Perhaps you were able to be with us physically on our wedding day; perhaps you joined us in prayer from afar; either way, we hope you enjoy these images documenting what was an amazing experience for us. Gratitude goes out to each and everyone of you who helped us bring forward this blessed day -- one celebrating love, commitment, community. We recognize how truly fortunate we are to join in this blessed sacrament of marriage. We wish that each and every person called to loving commitment would have such an opportunity. What an honor it is; what a joy, now, to share these pictures with all of you.
Blessings to all this day! Here's to celebrating many seasons of Love!
Melissa and Francois
Across town at St. Jane House, the Groom and his bridal party prepare themselves...
Bouquet (and all flowers) arranged by Antoinette Bennaars-Mawanda; Engagement Ring handed down by the Liewer/Arduser Great Grandparents; Gold bands: Kay Jewelers
The Borgmann Clan and newest members...
To the Walker Sculpture Garden!
We know the beauty and abundance of the "Cherry in the Spoon.."
To the Walker Sculpture Garden!
We know the beauty and abundance of the "Cherry in the Spoon.."
Wedding Party, from Left to Right, Back Row:
Aaron Borgmann, Usher; Francois Zongo, Groomsman; Ben Borgmann, Usher;
Middle Row: Marianna Toth, Bridesmaid; Stephanie Johnson, Matron of Honor; Melissa Borgmann, Bride; Francois Kiemde, Groom; Frederic Nassa, Best Man; Joy Chaney, Bridesmaid;
Front Row: Gabby Kiemde, Groom's Girl
The Music!
Thank you to the St. Olaf International Choir, along with other Church of St. Philip singers and musicians, who all nicely round out our wedding ensemble
Love this Light!
Francois and Melissa light their candle from the community flames
Fr. Dale Korogi delivers a beautiful homily (always!)
Francois and Melissa light their candle from the community flames
Fr. Dale Korogi delivers a beautiful homily (always!)
Sr. Jill Underdahl, CSJ, is the first to read her prayers of the faithful,
written for this occassion, alongside Zac Willette.
What a feast! Thank you to all of our blessed guests who made this banquet possible, bringing food to share with the entire community. And Merci to Mark, Olga and the nuns, for laying it all out so magnificently...
Center pieces and decor, courtesy of Olga Nichols and Brian Mogren: Team Ambiance!
What's a table without roses, candles and champagne? Ha!
Zac Willette, our master of ceremonies from the Rehearsal Dinner, returns to toast us after his beautiful words on hunger, love and abundance, the night before.
WE LOVE THIS MAN!
Berato Wilson, Former North High Writing as Performance Student and Teens Rock the Mic poet graces the stage and silences the guest with his original poem
Parents of the Bride, Beth and Steve Borgmann, sing their toast
to love and one another:
"You are My Sunshine!"
(such fine harmonizing by these two!)
Guests from Francois' family in Madison: Sister Agnes Kiemde,
and former countryman, Saidou Kabore, with his wife Veronica