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September 1, 2017
Atlanta, GA
#BecomingHufton

Irene & Christopher

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The Wedding Website of Irene Okech and Christopher Hufton
Just as we are black and white, our personalities are like night and day ! Irene is the gentle, quiet one , an avid scholar who loves anything with books & libraries. Chris is the energetic goofy one (can you tell) , a charismatic youth pastor, a gifted construction engineer and one who loves building projects. We both love to travel and visit new villages, cities & countries ! The diversity and intersection of our careers and cultures has led us to explore areas that interact with both our worlds .... Enjoy our photos.....
At family photo-shoot in Roswell, GA! In March 2016, Irene's family traveled from Kenya to visit.  One of  the items on the agenda was a photo shoot in African attire. This is one of the pics taken .
At family photo-shoot in Roswell, GA! In March 2016, Irene's family traveled from Kenya to visit. One of the items on the agenda was a photo shoot in African attire. This is one of the pics taken .
Christopher is one who has always supported Irene's dreams....this was at Mercer University School of Medicine,  Savannah Campus   #nerds
Christopher is one who has always supported Irene's dreams....this was at Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah Campus #nerds
Land of a Thousand Hills coffee house ...this was Irene's  first birthday with Chris... it also was one of   their first dates ...Irene says "he spoiled me then and still spoils me ...."
Land of a Thousand Hills coffee house ...this was Irene's first birthday with Chris... it also was one of their first dates ...Irene says "he spoiled me then and still spoils me ...."
On this day, Dr. Irene , the scholar was receiving the outstanding alumnae award from her alma mater, Brenau University!...look at these love birds #swoon
On this day, Dr. Irene , the scholar was receiving the outstanding alumnae award from her alma mater, Brenau University!...look at these love birds #swoon
At a Bravesgame in Atlanta....... Christopher loves sports and was eager to show Irene the various Atlanta sports....top on the list ; Baseball and Georgia Tech Football!
At a Bravesgame in Atlanta....... Christopher loves sports and was eager to show Irene the various Atlanta sports....top on the list ; Baseball and Georgia Tech Football!
#Tennessee : We road-tripped with Christopher's boys to get Hot Chicken in Tennessee! Snapped this pic en-route,  at a coffee house
#Tennessee : We road-tripped with Christopher's boys to get Hot Chicken in Tennessee! Snapped this pic en-route, at a coffee house
A color fight was uber necessary To classically end a youth event at the church! Yap that's us covered in colored powder...Picture courtesy of the incredible Frank Ledford!
A color fight was uber necessary To classically end a youth event at the church! Yap that's us covered in colored powder...Picture courtesy of the incredible Frank Ledford!
December 2014: Celebrating 1 year relationship anniversary in Helen, GA.  Christopher has a knack for taking beautiful silhouette images ...#happy1year
December 2014: Celebrating 1 year relationship anniversary in Helen, GA. Christopher has a knack for taking beautiful silhouette images ...#happy1year
Oh Kennesaw....at Mark Fender's graduation ceremony! So..technically, we didn't quite make it to watch him walk across stage, but we got there, and celebrated his achievement later on that evening....
Oh Kennesaw....at Mark Fender's graduation ceremony! So..technically, we didn't quite make it to watch him walk across stage, but we got there, and celebrated his achievement later on that evening....
2015: Exploring Redwoods in California!  We love the outdoors!
2015: Exploring Redwoods in California! We love the outdoors!
Santana Row...in beautiful Sunny California, for Shaun  & Amber's wedding! #happilyeverz
Santana Row...in beautiful Sunny California, for Shaun & Amber's wedding! #happilyeverz
We enjoy Georgia Tech Football games ! Two munchkins in love !
We enjoy Georgia Tech Football games ! Two munchkins in love !
In Kenya, At the Davis Sheldrick Wildlife trust (DSWT) ! 
In December 2013 we visited the DSWT and while there, adopted a baby elephant called Tusuja! ..Yap! We have a baby elephant in Kenya !
In Kenya, At the Davis Sheldrick Wildlife trust (DSWT) ! In December 2013 we visited the DSWT and while there, adopted a baby elephant called Tusuja! ..Yap! We have a baby elephant in Kenya !
In Naivasha, Kenya: We enjoy outdoor hikes and explorations.  The more rugged & un-trodden the terrain, the better. Hell's gate was different; as a hiker, you get both terrain & awesome views!
In Naivasha, Kenya: We enjoy outdoor hikes and explorations. The more rugged & un-trodden the terrain, the better. Hell's gate was different; as a hiker, you get both terrain & awesome views!
At Irene's elementary school in Westlands, Nairobi
At Irene's elementary school in Westlands, Nairobi
Amsterdam : The place we met..Oh, how we looove our times in Amsterdam #AMS
Amsterdam : The place we met..Oh, how we looove our times in Amsterdam #AMS
....At family wedding in Nairobi, Kenya....#Blueandred #BonnieandClyde
....At family wedding in Nairobi, Kenya....#Blueandred #BonnieandClyde
In Savannah, GA....#roadtripping
In Savannah, GA....#roadtripping
...at one of our many GT football games together! This day was especially fun because we won and we would have rushed the field.......but Irene was super shy....I hope Chris forgives her for that...
...at one of our many GT football games together! This day was especially fun because we won and we would have rushed the field.......but Irene was super shy....I hope Chris forgives her for that...
in Nakuru, Kenya :  December, 2016  on a road trip, we stopped at this gorgeous Great Rift Valley view point. Behind us is the Rift Valley with its vast vegetation.
in Nakuru, Kenya : December, 2016 on a road trip, we stopped at this gorgeous Great Rift Valley view point. Behind us is the Rift Valley with its vast vegetation.
Roswell, GA : Celebrating Pastor Christopher's ordination! Can you tell he's super happy ! Super proud of this guy!
Roswell, GA : Celebrating Pastor Christopher's ordination! Can you tell he's super happy ! Super proud of this guy!
After a delicious meal at Tamambo restaurant  in Karen, Kenya
After a delicious meal at Tamambo restaurant in Karen, Kenya
In Missouri, at Grace church where Christopher's parents, Pastors Mirek and Linda met #legacy
In Missouri, at Grace church where Christopher's parents, Pastors Mirek and Linda met #legacy
Irene....the bride...Did we mention that she enjoys gardening, you know like planting and tending to trees, flowers and herbs... #becominghufton
Irene....the bride...Did we mention that she enjoys gardening, you know like planting and tending to trees, flowers and herbs... #becominghufton
Karen, Kenya : We fed giraffes at the Giraffe center in Kenya. After this, we visited the Karen Blixen gardens , home of the Danish author, best known for  her authorship of 'Out of Africa'.
Karen, Kenya : We fed giraffes at the Giraffe center in Kenya. After this, we visited the Karen Blixen gardens , home of the Danish author, best known for her authorship of 'Out of Africa'.
In Naivasha, Kenya; Our backdrop was one of the majestic cliffs at the Hell's gate gorge!
In Naivasha, Kenya; Our backdrop was one of the majestic cliffs at the Hell's gate gorge!
In Columbia, South Carolina :  Outside the Thomas Cooper Library where Irene spent numerous hours studying towards her PhD .
On this day, we had returned to her alma mater as she was a guest lecturer
In Columbia, South Carolina : Outside the Thomas Cooper Library where Irene spent numerous hours studying towards her PhD . On this day, we had returned to her alma mater as she was a guest lecturer
We made it to one of the peaks of HG gorge. Fun Fact: They filmed Lion King here..remember the iconic scene when Mufasa lifts up his son Simba? Yap this is the peak that was used as inspiration!
We made it to one of the peaks of HG gorge. Fun Fact: They filmed Lion King here..remember the iconic scene when Mufasa lifts up his son Simba? Yap this is the peak that was used as inspiration!
Antigua: Chris snapped this pic of a hidden coffee house we found in one of the ruins of Antigua ...June,2017
Antigua: Chris snapped this pic of a hidden coffee house we found in one of the ruins of Antigua ...June,2017
Guatemala: Kisses in the pouring rain...in SanLucas, Toliman in Guatemala.... not pictured are the curios peering eyes of little children, residents of the village whose school we had painted...#love
Guatemala: Kisses in the pouring rain...in SanLucas, Toliman in Guatemala.... not pictured are the curios peering eyes of little children, residents of the village whose school we had painted...#love
My Best friend, My ride or die, in rain and sun
.... am home when am with you .....
My Best friend, My ride or die, in rain and sun .... am home when am with you .....
5:20 AM we walked down to lake Atitlan in San Lucas, to catch the Guatemala sunrise & have quiet time with God....
5:20 AM we walked down to lake Atitlan in San Lucas, to catch the Guatemala sunrise & have quiet time with God....
At a coffee shop in the Guatemala airport.
This was at the end of  a mission trip  to Guatemala, that Christopher had led . It was Irene's inaugural WHC mission trip & she co-led with Chris! #ministry
At a coffee shop in the Guatemala airport. This was at the end of a mission trip to Guatemala, that Christopher had led . It was Irene's inaugural WHC mission trip & she co-led with Chris! #ministry
Kitale, Kenya: At our traditional Engagement Ceremony in Kenya! Culturally, Irene's future husband is to ask for her hand in marriage from her father...The ceremony called 'Aiyee'  was held in Kenya.
Kitale, Kenya: At our traditional Engagement Ceremony in Kenya! Culturally, Irene's future husband is to ask for her hand in marriage from her father...The ceremony called 'Aiyee' was held in Kenya.
Christopher herded cows to Irene's homestead...a show of honor to the ones who raised her up.  July, 2017 . #becomingHufton
Christopher herded cows to Irene's homestead...a show of honor to the ones who raised her up. July, 2017 . #becomingHufton
Culturally, Christopher had to identify his bride among others.  Once identified, he adorned her with a crown , as his queen..more pictures of the ceremony are on our Facebook pages
Culturally, Christopher had to identify his bride among others. Once identified, he adorned her with a crown , as his queen..more pictures of the ceremony are on our Facebook pages
Christopher ..the groom...when he was appointed warrior of the home and gifted with a shield and spears. July,2017
#becomingHufton
Christopher ..the groom...when he was appointed warrior of the home and gifted with a shield and spears. July,2017 #becomingHufton
Outdoors: Hiking in Kenya . July, 2017
Outdoors: Hiking in Kenya . July, 2017
Loresho: At our Farwell ceremony in Kenya. Pictured are Irene's mother and grandmother tither with Chris and Irene
Loresho: At our Farwell ceremony in Kenya. Pictured are Irene's mother and grandmother tither with Chris and Irene
Christopher receiving a hand of blessing from Irene's grandmother ; Turfena Okech. #ohhappyday
Christopher receiving a hand of blessing from Irene's grandmother ; Turfena Okech. #ohhappyday
The couple receiving a pot to cook in. This was presented by Irene's fathers sister, Justice Rose Ougo, with advise to cook daily, for her future husband .
The couple receiving a pot to cook in. This was presented by Irene's fathers sister, Justice Rose Ougo, with advise to cook daily, for her future husband .
When the bride receives a basket to buy food and a pot to cook it in...haha..the groom is all smiles..thank you Aunties!
When the bride receives a basket to buy food and a pot to cook it in...haha..the groom is all smiles..thank you Aunties!
Cake: Cutting our farewell cakes at the ceremony in Nairobi. Two cakes were present.  On  the right , the one currently being cut was a traditional home; hut and the one on the left was a cooking pot.
Cake: Cutting our farewell cakes at the ceremony in Nairobi. Two cakes were present. On the right , the one currently being cut was a traditional home; hut and the one on the left was a cooking pot.
one of the cakes that was cut during our farewell ceremony in Kenya...it is in the shape of a lone mud hut and thatched roof ; the traditional Kenyan symbol of a young man's first independent home.
one of the cakes that was cut during our farewell ceremony in Kenya...it is in the shape of a lone mud hut and thatched roof ; the traditional Kenyan symbol of a young man's first independent home.
..when you receive an engagement gift from your grandmother #blessed
..when you receive an engagement gift from your grandmother #blessed
Thank you grandma Trufena for the gift. #blessed 
Standing tall at 90 years, grandma was overjoyed to witness her granddaughter's farewell ceremony. Blessings to the young bride and groom were poured.
Thank you grandma Trufena for the gift. #blessed Standing tall at 90 years, grandma was overjoyed to witness her granddaughter's farewell ceremony. Blessings to the young bride and groom were poured.
At dinner during a  weekend of prayer and intentional time with God.  God, the reason we exist and live. He drives our purpose.
At dinner during a weekend of prayer and intentional time with God. God, the reason we exist and live. He drives our purpose.
2 excited babes in Amsterdam! #AMS
2 excited babes in Amsterdam! #AMS
2 even more excited babes in Amsterdam....
2 even more excited babes in Amsterdam....
After running the big pumpkin run, an annual world harvest church fundraiser event,  that enables youth to go on mission trips! Chris leads this noble initiative! Well, Irene is Kenyan, so she ran :-)
After running the big pumpkin run, an annual world harvest church fundraiser event, that enables youth to go on mission trips! Chris leads this noble initiative! Well, Irene is Kenyan, so she ran :-)
On  mission trip prep in Kitale, Kenya.  #ministry
On mission trip prep in Kitale, Kenya. #ministry
Coming September 2017 ...and here's to us becoming Hufton #becominghufton
Coming September 2017 ...and here's to us becoming Hufton #becominghufton
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