As I have been working my way through the scanned photo bonanza I received from my sister a year and a half ago (how time flies!), I have found some lovely family gems that I was not expecting. Among them were these beautiful wedding photos for one of my cousins, with full identifications on the backs!
As documented in the informative notes on the backs of the photos (thank you to whichever incredibly intelligent person did this!), this is the wedding of Andrea Michelle Ellis (daughter of Daniel Ellis and Patti Montgomery) and Ronald J. Bean, which was celebrated on May 27, 1999 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Not all the relationships are stated in the notes. Albert and Imogene Ellis are the parents of Daniel, Randy, and Michael. Daniel and Patti are the parents of Bill and Andrea. Patti's parents (Andrea's maternal grandparents) are Bill and Betty Montgomery. Elise is Randy's wife. And I have to admit I don't know where Elizabeth fits in. Maybe she is on the Bean side.
The beautiful bride, Andrea Ellis, is my 2nd cousin 1x removed through the Ellises, to whom I am related on my paternal grandmother's side, the Gauntts. Of all the people in the photos, I knew Albert and Imogene, and I think I may have met Michael once (I know I've talked to him on the phone). But they're all my relatives, and I am happy to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Ronald and Andrea's wedding (which actually was yesterday, but only one day off when following a blog meme is pretty good).
Happy Anniversary to the Bride and Groom. The Gauntts have beautiful people in their family. Awesome photos!
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