Burk Family: Wedding Canadian Style

Cousin Lynne got married in Toronto Friday night. It was a wonderful time. Here are the highlights.

The ceremony took place at St. George's Golf and Country Club in the presence of about 85 people.

First we had the wedding in a small room in front of a beautiful fireplace. It was already decorated for Christmas (since Canadian Thanksgiving was in October, I guess they get started on Christmas a little earlier than we do...)

Awaiting the bridal procession, sitting behind Lauren and Ann

Heather was her matron of honor and Andrew walked her down the aisle. I didn't take any pictures during the exchanging of vows. But, in Canadian weddings, part of the ceremony is where the bride, groom, minister and witnesses all sign the marriage license. Here are some shots of that process.

Lynne signing with Ron looking on; minister showing them where to sign
Dave & Barb, back of Drew in foreground; Andrew in background

Heather signing as Lynne's matron of honor;
one of Ron's three sons (best man) looking on

Minister introducing Mr. & Mrs. Ron Cunningham

After the ceremony, we all moved to the next room where we had a fabulous dinner.

Shot of the room where the dinner took place (sorry it's so poor)

Barbara, Chuck, Dave -- Lauren, Ann
(David Spicer was home sick and missed the whole thing!)

After that, there were toasts and dancing.

Heather & Andrew toasting Ron & Lynne

The happy couple

First dance, one of Ron's three sons looking on in second pic

Bridal party first dance
Heather's husband Jordan has a broken ankle;
one of Ron's sons with his fiancee;
Andrew & another of Ron's sons dancing together

The next morning, we had a family brunch. It was supposed to be at Ann & David's house. But, because David was home sick they decided to move it to Lynne & Ron's house. We really missed seeing David but it was just one of those things...