Ben & Caroline Wedding Reception


This past weekend our friends Ben and Caroline held a wedding reception on Vancouver Island. It was so great to spend time with them again, and here how married life has been since they have been married for a few months already. Here is a picture of Andrea and Sarah who stood on behalf of Caroline. Their flowers had been put together by Ben's sisters and were absolutely gorgeous!
Ben and Caroline shared their vows again in a quaint little church (St Mary's) and held the reception in Ben's parents backyard.

When we arrived we were surprised to see a carnival set up - that's right a carnival!

At first I was a little hesitant as games are not often my favorite thing, (especially in a skirt) but after particapating in a few it wasn't long til we were laughing hysterically and enjoying ourselves immensely. I mean who couldn't have fun throwing an axe at a stump, shooting a paint ball gun at targets in the bush, throwing mini balls into jars and hitting targets.


There was even prizes awarded. Both Louise and I were so proud of our hubbies and their massive winnings (a party favour bow and arrow, and some chocolates)

The best part was the smoked salmon and yummy meal, after which the happy couple cut the cake...with a sword! Here's a few of us from Vancouver that came over for the fun...

Comments

Carlene said…
Sounds like you all had fun! I love her dress. Its funny being so cold here and seeing you guys in your lovely summer gear. Ange, so tough with the axe, but so pretty in your dress... very oxymoronish! Now did I spell that right Glenna?
11:28 pm
Audrey Whitesides said…
looks fun!
11:40 pm
jamie said…
aww thanks for posting pics of that! How neat.. my DTS was filled with love birds! Hope to see you guys soon!
10:49 am
Reesh said…
In the last picture you like the cast of Grease or something! Sounds like a great reception idea. When we get married again we'll have to do that! When are you coming to Vancouver Island to see us?
11:18 am
Leigh Oliver said…
Too bad we didn't get any photos of paintabll, that was my favorite!!!
4:18 am
Oh Joy said…
Of course you did Carlene!

Where is Wade?
12:06 am
Angela Oliver said…
he is off galavanting after Sophia somewhere...
we really are rather...posed aren't we?
it's funny how YWAM'ers can pose for pictures so easily!
2:01 pm
Ross O said…
Me too, loved the photo of my super cool Son and oh so lovely Angela, my only daughter in-law, sorry, bit carried away there,can't help it, great photo.They won prizes, what a great day.
8:30 am
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