After a week of rain, it did not look good for a outside ceremony for the Schumacher/Tangen wedding. Sunday afternoon, however, turned out to be a beautiful day as folks were able to enjoy canoe trips on the lake, hiking on the trails and visiting outside. It did get a little nerve wracking as a cell moved from the northeast dropping rain and hail to the south. But right before the ceremony was to begin, the skies cleared and there was sunshine for the ceremony. One of the highligts of the weekend was the forming of the band "Agnes". The group had never played before but were all related in some way and named themselves after Grandmother Agnes. The bride and groom were also part of the band.
Dining room ready for the reception.
Receiving area.
Cell to the south that had some heavy rain and hail. Thankfully it stayed south and moved to the southwest. Photo taken from west tower of lodge.
A few sprinkles a half hour before the ceremony. Didn't look to promising but then a break in the clouds so the chairs were quickly wiped off.
Ben telling the pastor to slow down and take it easy.
Taking a swing before the ceremony.
Rain clouds to the south, west and north but a circle of clear above Maplelag just in time for the ceremony.
Father of the bride escorting the bride.
A chipmunk taking advantage.......
.....of Lucky taking a nap during the ceremony.
Wedding cake.
Table setting in dining room for reception.
Punch bowl area.
The new band Agnes, playing for the first time and featuring the bride and groom They even had t-shirts made!! They named themselves after Grandmother Agnes.
Paul and Meg pulled 8 rings off the Kransekake Monday morning at the end of the Scandinavian Smorgasbord.
