The Mentz-Johns Wedding August 22, 1998 1:00 PM at St. Valentine's Church, Bethel Park, Pa. On Friday at 7:00 PM the DRESS REHEARSAL took place.
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After a brief rehearsal, we all got to know each other better at the rehearsal dinner. This took place a couple of blocks from the newlywed's apartment. It is called Pub and Pizza. The pizza was very good, too.
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The next day Adam said we should arrive at his apartment at 10:00 AM. We got there around 11:00 and everyone was dressed and marking time. So Lew got the camera and we took pictures.David Schwarz and the groom
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Adam and Steve Zdancewic (Best Man)
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David Goldberg and Adam
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Adam and Amy
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Dad, Adam and Mom
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Adam gave up at 11:30 and wanted to go to the church. I had a rather unique way of ironing the wrinkles out of my dress.
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We all arrived at the church and the ceremony proceeded. Here's some pictures of the wedding vows occuring.![]()
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At the beginning of the ceremony Anita and I lit candles to symbolize our two families. Adam and Trista each took one of our candles and lit a single big candle. This is called a unity candle. How appropriate.
After the ceremony the formal pictures were taken.
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The bridal party went to a local park for additional pictures. When they arrived at Peter's Place for the reception their faces shone with joy...
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The reception was lots of food and dancing and fun.....![]()
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The End and a Beginning.
Introducing
Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Trista Mentz-Johns