My Church Wedding February 23, 1970
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My marriage to Hans-Michael Schäfer began on February 2, 1970, with the civil ceremony together with his family in Germany. A day later I flew back to California to start preparations for the church ceremony which then took place on my birthday. It was a Monday, but also a holiday. Michael had arrived just a couple of days before. Here are a few of the photos documenting this day in my life. |
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putting in the "lucky" penny
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Bridesmaid Debbie Armstrong putting on the garter
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guests signing in at the church, Cheryl Tate watchin over
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my arrival, Bridesmaid Terry Starkey holding the veil
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the groom shows Father where to sign the German family book
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Michael and my older brother, Bob
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waiting for the bride..... Michael - Bob - Carl |
Carl leads mom down the aisle
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my Grandpa Fagan behind him, Cindy Armstrong, Mrs. Butler, Margie Butler
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Bridesmaid Debbie
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Bridesmaid Terry
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Cheryl
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greeting Terry's dad
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greeting Margaret Baker and "Igor" from the folk dancers |
, Mrs. Coronado with daughters
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In 1959 I was flower girl at Mrs. Coronado's wedding. In the mean time, from what I've heard, she became an alchoholic and commited suicide. |
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Debbie, Cindy, and Mrs. Armstrong
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dad with his father-in-law, Grandpa Fagan
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Joe Smith with Grandpa Fagan
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, Girl talk with mom, me, and Harriot Smith
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with Mrs. Butler
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Carl the bartender. Boy was he handsome back then
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throwing the bouquet
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caught by Linda Armstrong
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removing the garter
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Caught by folk dance friend Joe Cambell (jumping up) who some years later died in a car accident. From what I heard, a drunken driver hit him as he left a restaurant with friends.
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The dress still fits.... 2008
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Up-dated: 05.07.2011