Our 10 year marriage / 18 year dating anniversary actually happened 2 days ago, on the 10th. But our wedding reception happened on 2/12/2000 — 10 years ago. It was a pretty big reception, and was followed by an equally big party at our house that night. (There were a few hours in between the events for everyone to change, eat dinner, etc.)
A good hour of video was taken by our friend Tony T! I managed to get it converted to VHS, and later to AVI on the computer, and later to YouTube postings with YouTube’s stupid 10 minute limit requiring me to break it up into 20 parts of various sizes. Here are the videos — most of them peppered with youngest-cousin Todd being extremely annoying. Go past the jump to see the pics & vid!
#1: Todd being annoying:
#2: Tony interviews staff member, Greg Z, Bob, etc:
#3: Advice from Britt & Chuck (now divorced) and Kipp & Sarah (now broken up):
#4: Todd interferes more:
#5: Tony interviews Jay, Nathan, Mark Sawyer, Dave O, Jennifer & Emily & Sharon, Greg S, Debbie, Sarah & Kipp:
#6: Todd (still annoying) & his father/my uncle Gerald:
#7: Carolyn and her mom, as well as Vicky’s godparents Margaret & Tom Saffell. Advice is given. “Start losing weight now.”
#8: Todd is annoying:
#9: Laine & Blake part 1, interrupted by Todd:
#10: Todd is still annoying:
#11: Vicky gets ready for her toast:
#12: Todd being annoying, then Tony A talking. Carolyn knew of Clint’s BBS friend Tony A before she met him. Tony talks about BBSing, but mistakes her alias as “Magic Moon” instead of “Magic Mist”. Tony A gives his advice:
#13: Vicky & Kipp give their excellent toasts:
#14: Laine & Blake continue with their hilarious lies and incestuous behavior, part 2:
#15: White people + weddings + dancing = horror. Horror.
#16: We cut the cake. Of course we put it on each other’s faces. That’s what you’re supposed to do. Couples who don’t do that come off snobby.
#17: The bouquet toss! (Todd is still annoying.) Nathan was mad that the girls didn’t dive all over it like in the movies, haha.
#18: More horrible dancing. Last time it was The Electric Slide; this time it was The Macarena! Ugh…
#19: Relationship advice from Eve and Eric (who broke up). Nathan wants to breakdance and eat a lot of cake. Dad and Mom’s friend Helen sitting. Todd still being quite accomplished at being annoying:
^ This video didn’t seem to work when I previewed this. It’s HERE.
And then there were tons of pictures from that day as well!
As always, click through to comment on any picture individually on flickr, or to see the full-size…
our wedding reception after-party – 0131Erin, Eric M, ___, Chris W
You can’t tell from the pictures, but our after-wedding-reception house party (something everybody should have!) was HUGE. Five packed rooms — including our bedroom.Who is the short-haired girl in front, and why don’t I recognize her?!
our wedding reception after-party – 01411 – Tony A, Sean H, Eve, Roger, Clint, Brent
You can’t tell from the pictures, but our after-wedding-reception house party (something everybody should have!) was HUGE. Five packed rooms — including our bedroom.In this picture, you can see just how close our old wall was to the pole — before our addition.
^ I didn’t see Roger again until 2009, when Brent got married!
our wedding reception – 01512 – ___, Eve, Debbie, Sarah, ___, Clint, Carolyn, AE, Dad, Ally, Gerald, D.J.
Samantha, age 12, caught it. She was not the next one to get married. That would probably be Debbie.Aaron, Allyson, Carolyn, Clint, Dad, Debbie, Eve, Gerald, Sarah.bouquet toss, standing, taking picture.
our wedding reception – 01613 – Brent, Jay, Clint, Carolyn, ___, ___
Still a bit messy from attacking each other with cake :)
our wedding reception – 01714 – Clint, Carolyn – cutting cake
The traditional cutting of the cake.Carolyn, Clint.cutting cake, recording video.
our wedding reception – 01815 – Clint, Carolyn – cutting cake
The traditional cutting of the cake.Our cake topper was used by Britt & Chuck. It spontaneously broke several years later — the same year they got divorced. Weird?Carolyn, Clint.cutting cake, taking picture.
our wedding reception – 01916 – Carolyn, Brandon, ___, Tony T, Samantha, Vicky, Blake, Britt – Electric Slide
White people, weddings, and dancing do not go together! :)
our wedding reception – 02017 – Shannon, Roger, Bob, Kipp, Clint, Dad
Fortunately it wasn’t still snowing while everyone had to go outside to smoke.
our wedding reception – 02118 – Becky, Bob, ___, Samantha, Carolyn, Vicky, Clint, ___, Mom, Dad, Stacy, ___, Eve
Are we dancing here? Or just chatting? It looks like Becky & Bob are dancing.
our wedding reception – 02219 – Becky, Bob, ___, Kipp, Vicky, Clint, Carolyn, ___, ___, ___, Mark, ___, ___, Eve
Are we dancing here? Or just chatting? It looks like Becky & Bob are dancing.Mark looks emo.
our wedding reception – 0232Tony T, Brandon, Gerald, ___, Clint, Carolyn, ___, ___, Kipp
Our first dance … An embarassing tradition where you are the focus of 100+ people.White people, weddings, and dancing do not go together! :)
our wedding reception – 02421 – ___, Tony T, Brandon, Gerald, Clint, Carolyn, ___, ___, Britt, Chuck, Kipp, Ally, Sarah, ___, ___
Our first dance … An embarassing tradition where you are the focus of 100+ people.White people, weddings, and dancing do not go together! :)
our wedding reception – 02522 – ___, Vicky, ___, Brandon, Gerald, Stacy, Bob, Kipp, ___, Sarah, ___
Vicky toasted us!
our wedding reception – 02623 – Tony A, ___, ___, ___, Samantha, ___, Jay, ___, Clint, Carolyn
I think that is Greg Z and Kevin P (both untagged) behind us.
our wedding reception – 02724 – Vicky, ___, ___, Stacy, ___, Kipp, Sarah, Tony A, ___
Vicky toasted us!
our wedding reception – 02825 – Clint, Brent
The buffet was so superior to sitting at a table and waiting FOREVER to be served. (Especially if you’re the last table, and they are served in order. Been there. Done that. It’s torture.)
our wedding reception – Blake, Laine, Phyllis, Nathan, Jennifer
Family members at our wedding reception.
Clint & Carolyn’s wedding cloud01
Clint & Carolyn’s wedding RSVP
Clint & Carolyn’s wedding reception invitation
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Wedding-Cake_Topper
was actually my sister’s wedding cake topper, since she beat us to the punch, meeting AND marrying her husband after our engagement but before our wedding…..but when the topper finally broke in our freezer, so did her marriage. Weird coincidence.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Wedding-Cake_full-image
was actually my sister’s wedding cake topper, since she beat us to the punch, meeting AND marrying her husband after our engagement but before our wedding…..
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Wedding – Cake_being-cut
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Vicky_giving-toast
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Vicky_&_Grandpa
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Vicky_& sucky DJ talking about toast dad background
This D.J. sucked.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_various Relatives_talking
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Stacy_looking-drunk
I don’t know that he looks THAT drunk. He looks more high (not that he was).
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Stacy getting another-drink
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Stacy_DaveNelson Sean_Becky&Bob Dancing-in-background
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Single_Girls gathering for bouquet becky-is-ready
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Sean CASRelative Uncle Timmy Marissa Tony_Vicky54234
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Parents_of_the_Bride
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Kipp_Sarah_Dan_Erin
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Kipp_giving-toast2
It was a good toast.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception – Kipp giving toast
It was a good toast.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Kipp_&_Sarah
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Kevin Pick & Greg Z
Greg with a beer?!?!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Kevin-Pick &_WeddingCake
GET YER GRUBBY HANDS AWAY FROM MAH WEDDIN’ CAKE!
I think I’ve seen at least one other picture of Kevin getting uncomfortably close to someone else’s cake, but I can’t remember if it’s real or just a manufactured memory.
It’s hilarious how grubby his hand is!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception – Jay – looking-in-mirror – at wit’s end?
You’re so vain, I bet you think this picture is about you, don’t you?
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Jay candle lights background
looking tormented… like an emo kid!!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Jay & Marissa making-out
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Jay_&_Marissa looking-sweet
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Jay_&_Marissa in-front of-fireplace
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Girls_gathering for_bouquet catch Samantha-caught-it
Becky S was so mad that 12-year-old Samantha got the boquet!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Girls_gathering for_bouquet_catch going-for-marissa erin-is-ready samantha-is-catching-it
Becky S was so mad that 12-year-old Samantha got the boquet!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Girls gathering_for_bouquet catch getting-ready82349
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Girls gathering_for_bouquet_catch55
Becky S was so mad that 12-year-old Samantha Sawyer caught the boquet! :)
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Erin_Dan_Greg_Jennifer
Greg seems to be the only one who knows what’s going on here.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Electric-Slide22
Dear God…… NOOOOOOOOO
White people dancing!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Dan_Mark DaveO Roger_Erin
Is Mark praying?
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Dance-floor_electric-slide
The horror
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Dance-floor1
notice the d.j. at the top right. do not hire under any circumstance.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Clint Looking Drunk
This is a good one from the “Clint fucked up” genre.
An instant classic.
As featured in Aaron Evan’s “Test 3.0” DVD slideshow.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Clint & Dave & Tanya
Haven’t seen Dave & Tanya for years.
Finally learned their last names 6.5 years later!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Clint & Carolyn Dancing_nose-touch
we don’t dance
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Clint_&_Carolyn Dancing nose-touch-lower
We don’t dance.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Clint_&_Carolyn Dancing fingernails
We don’t dance.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Clint_&_Carolyn Dancing_accessorize
We don’t dance.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Clint_&_Carolyn dancing-kissing
We don’t dance.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Vicky_&_Cousin Samantha1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Vicky2
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative_Vicky1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Sylvia_&_Her_Date1
there was a date at our reception? Funny
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Marissa2
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Marissa1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Cousin_Samantha1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Aunt_Julie1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Aunts_&_Uncles1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_CASRelative Anne_&_Aunt_Julie1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Carolyn & Stacy
Was this when Stacy was pretending Carolyn was his wife to the cameraman?
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Carolyn & Clint grand entrance
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint fireplace
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint eating-wedding-cake
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint dancing-with Clint’s-family-background
we DON’T dance!!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint Dancing-ceiling
we DON’T dance!!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint Cutting-wedding-cake
Carolyn’s mouth looks funny :)
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint cutting-the-cake-full-view
I like cake!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint cutting-the-cake full-view-peoplebackground
I like cake!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint cutting-cake Frankie-in-background
I like cake!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint carolyn leaning-over-clint
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn_&_Clint Carolyn-leaning-over clint-better
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception – Carolyn_&_Clint arm-in-arm-back
Fashion statement or not, the watch just doesn’t go! :)
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Carolyn_&_CASRelative Marissa1
cute, with a multiplier bonus
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Carolyn_&_CASRelative Lowell1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception Carolyn_&_CASRelative Jay & Marissa &Cousin_Samantha1
Jay looking deviously towards Samantha?
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn2 dress
Carolyn’s lovely blue dress.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Carolyn1 dress
Carolyn’s lovely blue dress.
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception – Britt_1
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception – Britt_&_Chuck1
they beat us to the punch …
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception_Becky_&_Bob
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding Reception – Vickyv- Toasting – 0349234
A good, emotional toast!
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding reception-Mike-Helen-Mom
Clint & Carolyn’s Wedding reception-Duke-Nathan-Beth
Duke and Beth dated for 4 years in college! But he ended up marrying another Prophet sister…. Marcia, who wasn’t here.
To view all the pictures of this set on flickr, go to my 20000212 tag on flickr.
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February 12, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Phew! Epic long post!
February 12, 2010 at 4:25 PM
I love you, honeybunch!!!!!!
February 12, 2010 at 4:26 PM
I love you too!!!!!! :)
February 12, 2010 at 10:45 PM
/vomit
just kidding.
these were great vids and pictures.
Congrats on 10/18 years. I hope we make it this long. Any advice?
February 15, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Yes, don’t invite your asshole cousin to the reception, because he will file YouTube legal violation of privacy claims against you to remove the videos, when he realizes he acted like an idiot.
February 16, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Aww, you guys are so in love. :) Yay.
February 18, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Aww, I very much enjoyed this post. Thanks for all the happy memories you two have given me the past 18 years. :) Your wedding day and your reception day are days I remember fondly.
P.S. I LOVE white people + dancing + weddings. :)
P.S.S. LOL to “Fashion statement or not, the watch just doesn’t go! :)”
February 18, 2010 at 1:59 PM
I love that video of Tony A. :)
February 22, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Tony A: “Clint and Carolyn: Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! As I said in the video of me “I think everything will work out just great for them”. So far so good; Don’t you dare show me I’m wrong!
HAHAHAHa, I sent a link to the video of 25 year old me to a few friends.
Some comments I got:
· You are such a dork
· You look SOOO young
· Your voice is soo high…had you hit puberty yet?
· Appears that you’ve always had the ability to talk shit off the cuff
Ah, it brings back good memories.”