Welcome to Wes and Sarah's Wedding Album
Descanso Gardens, La Canada- Flintridge, Los Angeles area
The Rehearsal
The rehearsal was lots of fun, although I don't think either Wes or Sarah had expected Dilbert or Dogbert in the groomsmen's line-up!
Marty Perea, Allison Fish, bridal director, Sarah, Wes, Rev. Bill Johnson
(a Biggs surprise: he was Wes's mom's youth minister back
in 1960!!!!!) , Dogbert, Dilbert, Scot Frazier, Chris Chasteen, Yosha
Bourgea, Jordan Crane
Click on these links to see more rehearsal pictures!
The wedding director had us practice the line-up.
And we practiced linking arms, aka "But I'll be a girl tomorrow!".
Sarah and Wes practiced their vows with brother `book ends'
Here the vows were practiced as seen from the `other side'
After the rehearsal we all had a great Italian dinner at Louise's Trattoria in Pasadena
Wes and Sarah had a great time or detail of Wes
Lisa had a great time with Sarah and the rest of us too
Click here to read the beautiful poem
that Wes wrote for Sarah & the ceremony and had his Dad read during
the wedding ceremony.
and/or
Click on these links to see some pictures from the ceremony!
Processional
At the beginning of the ceremony Wes and his
mother walk each other down the aisle or detail
where Wes seated his Mom and waited for his bride
Wes's father, Dave Biggs, followed them up
the aisle
Then Sarah's brother Bobby escorted their
mother, Connie down the aisle
Harry Bradley, Sarah's new step-father,
trailed
The minister, Rev. William Johnson came
next
Best Man, Scot Frazier approaches
Wes's friend, Chris Chasteen, escorts
Sarah's friend, Allison Fish
Yosha, Marty, & Jordan made a colorful
threesome or detail
Maid of Honor, Lisa Anzalone
approaches
Wes, Scot, Yosha, Marty, and Jordan await
the bride
Wes's brother Jody served as an usher
also. Here he too awaits the bride
Exchange of Vows
As at picture link to the left, pledging more
love
Readings
"A Choir of Angels" poem by Wes Biggs read by Mr. David Biggs,or
detail
"35" by e e cummings read by Mr. Harry Bradley
Exchange of Rings
I now pronounce you Man & Wife!
Recessional
Bobby & Jody are brothers-in-law now!
The guests start to head to the reception aka
the setting
This section contains links to photos taken of the wedding participants during the photography session immediately prior to the ceremony
Wes introduces his mom to Sarah's great aunt
from Chicago while other family members look on
Sarah and Wes on the bridge in the
Japanese Tea Garden
Sarah adjusts her gown on the bridge
with Wes
Sarah poses with her family in the
Japanese Tea Garden
The Groomsmen with Wes in their tuxes
Wes and Sarah with her parents
The reception was held in Descanso Gardens in Van De Kamp Hall. There was a great DJ, and wonderful `surf/punk/funk' music provided by The Mash Notes, (friends of Wes and Sarah's), that got EVERYONE up and dancing!
You may click on these links to pictures from the reception. [under construction]
Wes's proud parents outside Van De Kamp Hall
or detail
The Biggs clan gathers outside prior to
attending the reception
The groomsmen looking great in their
tuxes!
Van De Kamp Hall awaits the
guests
The wedding party waits outside to
announced
The Biggs clan toasts Wes & Sarah
Another view of the newlyweds first dance!
and yet another and yet another !!
Grandpa & Grandma Biggs - still going strong in
their 70's & 80's!
Aunt Linda and cousin Eileen enjoy getting
reacquainted
Yosha dancing with Wes's cousin Eileen
from Oregon, who at 15 was the youngest attendee!
Chris, Yosha and Scot read a poem they wrote about Wes, and also Scot's unique nuptial toast/poem
Wes shares a laugh with his Aunt Linda,
while in the background his Mom (Kathy) and cousin Eileen
dance.
Wes and his groomsmen hold an impromptu conference!
Jordan and KT, looking colorful
Wes's mom and her mom, Lee Claypole
3 of Sarah's other male admirers, Harry Bradley, Dave Biggs, Bobby Jones
Everyone wanted to dance with Marty: Wes
danced with Marty, and Grandpa danced with
Marty, in fact, they really rocked
out!
Thank you for your virtual visit to the Wes & Sarah's Wedding
Album.
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