Gathering of guests in our yard
Gentlemen at the threshold.
Proud brother (best man), mother&father of the groom
Me with Timoha (the groom)
Sveta
More guests!
Guys decorating their cars with ribbons
Putting the groom to work
Candy distributor
Heeeeere is the limo!
In case we're thirsty...
Best man
The driver
With favorite dad
Meeting the bride's family
Bride's siter, Ira (famous Kazakh actress).
Cosa Nostra family
The bride's protectors - it won't be easy to go pass them!
"Hi, there - can I get my bride, please?"
"Not so fast, answer these questions first!"
The bride's girlfriends give our groom more challenges at each step.
Up, up we go!
Patiently waiting for Tima's answers.
The bodyguard
Bride's dad and her uncle
Next challenge - smell the roses and guess which one belongs to Masha!
The supoort group.
In case you need an electrician....
There she is!
First kiss
And... action!!!
Celebrations at Masha's apartment
Finally, all 3 siblings are in the same shot
The blushing bride
Going down, down...
Tima, hurry up!
With Lena, Maid of Honor.
Passing by the Convention Complex (with the Alatau Mountains in the background).
Two moms
Local ZAGS (Records of Acts of Citizens’ Status).
The Koshelevs
Stepan prepping himself for best man's duties :).
Goodbye, freedom!
Mama & papa
The ceremony hall
Feeling patriotic...
Both set of parents
Signing their freedom away
Masha doesn't seem to mind
Witnesses' signatures
Exchange of vows
The first dance (it was the waltz from "My gentle and tender beast" movie)
More champagne, Syava!
To sweeten the deal...
Congratulations from the elders.
Grandma's blessing
We're married!
Off to the reception!
Leaving the escort behind in the dust
Punks
Serega't turn to pour champagne
Celebrating in the city park near Old Square
With my high school history teacher
New sister!
At the restaurant
Here they are again!
Mom is carrying the traditional bread, which the newlyweds had to eat
Cutting the ribbon into a new life
Our lovely MC (she works for a famous "Russian Radio" station)
More toasts from the relatives
The wedding meal - rice, french fries, fish (followed by roasted lamb, which was delicious)
Surprise - "Boney M" group is alive and well!
The most important part of the evening - the cake :)!
The first pieces of cake are given to the parents.
The bouquet game - yep, I caught it...
Honey, where is the garter?
The last surprise of the evening - fireworks!
