Beautiful Wedding

I can't get the correct color of pink, so I'm going with the green from Jisca and Brent's wedding.  OK, I'm not sure this is the green either, but I'll continue.
We got up early and N went down to Suite 501, a.k.a., Hanneke, Jim, Mirjam, Pierre, and kids suite, to begin curling the little girls' hair.  What a blessing to once again get the opportunity to work with little girls for a special occasion.  Brought back lots of memories of times when I curled my girls' and granddaughters' hair for something special.
Then, off to the church.  Our car was driven by Alex, a friend of Jisca from hotelschol.  We had a great time driving through the beautiful countryside and into wine country.  It was wonderful.  The wedding was held in a very quaint little counry church, with stained glass windows and a thatched roof.  There were beautiful little gardens, and a cemetery surrounding the building.  Everyone was in a very anticipatory mood as we have all waited for this event.
Jisca and Brent did a wonderful work on this beautiful celebration.  Everything was so beautiful and special.  Brent was so anxious to become Jisca's husband that he even jumped the gun a little with his "I will."  It was good to lighten the atmosphere and we all had a giggle.  The pastor gave a wonderful message of love and marriage based on Christ being in the center.  Brent's father read Scripture in English, and Jisca's Dad read the same passage in Dutch.  It was a special touch.  It is very evident that both families whole- heartedly welcome the couple into their respective families. 
The reception was 'stunning.'  Jisca and Brent enjoyed their 'party' immensely, as did all the guests.  The room was beautiful, all the little details perfect, and the food outstanding.  I wish I could do pictures, but alas, not yet.  Check out Coby deBlaeij's fb for pics very soon.  Coby also did a video of the event, and we watched it this afternoon. 
This morning we were blessed to be picked up for church by the Pastor Rich who performed the wedding ceremony.  He and his family stopped by the hotel on their way to church to give us a ride.  It was a wonderful worship experience in a very small Nazarene Church in Cape Town.  We fell in love with their family.  We hope to connect with them again before we leave.  They are warm and wonderful people. 
After a delicious brunch in Suite 501, we watched Jisca and Brent open their wedding gifts.  What a fun time.  They received many wonderful things.  This couple is much beloved by many.  It is so great to be an 'adopted' part of their family.  We have thoroughly enjoyed our time with them.
Tomorrow we are going on a safari.  Very excited.  Have to be on the road at 6:30am!  Must get some sleep tonight.
The adventure continues.................................