Ian was very excited that the church parking lot (which was just being completed) was filled with construction vehicles!
After the pre-rehearsal practice session, we went to lunch at Wendy's, where Ian loved every bit of his first-ever Frosty.
Despite his expression in this picture, Ian thought it was SO cool that he, as the ring bearer, got a shiny white pillow to carry.
Ian made it very clear from the beginning that he was going to RUN down the aisle.
It was nice of Jonathan and Chelsea to invite ALL of us to be a part of the wedding! Matt was a groomsman, Ian was ring bearer, and Kim sang a duet with Matt's sister, Beth.Ian was also very excited that the church parking lot (which was just being completed) was filled with construction vehicles!
After the rehearsal, we headed to the rehearsal dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant overlooking a lake. Matt's parents even planned a fun trivia game for the group after the yummy buffet. We laughed a lot and learned some new facts about Jon & Chelsea.
On the morning of the wedding, Ian spent some time reading with Uncle Jason,
some time rough housing with Aunt Sarah,
some time giggling with Uncle Andrew, and some time playing with Aunt Amy (even though we did a bad job of taking pictures of their time together ... sorry, Aunt Amy!)
The wedding party gathered in a pretty garden before the wedding to capture some neat pictures.
Matt's mom made sure his boutonniere was just right.
Meanwhile, Amy and Kim went to "Sarah's salon" to get our hair done. (It's GREAT to have a sister-in-law that's good with hair!) :)
Then, we all met up at the church for some family pictures. First, the original Schleichers and Chelsea.
Next, the original Schleichers plus the M.A.S. Club (Married A Schleicher).
Later was the entire Schleicher side that was able to make it to the wedding.
We attempted a family picture of just the three of us, but Ian had definitely had enough pictures by this point. :)
After the pictures and before the ceremony, Ian loved playing in the church's nursery, which was stocked with some super awesome toys! Jonny D. (the best man) showed Ian some cool train moves. And then it was time for the wedding!!!!
Ian gave Chelsea a good luck kiss,
and Chelsea and her dad found a quiet moment for prayer. Soon, it was time for Ian's five seconds of fame!
Kim was VERY relieved that our precious yet opinionated two-year-old decided that going up the aisle was a good idea. :)
He delivered the pillow RIGHT to Uncle Jon!
Way to go, bud!
Kim and Beth enjoyed our chance to sing together. Jon and Chelsea had chosen the song "How Beautiful."
Amy not only accompanied our duet but also played the ENTIRE service, including pre- and post-service music. Although she's played piano and/or organ for many church services, this was her first-ever complete wedding service to play for. She was AMAZING!!!!
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Schleicher!! Chelsea, we're so glad to have you in the family!!! :)
What handsome guys! :)
The three brothers ... Matt, Jonathan, and Jason.
After covering Jon and Chelsea in bird seed, we headed to the reception -- a pretty ballroom set above a cute lighting shop in downtown Kalispell. It was a really neat reception site,
and we all had a great time celebrating with the bride and groom!! :)
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