The Daniel and Christi Courade Wedding

Bob Jones and I attended the wedding of Daniel and Christi Courade. It was a beautiful wedding in a small church on the Roseland Plantation in Ben Wheeler, a small town near Tyler, Texas.

Roseland Plantation was built in 1854 by Mr. Burrell Hambrick. It was originally a 3300 acre cotton plantation. The plantation was the first recipient of the Texas Restoration Award, and is now available to the public for special occasions.

The plantation has a chapel, a 1850s ballroom and a bed and breakfast. The couple was married in the chapel. Because the ballroom was too small, the reception took place on the plantation grounds.

Many friends and relatives attended the wedding. Daniel’s father, Frank, flew from Northern California. He has attended Becky’s, Michael and now Daniel’s weddings and also all of their graduations. Matt, David Chappell’s son, flew from Washington. He was in Daniel’s court and his son, Kayden, was supposed to be the ring bearer but was too timid.

Because there were no ushers, the seating was mixed. It is my understanding that the bride’s family and friends sit on the left side as you are entering the chapel and the groom’s family and friends sit on the right. This caused me to miss seeing Aunt Gertie, Harmon Chappell, Nina and others.

Because Bob and I had traveled all the way from San Antonio to Ben Wheeler we opted out of the reception.

Below are a few of the pictures taken at the wedding: