Wedding, 1999

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We were married on October 2, 1999 at Noerenberg Gardens, in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  We had our reception at a nice B&B in Chaska.
Pre-wedding.  Joana's parents arrived from Portugal several days before the wedding and we visited the garden where we would be married.  We also took Irene and João out to Prescott to meet Sean's parents.
Pre-scuffing shoes Joana on the deck, trying to break in her new shoes.		Wedding dress Joana tries on her wedding dress.
Mom views dress Sean's mom takes a look at the dress.		Dress from front Another view of the dress.
Joana and João Joana and her father on the Al & Alma's cruise .		Gazebo at Noerenberg Gazebo at Noerenberg gardens, where we were married.
Joana at Noerenberg Joana, several days before the wedding.		Flowers Some of the flowers in the garden at Noerenberg.
Gardens at Noerenberg Another view of the gardens at Noerenberg.		Flowers More flowers.
Gardens Yet another view of the gardens.		Gazebo and lake view The gazebo, with Lake Minnetonka in the background.
Jack at home Jack takes a short break from tearing around the living room.		Joana Joana and Kirby at home.
Irene at Noerenberg Joana's Mom during our visit to Noerenberg, prior to the wedding.		Claudette and Irene Sean and Joana's moms get together for lunch at the Mall of America.
Joana at John & Claudette's Joana during a visit to Sean's parents' home in Prescott.
Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.  We did a quick rehearsal at Noerenberg and then adjourned to Al & Alma's for dinner.
At Noerenberg (L to R): Best man Chuck, John & Claudette, Terry (Tom's wife).		At Noerenberg (L to R): Judy (bridesmaid), Joana, Larry, Tom (groomsman), Brigid (Chuck's wife), and Irene.
Dinner at Al & Alma's (L to R): Sean's brother Mark, João, Irene, Larry, Terry.		Tom & Terry chatting w/Sean's parents (L to R): Larry, Terry, Tom, John and Claudette.
Photos from the night before the wedding and from the morning of the wedding day, prior to the ceremony.
Everything ready to go Everything is organized for tomorrow and ready to go.		Suitcase is packed We're all packed for our stay at the bed and breakfast.
Joana Ready to get married!		Joana and Jack Jack is in his bed
Joana getting her hair done Joana at the hairdresser's on the morning of the ceremony.
The ceremony, at Noerenberg Gardens, in Minnetonka.
Bride and bridesmaids Joana with Marlin, Brigid and Judy		Joana's parents João and Irene
Judy and Brigid The ceremony starts		Joana with João Joana's Dad escorts her up the aisle
Joana comes up the aisle Just about there..		The kiss Brand new married couple
We're married! Marlin looks on as we head for the back of the garden.		Happy new couple Sean and Joana
Receiving line Carol (Sean's aunt), Alice (great-Aunt) and Irene (Joana's mom) after the ceremony		John and João Fathers
Irene and Claudette Mothers
From the garden, we drove just a block away to a marine, where we made our "getaway" by boat.  Our boat ride took us across Lake Minnetonka to a dock near our house, where groomsman Tom picked us up and took us home for a few photos and a short visit with Jack and Kirby.
Arriving at the marina We wait to board the boat		Onboard the getaway vehicle Tom and Terry see us off
Saying goodbye Ready to leave the marina		Heading out into lake Actually, they took us to the gas dock, first..
We chat with the driver Everybody is a little bit chilly, too!		Sean and Joana on the boat A bit cold, but happy.
Arriving in Mound We arrive at the dock in Mound, near our house.		Posing in front of the house In our front yard
Handing out biscuits We visit Jack and Kirby in the kennel.		Excited dogs They don't understand why we won't let them out.