Allen Stanton and Jessica Reese
Wed
November 20, 2010
at
Cochino Lodge
November is always full of surprises. The weather is cool then hot, but the day of the wedding was wonderful. It was just right. The blue sky overhead was the ultimate umbrella for a wedding. Friends and relatives came from Polk and San Jancino Counties and the towns of Livingston, Legette, Cold Springs and Lake Livingston. The law enforcement officials from these counties were well represented. Some were family, others cooked, and the music was by the Canine Unit officials. The guests were many and most had
law enforcement connections.
A Beautiful bride just before the ceremony began. I love the beautiful smile.
A Beautiful bride just before the ceremony began. I love the beautiful smile.
The couple just about to begin the ceremony
So Picturesque a Couple
Unity Sand Ceremony
The Couple and the Officiant
a .k. a. the Grandfather of the Groom
The Bride and her Father
The traditional garder
On their way to the alter. Father and Daughter
A Fall Cake so appropriate. Colors were wonderful
Made by cake artist Marsha Jordan of Livingston, Texas
The chapel also known as the Cabana when the benches are used on the lawn. A great place for tables and a small private gathering of the wedding guests either before or after the wedding.
The Refreshment cart. Handy for the hot dips and chips.
The Canoe, whimsical for drinks, fruit, cheese and other refreshments. Just Help yourself.
Near the Water with a warm breeze surrounding the ceremony.
Guests from Lake Livingston, Welcome to Cochino Lodge.
A great guest.
More family and friends
The Crowd stood up to welcome the bride to the alter
What a surprise, was this an old hound dog?
How did he get here?
Lodge table and decor
Father and Daughter
The first Kiss at Cochino
just after the ceremony
Simple but elegant table decor
Bouquet of flowers
Delicious and so colorful and attractive
Friend
Groom and Grandfather.
Handsome groom just minutes before the ceremony
The Grooms cake by Marsha Jordan of Livingston.
Father of the Groom, a great help throughout all the decorating and rearranging.
Mother of the Groom, great in orchestrating the decoration and carrying out the wishes of the bride and groom. She made it seem so easy and effortless. There was a lot of work, but she pulled it off without a hitch. Great Food too and well presented. Lot of great ideas.
Those guys from the Lake area.
Inside the Lodge
Colors were so complimentary to the natural surroundings.
Main Lobby
Just married
Look at that sky, especially for the new couple
"Blue Skies"
"Nothin' but Blue Skies from now on"
Second Kiss, they get better.
....and better
Little bird cage for cards and letters
Having a great time
Photo by the Groom's mom.
Double wedding ring quilt made by grandmother
to keep the new couple warm.
Lovely idea. Quilt blocks made by the Groom's mom.
Each block is signed with warm wishes and later
stitched together to make a quilt for the new couple.
A large crowd on the East Lawn
Gifts for the guests. Delicious salsa in cut glass jars with colorful tag commemorating the day.
Made lovingly by the Groom's Mother.
An invitation that could not be refused.
West Gallery Refreshments
Right before the guests arrived.
The Legette Cooks arrived with a lot of expertise
This was a big rig full of delicious cookin'
Sam Lattner and Mark Jones cooked most of the morning
There was enough food for a multitude.
I liked these guys.They were fun.
The Boat
These Two are Double Enforcement !!!
Friends
West Gallery
A tropical feel
The Band
"Branded"
A great sound that had the surrounding forest swaying.
These Guys were good!!!
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