Sydney Young Weds Jakob William Walker

The wedding in the Gilbert Temple was not until early afternoon,

so Syd had lots of time to get ready.

Her Aunt Mindy did her hair and make-up in Stacy and Tom's bathroom,

and, of course, Jake had not seen Syd's bridal gown yet.

Here is the pictorial Big Reveal:

Jake was eagerly waiting out the front door with his back turned.

 Here she comes, Jake. . . 

don't turn around!

Wow!

 We're ready - 

let's go get married!

 The photographer took some beautiful shots of them on the Mesa Temple grounds,

and here some of them are:

After the sweet and heart-warming ceremony with a large number of family members present from each side 
in this truly beautiful temple, 

we waited outside for the bride and groom to come out.

Roger snapped a pic of this pretty bridesmaid.

Sadie is the cousin closest in age to Syd and they are buddies.

Brothers Luke and Max are waiting with their Young cousin, Laila.

Proud Grandma Pam and Grandpa Roger

Here they come!

Syd and Jake had many people who love them there at the temple to greet them.

Sydney's grandparents, aunts and uncles and immediate family

Syd's Stratford side

We love this beautiful granddaughter and her new husband!

Syd's happy grandparents

One of my favorite pics that was taken when my kids were married is the one with the bride posing with all of her aunts. 

I'm glad Syd got one with her mom and her aunts (Tom's sister, Melissa, was ill back home in Provo and couldn't come)!

Here she is with her dad, Tom, and her uncles.

Syd's family has a new member!

Happy parents of the bride and of the groom

These two love this daughter of theirs . . .

. . . and each other!

Jake's family

Syd and Jake with the bridesmaids and groomsmen

After pics were taken,

a luncheon was held at Tia Rosa's in Gilbert.

Tia Rosa's is a favorite with the Youngs.

Delicious black and white-striped cookies at each place

Syd with Aunt Barb and Uncle Steve

The Best Man, Jake's brother, Luke, and Jake's best friend, 

who flew in from England, James Vernau,

and each of the dads 

gave tributes to the bride and groom. 

They were each touching and wonderful, especially Joe's for his son and Tom's for his daughter.

As we were all leaving the restaurant to head for Stacy and Tom's home for the reception to follow, 

Roger captured this pretty Arizona sunset.

We had a Grand Party awaiting us!