Wedding Weekend!

Hello everyone! It's been a crazy weekend. One of my besties and her beau got married here in town this past weekend and I had the honor of being in the wedding party. This has been so fun, helping to plan a big fancy Catholic wedding. I can't say I did a whole lot - she was the anti-bridezilla and Suzanne and Pete took care of nearly everything themselves. The final product was beautiful and we had a blast. I have to say, I was a little nervous - the church was pretty intimidating and I never did like an audience, but I figured all eyes would be on the happy couple anyway!So, here is the run down, with pictures included when available. I have no pics from the rehearsal dinner or ceremony, but I'm sure I can get my hands on them later. They had a fantastic photographer, and friend take the photos for the weekend - Vladimir Chaloupka. I can't wait to see what he came up with!Thursday, I stopped in at Carver's (one of other 'maids) to help her and another friend, Jenny, with flower arrangements:

Ranunculus, Kermit Mums, Gerbera Daisies. So spring-y and fresh! The ranunculus (the little yellow and white round ones) opened up to 2 and 3 times the size you see here.


Friday afternoon, we met for the rehearsal at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. What an amazing church! The pipe organ (sorry so dark) is below. It's nearly as wide as the whole building.


We ran through it once and then headed over to Arianna's in my old neighborhood for the rehearsal dinner. This was the first place the happy couple celebrated their engagement the night it all went down.

Saturday morning, we all met at the Hilton Garden Inn downtown to get ready together. Pictured above from left is: Momma of the Bride, MoH Avory, Suzanne-the-Bride-to-Be, B'maid Katie, B'maid Carver and myself! We had a toast before getting the bride into her dress.

She was stunning! I think this picture does no justice to the dress or the girl in the dress. It was sparkly and beaded and had a V in the back as well. Amazing!


The ceremony was an abbreviated mass and it was just beautiful. I didn't get a pic of the bouquets, but they were bright green and looked awesome with the dresses. Between the ceremony and the reception, we went around town so the bride and groom could get some photographs near the river and some historic spots.

While the rest of us had veggie wraps and watched the US Triathalon National Championship runners go by.


Then, obviously, came the reception. It was held at the Renaissance Virginia downtown on Broad Street. A very cool, historic building that used to be a masonic temple. I didn't even know it was there before this wedding. I have a few pics from the reception. We also had a photobooth available. So fun!


My two boyfriends, Scott and Melissa.


We four went to middle and high school together. So awesome to see these ladies all together! From left, Joie, Melissa, Suzanne and myself.


My boyfriend's boyfriend, Brent. (please ignore purple wine lips)


And the quintessential last-photo-of-the-night that probably never needed to be taken!

Suzanne & Pete: We had such a fantastic time, and I wish you all the best! Enjoy St. Lucia and the rest of your lives!