Introducing...

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew & Kayo Neely! On Saturday, these two young love birds took the plunge! They are no longer walking this earth as individuals, but as a team, a pair, according to God's will and following in His ways!

The wedding took place at Calvary Chapel Okinawa (see video below) on Saturday, February 20 @ 1pm. Kayo looked dazzling in her wedding dress, and Andrew looked dapper in his suit. Dapper and giddy. Pastor Tom performed the wedding in English while Pastor Tim translated into Japanese. Pastor Rick gave a special message. Emi played piano, and siblings Natsuki & Kazuki Iha led worship before the ceremony and during communion.

The highlight of the ceremony came when Pastor Tom said, "You may kiss your bride," and Andrew lunged at Kayo, so she backed away (a little startled). Imagine that! Really, imagine it, because I missed capturing it on video by about 2 seconds. Sorry!

The reception was fairly short and sweet - hosted by Pastor Tim and yours truly. Most of it involved just calling people up for speeches and then translating. It was a lot of fun, though, as I got to try to make tender moments tender, and funny moments funnier. Then there was the first dance, followed by the money dance, and lastly, the grand exit. (Sorry for being in the final frames of video - I tried to film into the car, but the tinted windows prevented me!)

I know God is behind this marriage, and that they will do great things in Okinawa together! Congratulations, Andrew and Kayo! お幸せに！