Left to right, Mandy Brand friend of the Bride, Amanda Beldo, Maid of Honor and cousin to the Bride. Rachel and Bob. Rob Lenz, Best Man and such a close friend should be a brother to the Groom, Chris Smith, Brother to the groom.

Bob Smith and Rachel Beldo Tie the Knot!

Even though graduation from Lake Superior State University didn't happen when planned, Bob and Rachel continued on with their winter wedding plans. On 1-03-04 at Bethany Lutheran church in Kaleva, MI, where they had met each other several years ago, the happy couple said their vows and were united in marriage.

Rachel and Bob just finished lighting the Unity Candle. Rachel's Uncle played the guitar and sang DESTINY. Standing in the foreground is the ring bearer Bryce and Best Man Rob Lenz.

Bob and Rachel hold hands as they listen to the rest of Destiny being sung. Maid of Honor was Amanda Beldo, cousin to Rachel and Flower Girl was Jessa Gauthier, a very special friend and neighbor to Bob and the Smith Family.

The happy couple, now known as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, lead the wedding party out to the reception area of the church. There weren't too many dry eyes at this point!

The newlyweds will honeymoon in a beautiful condo at Crystal Mt. Where they are hoping to get some skiing in. *grin* They will then return to LSSU, where Rachel will graduate in the spring of '04 with a Bachelor degree in Biology. She finished in the top 1 % in the Nation on her P-Cats and plans on pursuing her Pharmaceutical degree, of which she is still deciding on what university she will attend. The couple will reside in Sault St. Marie, Mi. throughout the summer while Robert finishes his bachelor's degree in Marketing Management with graduation from LSSU in the fall. Robert plans on pursuing his Masters degree in this also. You can still reach Bob at r_smith188@yahoo.com

Bob sheds a tear as he looks down at his Bride while the photographer arranges the wedding party for photos. May this love hold strong and true through their lives forever!

The Smith's aren't "losing" a son, they just gained a daughter! Left to right, Robert's parents, Jim and Gwen Smith, Rachel, Jamie , Christopher , and Bob!

Here's the entire wedding party.

Front row left to right, Jessa Gauthier, Rachel, Bob, Bryce Reckow. Back row Karen Bigalke, Chris Beldo, Julie Wood, Chris Smith, Amanda Beldo, Rob Lenz, Jamie Smith, Dave Moorewessel, Melissa Kruse, Dave (Pip) Seefeld, Mandy Brand and Jamie Westheimer.

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