Sister's Wedding in Alaska - Part 2

The nest day, Friday August 21, 2009, was the wedding day.

Another 20-30 guests were coming in to the lodge, Yentna Station Roadhouse by boat, so we hung out and prepared while waiting for them.

My dad showing off their dog Hooch actually sitting on the couch.

Youngest sister Danielle, and our dad Dan.

My brother Joe's daughter, Roxie, brushed my hair.

I also "helped" her play my dad's guitar.

While waiting for the guests, we had a rehearsal.

Then we did our hair. I also did my sister's hair for her wedding, I was so nervous, I have no experience doing other people's hair!

Jumping ahead to the daughter daddy dance, her hair looks pretty good, no? Phew!

Finally we were ready, bridesmaids lined up on the stairs.

We all marched out, then it was time for my dad to walk Jeanette out. I'll admit - I cried at this moment. Brad was running the music and

taking pictures, so there aren't a lot from this angle.

Pictures of the ceremony:

Eric, ringbearer, was so cute. When Joe went to get the ring, Eric said "I wanna sit down." and promptly sat, so Joe had to bend way down

to get the ring, then when Jeanette bent down to get Joe's ring, Eric promptly stood up for her, cute.

Bridesmaids pic, and Roxie, flowergirl. She was so cute, kept whispering "can I throw my petals now?"

Walking back. Brad got good shots of each pair of bridesmaids / groomsmen...and there was a Gabryszak in nearly every pair!

The bride and groom, and Anthony carrying the train.

Todd and I.

Danielle G. and Ethan.

Matthew G. and Amber.

Joe G. and Maria.

Adam G. and Adrienne.

Jean G. and Dan (first time ever in a tux!).

Groom's parents.

Cutting the cake.

Jeanette and Joe dancing.

I already posted the Daddy - daughter dance, so now to the group photos.

Most important: ALL SIX KIDS TOGETHER for the FIRST TIME in THREE YEARS!!!

Brad and I with Rich and Marge, long-time family friends. They've been coming to the lodge for almost 20 years.

Jeanette and Rich. They've always been like extra parents to us.

The Gabryszak family. Back row: Kimber holding Roxie, Mama (Jean), Papa (Dan), Joe, Anthony. Front row: Danielle, Jeanette, Adam,

Matthew holding Eric.

Brad and I on the beach.

Danielle and I, the doppelganger sisters.

The rest are official-type pictures, so skim if you're bored! It's the first wedding in our family though, and the first time we've all

been together in a LONG time, so I'm throwing them all up here.

The men of the family, Adam, Matthew, Papa, Eric, Joe.

The women of the family, Danielle, Jeanette, Mama, Me.

Joe and his daughter, Roxie.

My parents.

Brad and I and the parents.

This will never be seen again, so I had to document my dad in a tux.

Jeanette and her brothers.

Jeanette and the bridesmaids. She's all grown up!

I missed getting a picture of all the girls showing leg, but here's something to make up for it.

Bride and bridesmaids holding the groom. He was actually nervous, but really? I alone lift his weight weekly, and with Danielle the uber-fishing

guide next to me, and four other women? He was in no danger. :)

Jeanette and her new husband Joe, off to the cabin. Yes, she added yet another Joe to the family: Grandpa Joe, Great Aunt Josephine, Uncle Joe, Cousin Joey, Brother Joe,

now brother in law Joe and his dad Joe.

Anyway, even with my family's penchant for chaos, everything went smoothly, only a few to-be-expected hiccups, and her day was just as she'd

hoped. And a good excuse to visit the family! Not only that, but, long story short a couple of us made up after a several-years long

estrangement (I guess with 6, now 7, kids, it's not surprising we don't all always get along), and were able to catch up, and it was the most wonderful part

of the trip, and we left on a high note.