BOU AVENUE
My Wedding
Kelly Wood and I officially tied the knot on 26 May 2007.  The ceremony was held in the backyard of our house, and although a snowstorm a couple of days before created some anxiety for us, the weather was perfect on our wedding day.  About a hundred guests attended the ceremony which lasted about half an hour.  The reception was held at the Blackfoot Inn and featured an excellent buffet dinner followed by a dance with music provided by a live 9-piece band.  The entire wedding went pretty much without a hitch, and Kelly and I were overjoyed to share our special day with so many of our friends and loved ones.
It's a nice day for a white wedding!  The weather does not look good two days before the wedding.
Photo courtesy of Evalyn Wood
How about some AC/DC, Chris? The day before the wedding, Chris Wood, Kelly's older brother, warms up on his guitar.  He would provide the music for the ceremony.
Photo courtesy of Evalyn Wood
That's a pretty nice suit, I must say! Sonny, in a brand new suit, and his best man, Raman (Ray) Srivastava, await the start of the wedding rehearsal.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Stop looking down at your feet, Bob! Bob Wood escorts his daughter, Kelly, down the aisle.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Ray, tell her you're just playing poker with the guys! The rehearsal is interrupted by a phone call from Ray's wife.  L to R are Scott Warner, Aura Pon, Dan Millar, Ruth Sawatsky, Ray, Sonny, Kelly, and Barb Hume.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Okay, let's go have dinner! Sonny and Kelly practice walking out.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Kelly made all the fortune cookie boxes, and the tulips in the centerpieces all came from her garden. The banquet room at the Blackfoot Inn looks ready on the morning of the wedding.
Photo courtesy of Tina Sturko
Could that be a Starbucks chai latte in her hands? Kelly gets her hair done by Bill, her hairstylist.
Photo courtesy of Kelly Wood
The motor just needed a little push with a small stick! Barb looks on as Scott, Sonny and Dan scramble to fix the fountain motor.
Photo courtesy of Evalyn Wood
The garden is all Kelly's handiwork. The front of the house looks splendid for arriving guests.
Photo courtesy of Tina Sturko
Maybe he's got checkered underwear too! Scott shows off his 'nice' socks.
Photo courtesy of Evalyn Wood
All the tuxedos were rented from Derks which has excellent service. Bob, Chris and Sonny are all smiles before the ceremony.
Photo courtesy of Conny de Vos
Kelly's garden was a hit with everyone. Kelly's flowers look great.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Rupa works in the make-up department at the Bay. Rupali Srivastava does Kelly's make-up.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Kelly made her own dress as well as the dresses of all her bridesmaids. L to R are Barb, Ruth, Aura, Bob, Evalyn Wood, Kelly, and Grace Bou.
Photo courtesy of Evalyn Wood
Nice clotheslines in the background! Scott escorts Grace, the mother of the groom, to her seat.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
She looks so happy! The mother of the bride, Evalyn, is escorted to her seat.
Photo courtesy of
Tina Sturko
Ruth is a veterinarian from Cranbrook, B.C., and she's single, guys! Ruth walks down the aisle.
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dwina Podemski
Aura is a navy lieutenant and also composed the recessional music for the ceremony. Aura comes through the arch.
Photo courtesy of
Conny de Vos
Barb is married to a firefighter and works as a computer guru at the Calgary Public Library. Barb, the matron of honour, walks down the aisle.
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dwina Podemski
Here comes the bride! Bob, the father of the bride, escorts Kelly down the aisle--this time for real.
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dwina Podemski
Wow.  We couldn't have asked for better weather! The ceremony commences under the gorgeous crabapple tree.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
One ring to rule them all... Kelly and Sonny exchange rings.  Behind them is Sue Saunders, the marriage commissioner.
Photo courtesy of Sherry Obenauer
Get a room! The groom kisses the bride, or is it the other way?
Photo courtesy of Sherry Obenauer
Sue did a terrific job at the ceremony. Sue gives Sonny and Kelly some words of encouragement as they prepare to sign the marriage license.
Photo courtesy of Tina Sturko
The new Mr. and Mrs. Bou (Kelly plans to change her surname). Sonny and Kelly are now husband and wife.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Barb organized Kelly's bridal shower while Ray organized Sonny's bachelor's party.  Kelly got gifts while Sonny got drunk. Ray and Barb walk out.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Can't say enough about how much these two helped out with the wedding.  Big thanks, Scott and Aura! Scott escorts Aura during the recessional.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
This is the first time Dan has ever worn a tuxedo! Dan and Ruth are the last to leave.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
The Bou's The new husband and wife pose with the husband's family.  The guy on the right is Sonny's older brother, William Bou.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Is your arm getting tired, Dan? Dan helps out the wedding photographer by holding up the clothesline.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
The Wood's The new husband and wife pose with the wife's family.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Una did a wonderful job as emcee at the reception. Scott and Bob's wife, Una Wood, have an amusing discussion in the banquet room at the Blackfoot Inn.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
A haiku or limerick was required before we would kiss! Kelly and Sonny lock lips at the reception.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
Yummy!  Better than that fondant crap! An employee at the Blackfoot Inn made this beautiful wedding cake with buttercream icing.  Kelly made the flowers adorning the cake.
Photo courtesy of Evalyn Wood
Kelly married a Kane Trooper! This is the same cake topper used at the wedding of Kelly's mom and dad, with one minor alteration.
Photo courtesy of Edwina Podemski
How big of a slice would you like, honey? Sonny and Kelly cut their wedding cake.
Photo courtesy of
Sherry Obenauer
At least she was careful enough to miss the suit! Somehow, cake gets all over Sonny's face and Kelly's hands.
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dwina Podemski
The tune was Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are". Sonny and Kelly share their first dance as husband and wife.
Photo courtesy of Sherry Obenauer