The Double Wedding of 2001!! James Tjao and Jeannie Plus Christopher Ehrman and Rebecca Tie their Respective Knots in Las Vegas
(February 15, 2001)



The first several pictures were taken during the rehearsal and prior to the formal wedding ceremony
The second group of photos were during the wedding ceremony itself
And the remaining pictures were taken after the ceremony and at the reception
  1. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Only Jeannie and Rebecca are identifiable in this shot.

  2. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Aislyn and Madedline


  3. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): James Tjoa, Jeannie and the "Rev," Fred Ehrman -- Christopher's brother

  4. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Brooke, Rebecca and John

  5. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Brooke, Aislyn and John

  6. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Mary and Madeline

  7. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): John, Aislyn and Flo

  8. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Nadia and Cathie (Nadia was quite frightened at the morning rehearsal -- but later . . . whatta sweetie!)

  9. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Jeannie, the "Wedding Planner," Rebecca, James and Brian

  10. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Fred (the "Rev."), James, Jeannie and Brian

  11. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): James, Jeannie, Rebecca and Christopher Ehrman

  12. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): James, Jeannie, Rebecca and Christopher


  13. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Mary and Madeline

  14. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): The Flower Girls at rehearsal -- Nadia, Madeline and Aislyn

  15. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Rehearsing the flower girls

  16. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Still rehearsing the flower girls

  17. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Rehearsing the brides and grooms

  18. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Fred, showing Jeannie, James, Brian and Rachel the ropes

  19. Roswell alien on autopsy table in wedding chapel at Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

  20. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Fred showing them ALL the ropes -- Cathie, Dave, Chris, Rebecca, Jeanne, James, Brian (hidden), and Rachel

  21. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): The entire "lineup" at the altar

  22. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): "Wedding Planner" and the Reverend, Fred

  23. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): John, Brooke, Aislyn, Mary and Madeline

  24. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): James, Jeanne, Rebecca, Chris (after Kim showed up with the leis


  25. Rehearsal in the morning (Feb 15, 2001): Kim and Justin

  26. Meanwhile, I happened upon an interesting page in the local news relating to one of my sons' travels.

  27. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Aunt Carol (Mrazik)

  28. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Elizabeth and her friend, Jeremy

  29. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Christopher and Rebecca

  30. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Justin Altman (Kim's ten year old boy -- and the greatest grandson you could imagine!)

  31. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Mary, Rebecca, Elizabeth

  32. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Nadia and her grandma -- Nancy Gordon

  33. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Frank Gordon

  34. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Cathie and Marie -- and David


  35. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Cathie and Marie

  36. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): David and Frank Gordon

  37. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Justin, his mother, Kim (Malia) and Rachel

  38. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Ann (Christopher's mom) and Flo (both brides' mom)

  39. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Tim, Flo and Fred Ehrman

  40. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Jeremy and Madeline

  41. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Justin, Kim and Rachel

  42. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Fadi and Nadia

  43. Buffet brunch at the Bellagio Hotel after the rehearsal (February 15, 2001): Aislin (John and Brooke's supercalifragilistic - expialadocious daughter)

  44. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): James Tjao in his tux and looking ready to go!


  45. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): Sherry and Jack

  46. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): Jim looking great in his new suit before the ceremony -- and before taking over with my Sony Mavica camera for the ceremony itself

  47. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): Tim, Ellen (Tim's friend) and me (Joe)

  48. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): Tim, Mary holding Nicholas (Jack's and Sherry's youngest)

  49. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): Elizabeth and her friend Jeremy

  50. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): The princesses -- Aislyn, Madeline and Nadia

  51. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): John Michael Ryan (Jack and Sherry's firstborn at four)

  52. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): John adjuting his video camera in final readiness

  53. At the chapel in the Bellagio just prior to the actual ceremonies (February 15, 2001): John, Brooke and Kim standing behind Aislyn and Madeline in front

  54. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Fred and Christopher Ehrman and Chris' best man, Dave

  55. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): The "congregation" - right side of chapel

  56. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): The "congregation" - left side of chapel

  57. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): The "Altar"

  58. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Nancy and Frank Gordon and Nadia

  59. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Chris, his brother, Fred and James' "Final March"

  60. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Migod!! I didn't know I was gonna marry YOU!!

  61. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Dave bringing in Ann Ehrman (Chris' mom)

  62. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Cathie and Rachel (the maids of honor)

  63. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): The flower Girls and Brooke Ryan (who in heaven is in charge here?)

  64. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Is anyone at all in control? (Aren't they darling?)

  65. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Nadia clearly knows what she is doing . . . more or less . . .

  66. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): James -- you're not supposed to laugh when your bride-to-be comes through the church doors!

  67. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): And Christopher -- your smirk isn't any better!


  68. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): And what everyone was waiting for . . . the brides, Rebecca and Jeanne!

  69. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): The brides' parents (And yes, in this situation the apostrophe is properly placed!)

  70. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): "If anyone present knows any reason why these two couples should not be brought together in Holy Matrimony . . ."

  71. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): James and Jeannie exchanging vows

  72. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Rebecca and Christopher exchanging vows

  73. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): "With this ring, I thee wed . . ." (James and Jeanne)

  74. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Now lets do that ring thing in focus, all right?

  75. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): "With this ring, I now thee wed . . ." (Christopher and Rebecca)

  76. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Now let's do it with a better camera angle!

  77. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): James and Jeanne -- husband and wife!

  78. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): Rachel, Brian, John with video camera, Dave and Cathie


  79. And finally -- the wedding ceremony itself at the wedding chapel in the Bellagio Hotel (February 15, 2001): And all that was left to be done was for me to make a phone call to Washington, DC to assure our friends there that yes, two of the Ryan girls had finally been dragged to the altar

  80. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Kim and her son, Justin

  81. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Jeannie in her bridal gown

  82. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Jeannie in her bridal gown

  83. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Jeannie in her bridal gown

  84. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Jeannie and James

  85. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Jeannie and James

  86. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): A close-up of Jeannie and James

  87. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Both couples with Pastor Fred Ehrman


  88. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Both couples with Pastor Fred Ehrman

  89. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): "Rev." Fred, Jeanne and James

  90. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Chris, Rebecca and "Rev." Fred

  91. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Mirror, mirror on the wall . . .

  92. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Nadia blowing bubbles! Come to think of it, we were all blowing bubbles for some reason.

  93. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001):David holding Marie

  94. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Lizzie, Mary, Nicky, Rachel, David and Marie

  95. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Lisa, Marie, Nancy and Tim

  96. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): The "Big Four" (again)


  97. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Smooches coming up . . .

  98. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): All four arm in arm . . . that is, 2 X 2 NOT 4 X 1 !!

  99. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Carol Mrazik and little Nicholas (Kim in the background)

  100. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Madeleine, Nadia, John Michael, Nicky, Marie, Aislyn and "cut-up" (Moey -- aka "Matthew")

  101. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Same gang again -- still the sweetest sight in the back of the chapel

  102. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Crowd blowing . . . bubbles??? You will have to identify the various faces in the crowd.

  103. And afterwards, while still in the chapel, it was picture-taking time! (February 15, 2001): Brides, grooms and yes, a number of folks blowing bubbles.
  104. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): James, Jeanne, Rebecca, Chris and Van Gogh

  105. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): James (behind), Jeannie, and Rebecca, Chris (behind)


  106. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Same group doing something requested by photographer

  107. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Entire wedding party -- and I mean ENTIRE!!!

  108. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Brides and grooms in front; best men and maids of honor behind

  109. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Another pretty much like the one just above

  110. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Madeline on the steps looking whooped!

  111. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Entire wedding party, plus parents (l. to r.: myself, Flo and Anne)

  112. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): The Ryan siblings, plus the new grooms

  113. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Matisse (sp?) looking upon Ryan siblings and new grooms

  114. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Grace Tjoa (James' sister), James, and Jeanne

  115. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Grace, James and Jeanne

  116. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Brian, James and van Gogh


  117. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Brian, James, Chris and Dave

  118. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Brian, James, Chris and Dave again

  119. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Brian, James, Chris and Dave attempting to look silly -- they didn't really have to try to hard, right? :)

  120. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Well, at least Van Gogh looks "normal"!

  121. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): Only the photog could come up with this pose!

  122. The photographer takes us all to the "garden" in the Bellagio (quite beautiful) for his "pictures on the steps." (February 15, 2001): The wedding party relaxing -- although the photog thought he was coming up with an original pose, I'm sure. BTW, he was a great photographer despite my poking fun here and there on his behalf.

  123. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): The sign outside the door of the reception hall

  124. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): David and John Michael roughing it up!

  125. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): Ellen (Tim's friend) and Elizabeth


  126. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): Jeremy (Elizabeth's friend)

  127. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): Moey (Matthew), Johnny and Jeremy

  128. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): Jack, Sherry and their three darling sons

  129. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): Ellen and Tim

  130. Outside the reception hall where the lighting was better. Unfortunately, the reception pictures were too dark, and so you must wait until I get some disks from Fadi, Rachel, etc. (February 15, 2001): James and Jeannie at the end of what must have been a loooooong day!

  131. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): Ellen and Tim in their room at the MGM Grand (the window overlooked the airport, interestingly enough)

  132. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): View of Las Vegas' airport from Tim and Ellen's room

  133. Roswell alien on autopsy table in the bathroom in Ellen's and Tim's room at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

  134. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): Ellen and Tim at the "Lion's Habitat" at the MGM Grand


  135. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): Tim and I at the Casino in the MGM Grand

  136. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): Ellen and Tim in the casino

  137. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): Tim and I (again -- yawn!)

  138. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): It's dark, but that's Tim and Ellen at the tables

  139. Post-Wedding Day (February 17, 2001): Me - winning a grand total of $21.00 with one roll of quarters (got about halfway through the quarters when we had to leave for the airport to return to snowy (believe it or not!) Seattle

That's all for right now, folks!

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