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SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006 LAREDO MORNING TIMES | 5C
ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY
Wedding
Maria Blum 80th
Maria Blum celebrated
dress
her 80th birthday on June 3
at Coyote Creek. It was a sit-
down dinner given by her
children: Laura (Jorge) Gar-
hassles
cia and daughters Yessina ASSOCIATED PRESS
and Terry Rodriguez; Bran-
don Blum; Ramoncita Finding the perfect dress is
(Frank) Montemayor and the second most-stressful part
daughters Audrey, Ashley, of getting married — the first be-
Amand and Amber; Rene ing securing the location, ac-
(Sonia) Blum and son Rene cording to a survey conducted
Jr.; Donna (Jim) Price and on behalf of retailer David’s
daughter Jessica; Rolf Blum Bridal.
(absent); and Azeneth Valdez Other stressors are finalizing
(absent). the guest list and choosing a date.
Maria’s children presented But for the 501 recently en-
her with a slideshow of pic- gaged women who participated
tures from her youth up until in the telephone poll conducted
her present. A special bless- by Leflein Associates, shopping
Pictured from left to right Javier Velasquez, Rick Velasquez, Rene Velasquez, Danny Velasquez, Roy Velasquez, Jaime Velasquez, ing was given by Mr. Juan for bridesmaids dresses is hard-
Sergio Velasquez, Felix Velasquez Jr., Araceli Gonzalez, and honorees Felix Velasquez Sr. and Emma Velasquez. Garza. ly easy. Two-thirds say that their
The honoree was asked to MARIA BLUM biggest problem is finding a
Velasquez 50th sing, because it has always
been her dream; she was ac-
companied by her brother
Arturo (Gloria) Esparza. Pas-
tor Mike (Polly) Barrera. And
style that will fit and flatter
each of their bridesmaids’ body
types.
Felix Sr. and Emma (Inclan) Arturo. her close friends Alma Neira, Meanwhile, 45 percent com-
Velasquez celebrated their 50th Guests in attendance to the Mr. and Mrs. Juan Garza, Mr. plain of a lack of styles, colors
wedding anniversary with a holy party included Maria’s broth- and Mrs. Patrick Wong, and and sizes, and 37 percent dread
Mass on May 6 at Our Lady of ers Guadalupe (Eva) Ezparza, others. fitting out-of-town bridesmaids.
Guadalupe Catholic Church,
which was the site of their origi-
nal vows on April 8, 1956.
The couple was treated to a
dinner/dance, a gift by their eight
sons and only daughter. They are
Felix (Laura) Jr., Javier, Sergjo
(Adriana), Rick (Olivia), Jaime,
Rene, Cheli (Gary Gonzalez), Roy
(Cris) and Danny Velasquez.
The bride looked beautiful in a
two-piece beaded bodice gold
gown. A gold miniature head
piece adorned her short-cropped
hair-do. The groom looked equal-
ly elegant, in a Ralph Lauren
black-with-gold-vest tuxedo.
A gala reception followed at the
Laredo Civic Center Ballroom.The
ballroom was exquisitely decorat-
ed with an elegant atmosphere, a
work of Myreida and Nayely Floral
designs. Decorative chandeliers by
Carmine’s were also hung by the
ceiling, giving the ballroom a very
lavishing and elegant entrance.
The entrance of the ballroom
was adorned with two huge floral
arrangements on each side, on top
of Roman illuminated pillars that
were decorated with tulle. On one
side of the entrance was the cou-
ple’s original wedding portrait tak-
en by Humberto Serrano’s Studio, MR. AND MRS. FELIX VELASQUEZ SR.
50 years ago. The other side had a
table formally dressed for guests to tiful bride. The dance was very sauce, white rice, stuffed potatoes
sign the beautiful adorned album, emotional when all of the eight and broccoli with a dinner roll.
and a gift basket for their gifts. sons — one at a time — danced a Popular dance music was
The designated couple’s table small piece of “Como Han Pasado played by La Formula throughout
was also illuminated by Roman Los Años” with their mother. The the night. A video of fond memo-
pillars, which gave a beautiful couple’s daugther also had a ries of that night will be remem-
scenery for all their pictures. On dance with her mother. Mr. Felix bered always, courtesy of Ms.
one side of the table was the was overcome with joy, bringing Rose Yzaguirre.
bride’s beautiful wedding cake, a some tears to his eyes as he would The wedding attendants were
creation by Pat’s Cake Design. see how his eight sons and daugh- represented by each son/daugh-
The groom’s chocolate cake was ter danced with his bride. ter of the couple’s children. The
decorated with grapes and straw- Mrs. Guadalupe Inclan, the grandchildren of the couple are
berries, a work from Cakeland. bride’s mother was also present. Priscilla, Felix Michael, Kevin,
Mariachis Los Tequileros A gift of appreciation was pre- Jayson, Jacob, Alexander, Vanessa,
strolled in and serenaded the cou- sented to Mrs. Araceli V. Gonzalez Sergio Jr., Marky, Isa Renee, Cindy,
ple and guests with a variety of by her sister-in-laws, Laura, Adri- Rick Jr., J.J., Ray, Joey, Eric, Rene
ranchera’s songs. A mariachi ana, Olivia, and Cris Velasquez Jr., Krispy, J.D., Lisa Marie, Ashley,
sombrero was placed in Mr. Felix for putting together such a mem- Valeric, Victoria and Baby Roy.
head throughout his favorite song, orable night. A torna boda was celebrated af-
“El Rey,” as he sang along with the The guests were treated to a for- terward at the couple’s home with
ensemble. mal seated dinner in a beautiful gold trio Juan & Javier playing a variety
Andy Reyes, a very dear friend table setting and miniature pillars of Mexican songs to more than the
of the family, was the guest speak- atop with fresh flowers. The cou- 100 guests until mid-morning. Over
er. The couple’s sons gave a white ple’s picture was also placed on the 300 guests attended the gala event.
rose to the groom, as a symbol of tables.The dinner consisted of bone- The couple enjoyed their hon-
respect for a dance with his beau- less chicken breast in champagne eymoon in Louisiana.
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