The Maine Contingent is welcomed to the Ukraine
Friday night. Let the decorating begin.
Always a bridesmaid...
Saturday, the wedding day begins at the home of Gabriella's parents.
Awaiting the arrival of the groom.
The groom arrives at the his soon to be in-laws house.
The best man sings a request to the brides family on behalf of the groom.
Yee ha, it's a go!
Gabriella and her mother.
Janos and his mother.
Janos and Gabriella's mother.
Gabriella with Janos' parents.
So happy together.
Gabriella and her brother.
Steve recruits Danny, Janos' brother, for camp staff 2012.
From Gabriella's village to Janos' village for the ceremony at Janos' church.
Security.
Stump speech.
He's a lumberjack (and he's OK)
Janos' grandmother.
no really, 1595!
Steve is building one of these for me in the PL chapel.
This is a move: Sing it Janos! well, at least hum it.
This is a movie too: the vows.
Janos with his pastor.
Janos and his grandmother.
The reception bus.
The couple make a clean get away.
On to the castle.
what's that spot on your shirt Artie?
Liz and Scott elope.
On to the reception!
The first dance.
The next morning at the hotel.
Gifts.
Soviet monument outside our hotel.
View from the hotel.
Scott and Matt off to explore.
Back at the Barta's, more gifts!
Gabriella's dad shows us his wine-making hobby.
Visiting Janos' grandmother.
Janos' family.
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At the Market.
Steve, please don't leave. No really, don't leave.
My final lunch with the happy couples before leaving for Budapest.