The Civil Ceremony
Will and Cecilia wanted to have a civil marriage ceremony before their church wedding celebration scheduled for April 28, 2012. |
Tia Olga listens intently as the JP begins promptly at 2 PM on Friday, January 20th. |
Cecilia aglow. |
There was the kiss . . . |
. . . and the celebratory cheer. |
Then everyone began to sign the official document. First Cecilia Garcia Maia Bingham, |
with her Calla Lilies or Copo de Leite (KO poh dje LAY che). |
Then William Reese Bingham-- A name that ties the tongues of most. (More about that later.) |
Cecilia's brother Helio (A lyo) was one of the witnesses. Cecilia's sister Flora, nephew Joao, and Tia Olga look on. |
Cecilia's mother Dora, the second witness, signs carefully. |
The new Mr. and Mrs. Bingham examine their certificate. |
Will and Cecilia at the Courthouse in Niteroi. |
Cecilia is not sleeping, but Will definitely has stars in his eyes! |
The Wedding 'Parade'
Helio descends the courthouse stairs and dances into the afternoon heat, while Flora, Will, and Cecilia chat and walk. |
In front of Will, Cecilia, Flora and Joao are Dora, Helio, and Helio's girlfriend (Maria) Cecilia. |
Will helps Cecilia change from her pumps to some sparkly sandals for our walk to the restaurant. |
The certificate is now safe. |
The shade-seekers parade continues for several blocks, to a really nice Italian Restaurant. |
The Family Meal
Dora and the bouquet. |
Cecilia's brother Helio and his girlfriend Cecilia. |
Cecilia's nephew (Flora's son) Joao hams it up. |
Flora, Tia Olga, and Tia Alice's son Tacio with his wife Marcia. |
The ring pose! |
C's engagement ring and bands made specially for them. |
Flora made this headband for Cecilia. |
The happy Mrs. Bingham! |
Ana Paula is a good friend of Cecilia's from grade school. |
Let the toasts begin. DISCURSO! (DJIZ KOR ZOO) |
Will toasts in Portuguese, to the delight of everyone. |
The new Mrs. Bingham shares a toast, as do the old Mrs. Bingham and C's mom. |
Will and Joao have a great relationship. |
Will settling the bill. |
The Walk
After our meal, we all walk through the streets of Niteroi to a park with some breath-taking gardens. |
Dora has stopped at this statue of Mary to pray for Cecilia, Will and Daniel for a long time. She wants to lay Cecilia's flowers there in front of the statue and pray with Cecilia and Will. |
It's a very tender moment. |
Just across the street from this very large public park is a beautiful church, whose bells are ringing as we approach the statue of Mary. |
On our stroll back to the Bingham's apartment, I enjoy the gardens maintained in this public park. |
A Family Photo r-l: Flora, Dora, Cecilia, Joao, Will, Helio, Cecilia |
(Maria) Cecilia and Helio |
The family that plays together . . . |
What a magnificent tree! |
Family Photo, too |
Take a bow, Mrs. Bingham! |
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