Dinertown Nuptials

Tom Reeves and Dawna Milligan get married

Dawna Michele Milligan and Tom Reeves were married at the Sacred Heart Church in Riesterstown, Maryland, on Saturday, March 21, 2009.

Abby, Mitchell, Dorothy and I spent a week in the Baltimore area, and early on Chele (Abby's daughter whose name is really Dawna) explained to us that Baltimore was "all about diners." There was one right across from where we were staying called the Bel-Loc Diner, so named because it is situated at the intersection of the Beltway and Loch Raven Boulevard. Their staff was gracious, and the atmosphere was charming.

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Clean, elegantly-preserved 60s-esque diner charm at the Bel Loc Diner

Chele's grandmother Dorothy Milligan, the grand matriarch of Byng, Oklahoma, poses with Chele and her long-time friend Kim Tatums at the Bel Loc.

Chele and Tom share a laugh during their wedding rehearsal.

Kim and my lovely wife Abby, mother of the bride, rehearse walking Chele down the aisle.

While preparing for the wedding, Chele shares an intimate moment with flower girl Avery, daughter of Chele's long-time friends Pete and Carlan.

Photo by Abby S. M. Barron

Chele poses for a formal portrait at the home of Tom's aunts. They asked me to photograph their wedding, knowing that it would be in a very journalistic style.

A whimsical moment

Chele makes her way to the waiting wedding limo with help from my sister Nicole Barron. Bringing up the rear is Kim Tatums.

Entering the church, Kim, Chele and Abby are all aglow.

Photo by Robert Stinson

Flower girl Ashley hugs Chele.

Tom and Chele listen to the service, a traditional Catholic wedding.

Chele smiles as she greets friends and relatives in the receiving line after the service.

Abby and I leave the church.

Photo by Robert Stinson

Chele gets kissed by grandmother Dorothy and mother Abby.

The newlyweds on the steps of the Sacred Heart chapel.

Chele and flower girl Avery at the reception.

The traditional first dance at the reception in Baltimore's Little Italy district.

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