A Special Wedding In Lawrenceville
Engagement Picture
Deborah Kelly is the
Daughter of Larry and
Nancy Kelly of Norcross, Georgia.
Jonathan
Leifheit is the Son of Mary Lynn Colson
of Marietta, Ga.
and Dwayne Arthur Leifheit of Cedartown, Ga.
Deborah and
Jonathan at Deborah's parents home on
Thanksgiving Day.
Deborah's and Jonathans parents
had Thanksgiving Dinner together .They were joined
by Deborah's Aunt and Uncle Bobbie and Earl Minnix,
Aunt Pat Carmichael and Sister Lara Kelly
After Dinner All china and glassware was given to Deborah and Jonathan
These dishes have been used for Thanksgiving for many years with many
guest at the Kelly home. Our hope is for Deborah and Jonathan to start
their own tradition. We plan to have Thanksgiving Dinner at their home
next year
.Shower
for Deborah and Jonathan
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Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
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Deborah had told Jonathan from time to
time she would invite him to
her wedding
And so she did send him an invitation.
He agreed to come if she would meet him
at the alter.
Groom playing with ribbon bouquet from
shower
Deborah's father (Larry Kelly) as he gave his speech about
Georgia Tech
and showed off his GT shirt
Jonathan and his friends are graduates of Georgia Tech
and so is Larry (class of
1966)
Until
tomorrow
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Jonathan Arthur Leifheit and Deborah Lynn Kelly
Were united before God on January 3, 2004
at the
First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville
Reception followed at the
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
The
Rambling Reck from Georgia Tech
carried the couple from the
Church to the Courthouse
Reception was
catered by the Big "SHA" Bang.
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The Wedding
The Evening was one to remember by all that were present!
The Wedding started at 6:00pm at the
First Baptist Church.
The Rambling Reck arrived at 6:30pm.
The guest found their way to the Historic
Courthouse for
appetizers while pictures were being made of the Wedding Party.
The Couple was driven around the Courthouse Square in the Rambling Reck to the
Courthouse.
A buffet meal was served when the couple arrived at the Courthouse
The dance floor was open and the Band played.
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Here Comes The Bride with her Father
Mr.
and Mrs. Leifheit
the card reads
(I had to kiss many frogs to
get my prince)
Nancy Kelly (mother of bride )
(
Deborah Kelly (Bride) Larry Kelly (father of bride)
Brides family with groom (father -Larry, mother- Nancy, sister -Lara)
Mother of groom
groom bride
father of groom
Grooms Family
Flowers by Huff Florist of Lawrenceville
The Wedding Party
Bride and her sister Lara
Around the courthouse square please
WOW!!!!
Couple arrive at reception
Grooms father says the prayer
Grooms Cake Brides Cake
At this table Councilman Mahlon Burson, Mavis Burson,
Carter Gorman,
Jannetta Johnson, Don,
Kyle Montgomery, Brian Montgomery,
John Merrill and his wife
Melinda removing flowers to go the
First Baptist Church
Band is a group of
College buddies that have played
for each other at their Weddings since College.
The band's name is Picasso and River Horns
first
dance
the toast
a man with his family and horn
Everybody dance
The music was great
Before the evening could end
the groom
joined the band
Rick Hunt
and
Ron Werner
Welcome Deborah to the "Georgia Tech Family". This is a group of men and woman
that went to Georgia Tech together and have remained friends thru the
years.
The Tech Family
Brides father gives a toast
Deborah changed to a second wedding
dress before leaving
Bride and Groom left in a Vintage Rolls Royce
At Hotel after wedding
Honeymoon
There was so much love and warmth felt by all at
the church and reception
that it filled your heart with joy.
This couple will have a long love filled life together.
They are blessed with very special friends and a loving family.
Home
changes are taking place
Jonathan's
and Deborah's
Memorial Day Pool Party
2004
Thanksgiving 2004
Jonathan and Deborah have their first Thanksgiving Dinner at their home
Deborah and her father look at the beautiful setting of
the table. Thanksgiving 2003 the china was given to
the couple by her parents. Thanksgiving Dinner had been a tradition of
Larry and Nancy Kelly for over
37 years. Now is the beginning for Jonathan and Deborah Leifheit.
Jonathan and his mother preparing their special
items for thanksgiving.
(It was lots of fun sharing each families favorite recipes)
Deborah goes to greet Aunt Bobbie and
Uncle Earl Minnix as
they arrive. Her
sister Lara Kelly is with her.
The Montgomery Family arrives. (Gary, Kyle, and Brian)
(sister Lara Kelly in picture)
Jonathan seems to have a serious look on his face
while carving the turkey,
but his mother and Aunt Bobbie seem to be enjoying themselves.
Jonathan has a seat at head of table
ready to eat with his mother, wife and Aunt Bobbie.
The joining of both families favorite recipes was a great success.
Deborah's parents have moved to Utah. They came to help
her learn the recipes.
Jonathan's mother lives in Marietta. She came over to
share their family recipes.
Thanksgiving is a time to
stop and think of all you have to be thankful for.
We live in the best county in the world.
We have very dear friends that share this day
with us.
We have very special family members to share this
day with.
We have a wonderful new son-in-law that has made
our daughter very happy
We have another daughter that we are very proud
of that came to share this day with us.
We hope that everyone else had as wonderful day
as we did.
Christmas will be in UTAH!
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First anniversary
January 3, 2005
Napkin from wedding Top of cake
Brides cake from wedding Romantic Dinner
Cutting Cake
Jonathan and his car
Thanksgiving 2005
