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ceremonyThe Knox United Church in Drumheller was the scene of a colorful Thanksgiving weekend wedding, Saturday, October 6, 1984 at 2:30 p.m. when Judith Louisa Lowen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lowen of Drumheller, was united in marriage to Douglas David Goodine, only son JoAnne and Dennis/Potter of Sundre.Officiatingjth^ double-ring ceremony was Reverend Brian Hunter. The church was decorated in shades complementing the wedding colours, with baskets of mums, carnations and daisies in shades of burgundy, white and dusty rose.Preceeding the wedding party, the parents of Judy and Doug lit the altar can-dleabras. Judy then entered the church with her father, as the organist played the Bridal March. The bride was given in marriage by her parents.Judy was glowing and radiant in her floor-length gown of white tiered laceover taffeta with a matching train flowing; from' a full hooped. skirt. The fitted bodice of lace over taffeta was accented with a sheer yqke with lace appliques and complemented with sheer, long sleeves, set off with deep fitted cuffs. The yoke was finished with a V-shaped lace ruffle over the shoulder and a tiny stand up collar. The entire bodice was studded with small pearls. Her waist-length veil softly fell from her stylish pearl studded lace hat. Judy’s only jewellery was a pair of diamond earrings, a gift from Doug and a diamond pendant of her maternal grandmother’s, which was the gift to her grandmother from her grandfather on their wedding day. Judy carried a cascade bouquet featuring one large catalya orchid, complemented with bridal pink sweetheart roses, ste-phonodes and baby’s breath.Cindy Groeneveld, sister of the bride, was Matron of Honour.' Patricia Graham, cousin of the bride; Anna Donais and Dawn Halstead, close friends of Judy’s, were bridesmaids. The four girls wore matching plain mauve taffeta gowns, featuringa fitted bodice, wide sash and elbow-length puff sleeves. The girls each wore matching pearl necklaces and earrings. Each wore a side swept hair style, complemented with a silk flower crescent of white, yellow and purple shades. They carried white muffs made of Australian chiffon, decorated with an arrangement of yellow-centred purple daisies and baby’s breath, accented with glittery mauve ribbon streamers.The flower girl was Sara Jayne Graff, second cousin of the bride. Sara wore a long dress of yellow lace over taffeta and in her hair she wore a crown of silk flowers to match the bridesmaids.The ring bearer was Ray Potter, cousin of the groom, wearing dark grey pants and vest and carried a satin and lace cushion bearing the rings for Judy and Doug.The groom looked smart in a dark blue grey tailed tuxedo with w'hite shirt and ascot tie. His attire was complemented by a pink rose centred carnation to match.the bridal bouquet.The best man, Larry Adams, friend of the groom and the groomsmen - Rich Nash, Marty Lyle, also friends of the groom, and Doug Lowen, brother-of the bride, all wore dark blue grey tuxedoes to match the groom. The same ascot ties and white carnation boutonnieres complemented their suits.Ushers were Glen Adie, second cousin of the bride and Shane Nash, friend of the groom.The mother of the bride chose a dusty rose two-piece chiffon street-length dress with burgundy accessories and pink and burgundy corsage. The groom’s mother wore a blue grey suit with a pink and white corsage.During the ceremony Rosemary Rosen, friend of the bride, sang “Evergreen” and “You Ught Up My Life”.As the couple and their attendants left the church they formed the receiving line in front of the church where everyone could take advantage of the beautiful afternoon.The reception was held at the beautifully decorated Stampede Hall for . 150 guests. Following the blessing given by Doug’s grandmother, the ladies of the Drumheller Stampede and Ag Society Concession Committee, served a delicious and abundant supper as well as the late evening lunch.The two-tiered wedding cake was made by Susan Williams, friend of the bride featuring the bottom layer as the “Groom’s Cake” which was cut by Doug and Judy and later served to their guests. The traditional wedding fruit cake was made by Judy’s great-aunt, Ruth Howard. This was personally served to each and every guest by Doug and Judy,» from a large silver basket, a family keepsake of Judy’s great-grandmother Howard.The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was very capably handled by Judy’s uncle, Howard McKee.The toast to the bride was given by her own brother, Doug, to which the groom replied. Larry Adams gave the tribute to the four lovely bridesmaids. Together Judyand Doug gave the toast to their parents. Judy’s sister Cindy welcomed Doug into the Lowen family circle.After the M.C. and all present gave the usual thanks to the kitchen staff, Doug and Judy gave their own special thanks and appreciation for making it all so special, with an appropriate gift from them personally.The bride’s book for the evening was attended by Mellissa and Tanya‘Graff, sisters to the flower girl.Following, the reception, the dance commenced at 9:00 p.m. to the music of Buckwheat and Honey from Calgary. A wonderful evening was had by everyone.For their going away outfits, Judy wore, a stylish“Flapper-style dress’ of whit# with grey-torie^i layers, a perky little black hat, black shoes and cranberry red jewellery and matching rosebud corsage. Doug changed to casual attire of blue pants and tweed sports coat.- The gifts were opened the . next day at an open house and yard party held at the bride’s home. The couple left Sunday evening for a short honeymoon in Banff.Judy and Doug wish to thank everyone for coming, for all the lovely shower gifts and wedding gifts and for making their wedding so special to them.Doug and Judy now reside in Cochrane where Doug is employed with the Department of Highways.iB.P.O. ELKS NO. 54WEEKENDSMORGASBORDAnn A- TO r» m
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