After the official part, it was time to celebrate. Here are some pics from the reception.
Decorations:
Centerpieces were made from old painted books, apples and apple tree leaves (from mom and dad's yard)
This garden swing (made of old buffalo wagon) was a piece of Thailand.
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My late grandma congratulating us. I'm so happy she was there.
Then the food:
Different kinds of salads
Thai red curry with Yasmin rice
Tom Yum Shrimp soup
Wok vegetables
Karelian pies and bread rolls
And the dessert:
Bebe pastries
French Waffles,
Strawberry and Raspberry Cheesecakes
Dark chocolate lingonberry mousse cake
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(yummy!)
The wedding favors:
Wedding honey
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The wedding surprise:
"Mom, you wanted me to sing at my wedding, and I said no, because it would be too emotional, but I have a surprise for you. I'm going to sing. Hope you'll like it."
Us performing Carrie Underwood's Mama's song. It was hard to sing because everyone was crying. It's such a beautiful song!
And so our life as a married couple started. I found my honey!