Melrose Park, Illinois, June 1989. Members of Vėtra, the Connecticut folkdance group with which Mr. Irene performed, gather outside the church before our wedding. Vėtra later did a few numbers at the reception.
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
October 18, 2016
Before the Ceremony
Melrose Park, Illinois, June 1989. Members of Vėtra, the Connecticut folkdance group with which Mr. Irene performed, gather outside the church before our wedding. Vėtra later did a few numbers at the reception.
October 5, 2016
September 17, 2016
August 20, 2016
Related by Marriage: Solemn
Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Guests await the beginning of the wedding ceremony.
June 16, 2016
June 3, 2016
May 31, 2016
Related by Marriage: Happy Bridesmaids
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Mr. Irene's maternal Aunt Martha and another attendant appear happy to participate in the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents.
(Stanley is in the doorway. Also, check out the clock behind the bridesmaids.)
April 12, 2016
April 11, 2016
Related by Marriage: Attention
Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. The honor guard at the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents listen to the ceremony.
April 10, 2016
March 25, 2016
Related by Marriage: A Spot to Rest
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Attendants at the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents relax between their duties.
March 14, 2016
March 8, 2016
Bridesmaids
St. George's Parish, Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, May 1953. Lithuanians commonly used folkdresses as wedding garb.
Thanks to my friend Nijole for making this photo available to us.
February 28, 2016
Related by Marriage: An Absorbing Meal
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Guests at the wedding reception of Mr. Irene's Parents enjoy the meal. (There's plenty of Lithuanian Rye on the table.)
February 23, 2016
Related by Marriage: After the Party
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. A bridesmaid from the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents relaxes with a guest and one of the VFW fellows.
(This bridesmaid also was named "Irene." Something about her expression here reminds me of Lady Gaga.)
February 20, 2016
February 18, 2016
After the Ceremony
St. George's Parish, Bridgeport, Chicago, May 1953. My friend Nijole's Mom (standing, wearing the fur stole) attends a wedding.
Thanks to Nijole for making this photo available to us.
February 14, 2016
February 3, 2016
Related by Marriage: In-Laws
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, June 27, 1959. Mr. Irene's Dad and Wally's brother relax before attending Martha and Wally's wedding.
January 21, 2016
Happy Anniversary!
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New Glarus, Wisconsin, August 22, 2015. My Toronto Cousin and Toronto Al today celebrate a wedding anniversary. We love you guys!
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