The David Balleza Katague Clan playing Philippine Mahjong at Alix and Brendan's Wedding{ Playing: Ditas, Carenna, Me and Dinah), Watching: Alex, Dodie and Yuka, September 2, 2023, Berkeley City Club, Berkeley, CA
The first wedding this year was Elaine Katague King, the only daughter of my oldest daughter, Dinah. It was held in the southwest suburbs of Portland, Oregon. The venue was a huge barn in the local winery with big space for dancing and out door activities. It was held on June 24, 2023.
Here's a photo of me with the bride and groom ( Kyle Joseph) taken at the pre-nuptial barbecue party for the out of town guests and members of the wedding entourage. I was the escort of the bride's mother (Dinah)-marching second in the line.
The second wedding this year was the marriage of Alix Carver Katague to Brendan Quinn. Alix is the oldest daughter of my son, Dodie. It was held at the Berkeley City Club on September 2, 2023. The building venue of the wedding was designed by Julia Morgan and is listed as a historic landmark in the State of California. I was also a member of the wedding entourage and paired with the brother of the bride, Philip Katague, second in line after the Groom and his mother, Marianne Caruana Quinn.
The following is a photo of me in my black BARONG with the Bride and the Groom looking dignified.
Carenna Katague Thompson ( my youngest grand daughter and Me) at Alix and Brendan's Wedding Day, Berkeley City Club, September 2, 2023. Carenna is currently in Belfast, North Ireland completing the Fall Semester of her Major in college, International Affairs.For photos of the architectural grandeur of the wedding venue visit:
https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-berkeley-city-club-perfect-venue.html
So as of today, I have 3 grand children that are married. The future of my other 3 grand children for marriage in the next year or two is not encouraging. My other grandson just lost his job and marriage without financial stability is a big NO, NO! My other grand daughter is getting her Ph.D two years from now and marriage while in graduate school is also a NO, NO. My youngest grand daughter is only 20 and in college and expect to graduate with her Masters degree in 3 years. So Wedding bells maybe 3 years in the future in the David B Katague clan, unless my other grandson gets a job soon. Meantime, I am anxiously waiting for a great grand child from my other three married grand children, hopefully next year.
Here are more photos from Alix FaceBook page posted after their honeymoon. These are photos from the professional photographers. It looks very professional showcasing the Happy and Memorable Event in the life of Alix and Brendan.
Finally, here are my quotes for Newly Married Couples:
- "Two souls, one heart - a love story that's just getting started."
- "Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after."
- "Together is a beautiful place to be."
- "From this day forward, you shall not walk alone; my heart will be your shelter, and my
- arms will be your home."
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