We're so FANCY!
My mom and sister helped me to get dressed. It was such a special time for us. :)
Getting ready for the first look. This picture CRACKS me up!!
This was the only point of the day when I felt really nervous...waiting to see my husband for the first time. :) We opted to do a first look at the suggestion of our photographer and it was THE BEST decision we made for the wedding (other than hiring that photographer - DUH!). It was the most intimate, special, wonderful moment of the entire day. I would suggest this to ANY bride!
After we had our first look, we decided to run to a nearby school house to take some pictures. Weren't our ring bearers and flower girl THE CUTEST?
I asked my girls to buy matching navy lace pencil skirts but I let them choose any ivory top that they wanted. I LOVED that they were all different but fit their personalities perfectly. :)
And I couldn't resist getting these fun sweaters and glasses for a FEW pictures!! :)
I can't post individual pictures of my bridesmaids without saying how important they each are to me, so here goes nothin... :)
Michaela is my baby sister. She is an inspiration to me in SO many ways. She loves God, she raises 3 INCREDIBLE kids, and she works harder than almost anyone I know. Her children are all respectful, intelligent, kind, and LOVE the Lord - PROOF that she is doing an amazing job with them. I'm so proud of the young woman that she has become and even though she is my LITTLE sister, I look up to her in so many ways. :)
Michaela is my baby sister. She is an inspiration to me in SO many ways. She loves God, she raises 3 INCREDIBLE kids, and she works harder than almost anyone I know. Her children are all respectful, intelligent, kind, and LOVE the Lord - PROOF that she is doing an amazing job with them. I'm so proud of the young woman that she has become and even though she is my LITTLE sister, I look up to her in so many ways. :)
Emily and I have been best friends for almost four years now. We met when I started doing Zumba with her, and we connected over a similar sense of humor and love for all things ridiculous. As our friendship continued to grow (in the beginning), we talked about EVERYTHING except for one thing...God. See, I was an atheist, and Em was a Christian. At one point, she finally took the opportunity to share her faith with me, and was one of the greatest things anyone has ever done for me. She guided me through the first year of being a Christian by making time for Bible studies and taking me to church with her. For the rest of my life, Em will always hold SUCH a special place in my heart for answering God when He asked her to do something hard. I'm so thankful for this lady.
(Girl) Robin and I have technically known each other the longest. She grew up right down the street from my grandma's house. To make a long story short, we didn't reconnect until about two years ago, but when we did, we made up for lost time by becoming SOOOO close! I'm so thankful for this lady in my life. She is the FRIENDLIEST person I know. ;)
Rachelle and I met less than a year ago when I walked into a church in a movie theater that she and her husband pastor. After service, I sent her a long message on Facebook, and the rest is history! Our friendship is SOOOO God orchestrated. He sent us each other when we both didn't even realize that we needed a close friend. Through Rachelle and her husband (and their church), I have grown SO MUCH in my faith. They have fostered my creativity and encouraged me in SO many ways. They are my go-to people, and they have always treated me with kindness, respect, and honesty. I couldn't be more thankful for this woman. I mean, really, WHO ELSE would get in a pencil skirt and heels when they are 8 months pregnant? :)
My sweet sister and her kids. I am godmother to all three, and I love them each with all of my heart!
Rachelle and her big boy Maddox (and Marshall in her belly). :)
These girls have been with me through every step of the wedding planning process. Andie and Danielle are two of my favorite people in the entire universe for their selflessness, their encouragement, and their love!
My parents.... they made this all happen. They worked their tails off to make my dreams come true. :) I am so overwhelmed every time I think about everything they did to make our day come alive. Most of all, though, they love and accept Rob. They treat him like he has always been a part of our family, and that is SOOOO special to me. :)
Rob and his sweet mama. :) I love this woman to pieces!
It's SHOW TIME!!!
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