We had the honor and privilege of helping at our dear friend’s (Gabi and Philipp) wedding. Anna was Gabi’s witness and I served as the official/unofficial photographer. Without a good flash, it was a bit tough, but here are some of the images from that day.
Philipp about to drive to his wedding.
Gabi right there with him … no superstition here!
The officiant (mayor) reading the vows and ceremony.
As this was a civil service, it wasn’t long before the bride and groom were signing their marriage documents.
This is where Anna came in. She was Gabi’s witness to make it official.
Gabi and Philipp’s hands on their family book.
Apparently, it’s a Bavarian tradition for newlyweds to saw a log together. Gabi’s father, being a consummate outdoors man helped make it happen.
Much of the food was cooked by Gabi’s mother. It was delicious!
Slicing the cake.
Interestingly, all the women in Gabi’s family (sister, sister-in-law, and adopted American sister … everyone except Gabi) were pregnant at the wedding.
The family proper.
Family and friends
Aren’t they cute?? They’re like this *almost* all the time. 🙂
It was a great ceremony, party and visit with Gabi, Philipp and their whole family. We were so pleased to be a part of it.
After we left Bavaria, we headed down to France to begin our new life in France. The next post will (finally) have some images from our time here.
Until then…
–Jim