The week after we got the new our venue closed, my parents and I spent time at new venues on top of working full time. We found one that would work perfectly and good thing it did. So the next two weeks were spent finishing up touches and enjoying family and friends.
The Wednesday before the wedding Brandon came home....two and a half months is far too long especially during a 4 month engagement. It was nice to spend some time with him before all the family got in town. Thursday and Friday everyone started arriving and I was one happy girl. I absolutely love having my family around and it was so great to see them again. It is so wonderful to see so many people so dear to me have marriages that have lasted far longer than most. It is a sweet reminder of the beauty of marriage and two people making it work because they love each other.
Thursday was the bachelor party and I spent the evening with family and friends. There was an incident with a groomsman and a car accident, but everyone was safe, which was such a relief. (just a few bumps and bruises). My great aunt was also in a car accident the Tuesday before and was so dead set on making it to the wedding regardless of her being over three quarters of a century old.
Friday was the rehearsal and just time to spend with everyone. I went to the movies with friends and my brother while Brandon recovered. Then we met and unloaded the cars and got everyone herded to get this show on the road. We lost some of the little ones before dinner, but had a great time hanging out with our families and some of our closest friends. That night the boys hit the town again and the girls hung out eating donuts and drinking champagne (I know it is a great combinations)
Saturday finally came!! The BIG day, the one I had been waiting for, spent the last few months agonizing over. Oh man was I excited. It was perfect and everything I could have ever hoped for. We woke up and went to brunch at my parents house. My mom and her friends did a fantastic job. It was beautiful and the food was great. The girls and I set off to get our makeup done, while my mom and her wonderful friends went to set up. We arrived at the hotel and I went to sneak a peek at the venue...boy was it looking great and what a wonderful feeling to see all my hard work come into play.
Getting ready took FOREVER, I was so ready to see Brandon. I was so excited to see him in his blues, even though I have seen him in them before. This time was different and I couldn't wait. Everyone said I was quite calm, which was reassuring, but I knew in that moment unless the building was on fire then we were good. I got a phone call that one of the groomsman bought the wrong color suit and I just laughed. Just my luck, but I didn't care. We had a few other minor bumps, but we were off. It was the perfect day and in some ways I wish it could be everyday.
A sneak peek of some of my favorites....
I am pretty sure I asked how I was supposed to eat four pieces of cake if I couldn't breathe. (yes I have great priorities)
Boys getting ready
B looking at his groom's cake. (so much for the surprise)
I don't know why I love this pictures so much, but it absolutely melts my heart.
Confetti!!!!!
My lovely parents
B's mom...I love their expressions
Now the party begins...I have to say it looks just as fun as it was!!
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