wash day 

our neighborhood! Our region name is on the top. Slavensky. We have friends who live in the region on the bottom... Yoobelaynie 

donut shop! 

full view of church 

church bells 

crosses 

cross on side of building 

so I says to Mabel I says! 

reflections 

Orthodox church on Krasnix Partisan 

flower shop 

see the woman buying honey? this is our reenock. an outdoor market that sells just about anything you can think of! 

She is ready to start the ceremony 

getting married! 

Lena 

Lena signs as Dima looks on 

Dima 

Dima signs the marriage certificate 

presentation of the liscense 

exchanging the rings 

starting from the left Lena's dad, Dima's mom and then Dima's dad. Lena's mother passed away several years ago. 

family and friends gathered at Zaks for the official wedding 

carrying her down the stairs! the first of many times for the day. 

preparing to release doves 

Marriage Certificate