Saturday, August 28, 2021
Kevin and Carley's Wedding
The day of Kevin and Carley's wedding dawned clear and bright as several of us had breakfast outside the Coast Oliver Hotel. It was a beautiful August summer morning, portending a perfect day. The bridal party, along with the moms of the bride and groom, had a special morning booked for hair, makeup, and getting ready. A few things were forgotten, so David ran them up to the holiday home on the grounds of Covert Farms where the bridal party was getting ready.
David was invited to get dressed with the groom's party. They all got dressed in Kevin and Carley's room. By 10:00 am, David, Kevin, Gera Stancheva, and Allen Greer with help from Matt Tremblay (husband of maid of honor Rachel Tremblay) were together. It was a relaxed time as we hung out and fussed over each other. Kevin's favourite snack is a banana slathered with peanut butter. Carley's gift to Kevin was an engraved spoon along with a banana and peanut butter to celebrate.
Karalee and David drove David's Mom Diana Greer and his cousin Dianne Gillespie to Covert Farms. We all boarded the Big Red Truck to take the ride out to the vineyards where the wedding venue was located. Before long all the wedding attendees were seated and ready for the wedding to start.
The wind blew lightly under a blue sky, keeping us from getting too hot, as the sun shone down. We honored Kevin and Carley's request to put our cameras away during the wedding ceremony. We listened carefully as Kevin and then Carley read their highly personal vows to each other. Then it was time for the traditional kiss, which they did in style, before signing all of the necessary paperwork to complete the wedding.
In what seemed like a blink, Carley Bodrug became Carley Greer, and Carley and Kevin were married. We all headed down the aisle where drinks were waiting for us. The cameras came out as we celebrated the newlyweds.
It took a couple of trips in the Big Red Truck to take us all back to the reception area at Covert Farms. We were greeted by a sign, signature table, and a special table of photographs of family members no longer with us who would have been at the wedding if they were still with us.
The reception started with a wine tasting and charcuterie plate. Then it was time for us all to be seated. A delicious multi-course dinner was served. Then it was time for speeches, including one from David and Karalee and one from Carley's Mom Sandy Featherby. There were more speeches and then it was time for Carley and Kevin to give us their speech as a newlywed couple.
Their friend Hatim Hanafi had prepared a special wedding song which he sang to Kevin and Carley from the bandstand as they watched from the dance floor. Then it was time for the first dance, before the rest of us joined in dancing past midnight. The sky slowly turned from blue to purple to black as the stars came out shining over a perfect wedding. What a great way for Kevin and Carley to start off their married life together.
Video
Carley and Kevin's vidographyer produced an amazing video of the wedding day that captures the beauty and emotion of the moment.
Photos
Enjoying Breakfast Outside the Coast Hotel Oliver
Location of the Bridal Party Dressing
Pool Outside the Dressing Building
Morning Looking Over the Valley from Covert Farms Family Estate
David Greer and Carley Bodrug First Thing in the Morning
Gera Stancheva Helping Allen Greer
Kevin Greer Happy on His Wedding Day
Gera Laying Out Everything for Getting Dressed
Matt Tremblay and Allen Getting Dressed for the Wedding
Kevin Greer's Favourite Snack is Peanut Butter on a Banana
Carley Gifted Kevin an Engraved Spoon for Peanut Butter and Banana
Matt Tremblay Helping Kevin Get Dressed
Beautifully Engraved K/C Suspenders for the Wedding
Gera Stancheva Ready for the Wedding
Kevin Greer and His Grooms: Gera Stancheva and Allen Greer
David, Kevin, and Allen Greer
David, Gera, Kevin, Allen, and Matt
Arriving at the Wedding
Left: Alex, Natasha, Wendy, and Stewart Wilson
Right: Allen Greer with Flowers and Karalee Greer
On the Big Red Truck
Visiting on the Trip to the Wedding Venue
David Thrilled that Kevin and Carley are Getting Married
Kevin's Gran Diana Greer Gives Him a Big Hug
Karalee Hugs Kevin with Allen Watching
Ready for the Wedding on a Beautiful Saturday Afternoon
Groom's Side of the Wedding Seating
Gathering After the Wedding
Carley Greer, Karalee Greer, Diana Greer
Kevin and Carley Greer Are Now Married
Kevin Greer, Natasha, Alex, Wendy, and Stew Wilson, and Carley Greer
Another View Showing the Beautiful Train of Carley's Dress
Dianne Gillespie and Diana Greer
Welcome Sign at the Wedding Reception
An Instant Camera and Cards Were Used to Record Thoughts for the Newlyweds
Photos of Family Members No Longer with Us, but In Our Thoughts at the Wedding
Left: Jim Craig, Kevin's Grandfather
Right: Jim Greer, Kevin's Papa
Beautiful Table Decorations
Every Plate Adorned with a Welcome Card
Custom Made Cookies by Sophia Wong (Sugar Cookies and Confections)
David Greer and His Mom Diana Greer So Happy to be Together
Lisa Gailing with Carley and Kevin Greer Enjoying Drinks Before the Reception
Allen Greer, Matt Tremblay, and Rachel Tremblay Enjoy the Wine Tasting and Appetizers
The Wedding Party Having Fun on the Giant Jumping Ball
Live Music Before the Reception
Maid of Honor Rachel Tremblay Smiling at the Head Table
Diana Greer Watching Everyone Enjoy the Wedding
Benita Yi and Karalee Greer
Wendy Riches, Alex Wilson, Wendy Tremblay, and Benita Yi Visit
Kaleb Wallace, Sophia Wong, Daniel Cintora Guerrero, and Jocelyn Greer
Enjoying the Wedding Dinner
Last of the Sunlight Over the Mountains
Wedding Cake Made by Sophia Wong (Sugar Cookies and Confections)
Beautiful Fruit Crumbles Individually Made for Dessert
Closeup of the Fruit Crumbles
Carley and Kevin with Kevin's Gran Diana Greer
Benita Yi and Allen Greer with Allen's Gran Diana Greer
The Head Table Looks on as the Speeches Start
Kevin and Carley Get Ready to Speak to Us All
Music, A Dance Floor, Friends, and Family Enjoying the Reception as the Sky Slowly Darkens
More Music After Dinner
Kevin and Carley Listen and Watch as Their Friend Hatim Hanafi Sings to Them
Karalee Visiting with the Wilson Family
Karalee and David Enjoying Their Son's Wedding
Kevin and Carley with Their First Dance