Wonderful Wedding Week

After dropping off Betty at the Airstream dealer in Portland (her 3rd visit), Jeff and I took a red-eye to Jacksonville, FL where Jeff's parents Elaine and Jim picked us up and drove us to St. Augustine. We were all visiting to attend Jeff's brother Scott's wedding to Judy deGrandpre on August 26th. Since I didn't take pictures during the wedding, miraculously, I have no pictures of the bride and groom together!

Evan, Ben and Grandma Elaine

It was so nice to get a good portion of the Clark family together for the wedding.  Second to Judy, Elaine was the happiest woman around, surrounded by all of her family.  "The boys" including Scott, Jay, Jeff, Jim, Evan and Ben enjoyed a trip to the old fort as well as swimming at the beach and even shopping with Grandma Elaine.  Who knew Hawaiian shirts were a thing with college guys?




Elaine & Jim
On Friday night we had dinner and drinks to introduce members of the families who had not yet met. Afterward, we had a great time on a Ghost Tour around the city.

Ghost Trolly













The wedding was held at Casa de Solana, a beautiful period bed and breakfast in the old town.

Jeff, Jay and Ben
Judy had the bridal party up for champagne to relax a bit before the wedding.  I will only share one picture of the bride since her album will be the one for all to see.  What a fun wedding and wonderful addition to the family!

Mother of the Groom &
Stepmother of the Bride

The Lovely Bride














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