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| High school friends at Kristin's wedding. June 28, 2014. |
We have been so busy traveling since school got out and so
much has happened that I’ve almost dreaded writing about it all. But I want to
remember everything, so here goes. I’ll begin with Part I: Kristin’s Wedding (You can read about my friend, Kristin, here). Here
are some highlights from the weekend:
- A 14 hour drive from NY to KY.
- Throwing a small lingerie party immediately after getting out of the car.
- Working with Emily and Kristin to make all of the flower arrangements (we had no clue what we were doing and I think they turned out pretty darn good!).
- Going through the rehearsal and realizing just how magical the ceremony would be if the rain would hold off (we had a 50/50 chance of thunderstorms).
- Spending the entire wedding day with Kristin, getting our hair done, taking pictures with her amazing photographer, Katie (who happens to be an old high school friend!) and watching Braden bloom into a wedding videographer.
- Saying after out very last picture, “Does that sound like rain in the distance?” and then stupidly standing around until suddenly it was down pouring on us, running toward the castle (did I mention the girls got ready in a castle!?), squealing “Cover the bride!” stopping to take my heels off so I could run faster, and being tackled from behind, by the bride, who did not realize I had stopped.
- Laughing over and over about above incident.
- Being SO nervous about the fact that it was practically monsooning at the time the ceremony was supposed to start. Meanwhile, Kristin was so calm!
- The sunshine finally coming out and having the ceremony outdoors! It was incredibly beautiful and Kristin’s entrance was perfect.
- Kristin’s new stepdaughters, Brittany and Trinity, fist-bumping as they walked back down the aisle when the ceremony ended.
- Tyler and Amanda singing their own version of a Backstreet Boys song for their toast
- Dancing the night away with my cute date who makes every wedding super fun
- Watching Kristin and Rodney have one last dance together after everyone had left to gather for the exit
- Failed attempts at convincing Kristin not to bring her stuffed bear on the honeymoon!
Whew! I thought I would just share a few highlights, but as
you can see, this really was such a special wedding to be a part of. My only
regret was forgetting to eat the cake! ;) I couldn’t be happier for Kristin to
have found her guy and I know they will have a lifetime of good times together.
Rodney came as a package deal with twin daughters and it has been sweet to
watch them turn into a new family. Kristin will be an amazing step-mom! The one
thing that stood out to me the most throughout the wedding weekend was the way
that Kristin was constantly checking in on everyone around her, making sure
they were happy and comfortable. Her first thought was always others, even on
her wedding day. I’m honored and blessed to you as a friend, Kristin!
Congratulations on your marriage!
The day after Kristin’s wedding happened to be our 1-year
wedding anniversary. I will pick up there in the next post. Until then!
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