The Oley Family: Gena and Dan Tie the Knot!

After Papa's retirement party, I drove home, packed up the car, grabbed Mari and we headed to Houston! I made an appointment with my customers for Thursday since I was going to be down there. We were apparently right in front of the storm the entire way. A huge storm came through here Wednsday night thrpugh Friday. We found out when we got home that our power was out for 3 days! I guess it was a good time to be out of town! Helped me clean out my refrigerator and freezer, too!

After my lunch appointment on Thursday, Gena, Melissa, Erin, and I headed out to get manis/pedis! It was the cheapest and best manicure I've ever had. They practically gave a full massage with it! Neck, arms, shoulders, etc. Great and it was only $32 for both!

That night was the welcoming soiree for all the wedding party at Mimi and Dziadek's house.

(Tom attempting to photo bomb)

I still love him . . .

Dan and Marek . . .

Friday morning was the Bridal luncheon in our Parlor Sweet. It was so fun and just perfect. The food, decorations, napkins, gifts, etc were amazing.

Gena posing with the Hostesses, Sharon and Maureen.

Jessica, Mimi, Gena, and me . . .

Gena and I before heading down to the pool!

There were chair massages by the pool and cold towels for our necks. It was such a relaxing day!

That night we all got dressed and headed to the rehearsal.

Our family photo . . .

Oops!! Mari was missing!

Mari took the kids back to the hotel for room service and a movie while Tom and I headed to the rehearsal dinner. All the speeches were great and funny! We watched the video montage I made for them and mingled with family and friends.

Gena and Dan posing by their life sized Mexican Fiesta picture . . .

One of the last family photos with Gena as an Oley!

DanGina is our nickname for them. :) It's not cruel considering ours is "JackAce" and Brian and Jessica's is "BJ". . .

WEDDING DAY!!

Standing room only in Mimi's bathroom in the morning for up-dos!! Mimi did everyone's hair in the wedding with the exception of Tammy! She's amazing - she still found time to get herself ready and get there on time!

I curled Madelyn's hair in preparation for her up-do from Mimi . . .

Hair up, dresses on, make-up done - waiting outside the hotel for the trolley!

On the trolley heading to the church . . .

In the Bridal Suite getting finishing touches and Gena dressed!

Madelyn resting before her big moment!

It was so touching to watch Mimi put her veil that she wore in her wedding on her only daughter in the very room that she got ready in for her own wedding! Her and Dziadek also got married at St. Annes 39 years ago July, 4th. She said it was about 100 deg in this room when she was here. Ugh - hot bride = angry bride in my book!