Thursday, September 17, 2015

A day of celebration

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, it was Jill's and my privilege to attend the wedding ceremony of Luís Gonzalo and Ivania.  They were married at the Civil Registry office in Santa Ana a little after 3:00, and then everyone was invited for a meal and some time together in the home of Ivania's parents in Ayacucho. It was a lovely afternoon.  The ceremony was simple, and our time at Iván and Patricia's was very special.  The newly married couple wanted to sing a few hymns, and they asked Jill and me to share a few thoughts.  They are now living in Quito, so we miss them here.  However, we wish them the very best in their new life together.  They are a very special couple to us!  

The wedding "participants" and their families arrive at the Registro Civil.

Ivania & Luís Gonzalo in front backed up by family and friends (and two ladies who were in the office waiting for something else!)

They look happy!

L-R: Iván & Patricia (Ivania's parents), Gonzalo (Luís Gonzalo's father)

Ivania's three brothers, a cousin and an uncle

Initiating the "ceremony"

It's a done deal!

The happy couple and the witnesses
 (and Rebecca, who just wanted to be in the picture)

With Luís Gonzalo's sister and father

Ivania's four siblings

Ivania's family

A shot of the shoes

The wedding feast

Getting ready to sing

Sorry about the finger in the corner.  This is the best one we have.

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