The Practice:
The wedding was held at the home
of Dana's grandparents

The minister was actually good friends of the Reif family
-He also conducted weddings all over the Portland area

-It all seemed a little confusing but with friend's
and family around we knew it would work out

-We joked with Nicholas that this looks like a shotgun wedding

-Lorraine, Sean and Dana's grandfather

The Wedding Day:

-The wedding day was beautiful, sunny and in the mid 60's

-Dana's mother and grandmother spent hours
preparing the food and decorations

-Nick says he was not nervous but we knew otherwise

-Dana's mother Karen arranging the roses for the wedding

-Karen, Dana and Ashley

-Proud mother and sister preparing the final touches for the bride

-Ashley (bridesmaid) and Elliot (best man)

-The last moments

-Ashley and Elliot in the wedding march

-Sean and Dana

-Who gives this woman?

-The minister talks about Nicholas and Dana

-The friends and family listen intently

-The vow and ring exchange

-Two mothers agree to love each other's children

"You may kiss the bride"

"Ladies and Gentlemen may I introduce Dana and Nicholas Oakley"

Various Wedding Pictures:

Let's Make this Legal:

-Their legal

-He does not have second doubts

The Reception Begins:

-Proud mother in law

-Proud father

-Proud best friend

-Lorraine, Dana and Allan

-Proud Grandparents

-Rose covered wedding cake

-Private moment with Dana's grandfather

-Gifts from all over the world

-Champagne toast and locking of arms

Elliot tells Nick he struggled for weeks trying to recall
something pleasant about growing up with his brother

-Ashley says she knew Nick was going to propose months ahead of time

-She could tell they were in love long ahead of anyone else.

-After a wonderful afternoon and early evening Nick and Dana
slipped out for honeymoon at Seaside, Oregon

Some special pictures a few days later in Newport, Oregon