for a summer traveling through Alaska were postponed. Instead of travelling northwest, we headed to Alabama. Our youngest son, Sidney, married his long-term girlfriend, Emma, of 4.5 years blessing our family with a new daughter in law. We are so excited to welcome Emma as the newest Rivard.

The rehearsal dinner was at a park that overlooked Guntersville Lake.  We stepped outside to enjoy the sunset views. The catered dinner was nice and there was an abundance of food. The greatest part of that was the catering staff did all of the setting up and clean up after it was over.

He looks a little nervous to me!!!!! The lady who made the cake did an incredible job!! It was stunning. 

Emma's dad escorted her down the aisle. She was so beautiful in her wedding dress. She looked a tad nervous as well. Their lives were about to be forever changed. Her brothers and sisters stood with her as part of the bridal team. It was so nice to see the brothers supporting her for this special day. The concept of a bridesmen was a cool twist to the typical line of bridesmaids. 

 

I love the expression on Emma's face as they started to walk down the aisle. Hopefully, they will always be this happy and in love.

Dennis was the only brother that came down for the wedding. We were so thankful to share this time with him. Life is never dull when Dennis is around. He keeps everyone around him in a great mood and laughing. 

Megan and Adrian also came down for the wedding. It is always great to spend time with them.

They have come to see us several times since we have been travelling. They also take care of all our mail and things when we are on the road. We are so thankful for all the work they do for us. 

Dad looks a bit happy and proud to share this day with them. Mark has taught him so many life skills he will need as an adult. 

We were chatting with our boy after he gave us a giant, wet hug! He had been swimming and felt we also needed to get wet. Almost all of the bridal party, except the bride, ended up fully dressed in the pool before the night was over. They had a ball together enjoying this memorable night. 

We were able to see Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Rivard after their honeymoon, with Bella, the newest addition.

The honeymoon to the Dominican Republic at an all adult, all inclusive resort was our wedding gift to them. 

The wedding took place outside at Emma's grandfather's house on the lake. The home and the views were simply amazing. They had a large bridal party with many of their friends. They all seemed to have had a great time with each other. Some of the groomsmen have been friends with Sid since first grade.  Lifelong friends are like family. We are so glad that they both have such good friends to share their day with them. The weather was insanely hot, so we were very thankful for the trees. The reception followed the wedding at his house also. The home was custom built specifically for entertaining, so the setting was perfect. The tables were set up overlooking the lake. It was a great weekend with family and friends.

We got the last one married off.... whew....