Jill Zimmermann and Chris Rider's Engagement Reception
at the New Orleans Country Club

June 2, 2006

Tootie and Devon Jackoniski decorated the tables beautifully with pink roses in vases, rose petals, hearts, and candles. All was ready for the guests to arrive!

The Country Club prepared a smorgasbord of finger foods to try.

Sharon and Jeff Vitter toast Jill and Chris on their engagement!

Sandy Zimmermann (mother of the bride) and Sharon, Alison, and Meg Vitter catch up over wine.

Audrey, Sophie, David, Tootie, Mark, and Jeff take a break from eating to pose for the photo. (Country Club gumbo was on the menu for the night.)

Al Vitter and Jean St. Raymond at the reception, with Chris Rider in the background.

David Vitter toasts Jill and Chris on their engagement. Congratulations!

Peyton Vitter clowns around. Gene Zimmermann is in background next to David.

A candid shot of Reed and Joli Martic with Tootie and the bride-to-be Jill.

Lisette and Nick Vitter entertained while Peyton, Mary, and Devon listen.

Cousins Karl Zimmermann (father of the bride and aka Cowboy Bob) and Jeff Vitter catch up on old times.

Family and Friends of the bride and groom: Best man Ryan, Chris's mother Cindy Rider, groom Chris Rider, Jill's brother Kollin Zimmermann, and Jill's stepgrandmother Bernie Wolff.

Clockwise from far left: Mary, Wendy, Devon, Jason, Jim, Cameron, Peyton, Lisette, and Nick.

Jill (standing) with maid of honor Samantha and her parents.

Jeff enjoying some gumbo at the reception.

Candid of Sophie and Audrey Vitter talking at the reception.

Aerial view of the reception. There was a great turn out and it was fun to see so much of the extended family all together!

We wish Jill and Chris much happiness!