The Marriage of Helen Rose and Christopher Davis

Wedding Summary, as posted to alt.wedding on 29 July 1993.

Who?

When?

Where?

Why?

The reason came down to our families. They had not been pressuring us, but we thought it important that we get married for them. My Grandmother was going to be visiting the USA from England. So we thought "what the hell".

Who attended?

• My parents, Rosaleen and Steve Rose, from Aurora, Ohio.
• My sister, Emma Rose, from Aurora, Ohio.
• My paternal Grandmother, Helen Rose, from Bedworth, Warwickshire, England.
• My Aunt and Uncle, David and Patricia Rose, from Coventry, West Midlands, England.

• Christopher's parents, Jon and Judie Davis, from Steilacoom, Washington.
• Christopher's brother, Jason Davis, from Steilacoom, Washington.
• Christopher's maternal Grandmother, Betty Kip, from Scottsdale, Arizona.

Friends, all from Ohio unless otherwise stated.

• Marci Yesowitch and her date, Timothy Miller. Marci was living in Louisville, Kentucky, and Timothy was living in San Antonio, Texas.
• Vera and Joey Croce, from Steilacoom Washington
• Laura Uhl
• Michelle Lantos
• Maria Collura
• Linda Brown
• Audrey Moore
• Ruth and Chas Ridley
• Nan Ridley, from Isle of Wight, England

• Rosemary Nolan
• Janet Tropeano
• John Power
• Mike Cassidy
• our boss, Mitch Kapor

What kind of food was served?

Guacamole and Spicy Salsa with Corn Tortilla Chips
Phyllo Purse with Black Beans, Pepper Jack Cheese, and Fresh Coriander

Assisted Buffet Dinner:

• Grilled Beef Kabobs with Sweet Red Onions, Snow Mushrooms, and Garden Tomatoes, marinated in Olive Oil, Garlic, and Fresh Herbs
• Grilled Boneless Breast of Chicken, Pineapple and Mango en Brochette with a fresh ginger and hoisin sauce
• Grilled Gulf Shrip and Sweet Red and Green Peppers en Brochette with Coriander Dipping Sauce
• Chilled Red Skin Potatoes and French-Cut Green Beans a la Nicoise
• Composed Salad of romaine lettuce, radicchio, fresh watercress, orange slices, strawberries, and kiwi fruit with raspberry vinaigrette
• Assorted Freshly Baked Breads and Rolls

We also had two wedding cakes, one English, one American. The English was a traditional fruitcake (aka "Christmas Cake") with marzipan (brought over especially for the occasion in my Grandmother's carryon bags :-) and Royal Icing. The American was a chocolate cake with white frosting.

Pictures

All of the pictures are in JPEG format.

• A picture of both immediate families. The back row, from left to right, my Dad (Steve Rose), my sister (Emma Rose), Chris' brother (Jason Davis), Christopher's Dad (Jon Davis). The front row, from left to right, my Mom (Rosaleen Rose), me (Helen Rose), my husband (Christopher Davis), Christopher's Mom (Judie Davis).
• A picture of my sister and I
• A picture of My husband, Christopher Davis, and his brother, Jason Davis.
• A picture of Christopher's parents (Jon and Judie Davis), and Christopher and I.
• A picture of Christopher and I, long view.
• A picture of Helen's parents and Christopher and Helen.
• A picture of The Grandmas. My Grandma is next to me (she's the one with the red hair). Christopher's Grandma is next to him.
• A picture of Emma, Helen, Christopher, and Jason
• A picture of Christopher
• A picture of The Tent. It was green. Of course :-)
• A picture of Emma and Jason
• A picture of Helen's Auntie Pat and Uncle David, along with Helen and Chris
• A picture of The wedding balloons. Instead of flowers (which we are allergic to), we had helium filled balloons. The day after the wedding the balloons went off to Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Much better than flowers that die.
• A picture of The English Wedding Cake.
• Yet Another picture of Just Helen
• A picture of The Vile Gate that my parents had put up in the back yard. We've been joking we're going to accidentally knock it down.
• A picture of Christopher and Helen, outside, after the ceremony.
• Yet Another Picture of Christopher and Helen.
• Are you bored of seeing pictures of us?.
• A picture of Helen, alone, outside after the ceremony. My Grandmother has this picture on her wall.
• Last one. Christopher and I outside after the ceremony.