The day started early at about 7:00 with my hair appointment. I had 3 hairdressers for my seven bridesmaids, two moms, and myself. Julie, Tasha, and Brandy did a wonderful job on everyone's hair. Tiffany did makeup for my mom, Eric's mom, and myself. We all looked fabulous! I was surprisingly calm all morning even though we were running a bit behind my perfectly planned schedule. Once everyone was ready we took some pictures at the hotel. One picture that I really wanted that day was the dress reveal. None of my bridesmaids had seen my dress and I wanted to capture their expressions. Those photos turned out GREAT! (with the exception of Sara being hidden) We then hopped in the limo and headed to the church.The guys got ready at the hotel as well and also took pictures there before heading off to the church.
It was fun to be at the church early because we were able to look through the blinds that covered the window and see the guests being seated. Also, this was when we realized that my veil would snag on the carpet when I walked down the isle. This was a huge concern because it could have ripped or been torn right off of my head during the ceremony. We had to do a quick fix. My ring bearer, who was a total trooper about the whole situation, was assigned to walk down the isle with with flower girl while holding the ring pillow then rush back to where I was so he could carry my veil. For not having much practice with it, and for being so young, he did a perfect job!!!
During our wait for the ceremony to start my dad gave me a present. It's a beautiful necklace that has the "family" birthstones on it..mine, Eric's, my mom's, my dad's, James' and Jacci's. It too remind me that my family if always there for me. I love it!
As we prepared to walk down the isle I started to feel the nerves. This was the moment I had waited for for so many years! Everything went perfect! Eric was very nervous and I got the giggles. It's a little funny because when I was little I was in a church Christmas program. I had gotten the giggles...bad! I will always remember how upset my dad was with me. I think he was embarrassed more than anything but I'm sure everyone else thought it was cute! haha! Maybe its an "on stage" thing because I started laughing during our ceremony and couldn't stop. There was a moment when I looked at Travis, the best man, and he had the most serious "stop laughing" look on his face. It just made me laugh more. One of my favorite parts during the ceremony was when we kissed and the whole church burst out with "whoooaaaa whhooos" and claps. Everyone was so happy that we were FINALLY married.
Eric and I left in his truck that was decorated with what other than bud light cans and the rest of the bridal party followed in my brothers galaxy, Ben's Nova, and the limo. We just went around the corner and waited until the guests had left the church then we went back to take pictures.
After we took pictures we were able to join the party! When I walked into the reception hall I was blown away by how beautiful and romantic is looked. I was so happy with it! Early on during the planning process my dad had this idea of Eric and I being introduced and we would walk down the spiral staircase...instead of the normal "walk through a door" thing like our bridal party did. None of the guests knew we were on the balcony so we took them all by surprise. I'm so glad we did that! It turned out awesome!
Just a few facts (more so I don't forget)- Our first dance song was "She's Everything"...Eric sang the entire song to me...I loved it! We cut the cake to "How Sweet it is". His mother son dance was to "All to You". We danced with his grandparents to "Should've Seen it in Color". I danced with my dad to "Walk With You". The bouquet toss (caught by my friend Jessica) was to "Wishin, Hopin, Prayin" and the garter (caught by my cousin's boyfriend Mike) to "Rack City". The last song of the night was "Time of my life".
I hate to admit this (I'm sure someday I will laugh at the memory) but I'm probably the first bride to slap her groom during the wedding reception. First of all...I NEVER slap Eric....this was a first for us! For one he never makes me mad enough to slap him and also I just wouldn't do that. Oh but this....this was grounds for an exception! During the cake cutting I made him promise me that he wouldn't put cake on my face. I should've known better. He went for it and as I tried to dodge it the cake smeared all over my cheek and into my eye. Now...I want you all to know that I honestly thought I had cake on my hand and so the slap was intended to get cake on his face. I guess my hand was clean and it was just an ordinary slap in the face! I was so embarrassed!!! Our photographers got an awesome shot though! :)
One of the favorite parts of the night was the photo booth. I think everyone (who used it) loved it! I so enjoy looking through the album that has all of the pictures in it! They are all so funny!!!
I knew the day would be a whirlwind! I knew it was going to be gone in the blink of an eye. I tried to remember to take in every moment. I wish I could relive that day every year (or maybe even have another wedding-with Eric of course- every couple of years!). We loved every moment. Thank you to all who were able to make it and thank you to those of you who were unable to make it but kept us in your thoughts that day. And thank you to our parents who made the day happen!
Church: St Joachim
Reception: Oak Ridge Winery
Photography: Matthew James Photography
Video: my cousin Christian (so glad we have a video to remember the day by)
Flowers: Sweet Peas
Food: Devincis
DJ: Elite
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