Rehearsl and Rehearsal Dinner: Part 1

I am MARRIED now! And the whole wedding day could not have gone more perfectly. Everything and everyone was beautiful. My only dilemma now is what to do with my spare time since all the wedding planning is behind us! That being said though, I am glad the actual wedding is over so that I can begin my life with the man I love. I could not be happier.

Believe it or not, I took VERY few pictures on the actual wedding day; however, here are some shots that some friends took!

During the rehearsal dinner, people who wanted to stood up and said a few words... words of encouragement, blessing, or special memories of Andrew and/or me. This picture was taken when my sister was talking. Her speech was priceless. I was in shock that she actually stood up to say anything, but on top of that, what she was incredibly touching. I just lost it.

My sister was the maid of honor, but these girls were just as big of a help in the whole process. Jennifer (to my right) made the banners that we hung in the fellowship hall for the reception. She has been a dear friend since we met our freshman year of college. Calista and I traveled to Guatemala together. She and her husband, Alex, were just married in May. We are starting this journey together. Lucky for me, she had a little head start. I will need all the pointers on married life that I can come by!

My aunt took this picture after the rehearsal ended. I think Andrew was probably starving by this point, but he was a trooper, and posed rather willing for a final picture.

Daddy looks calm and collected here, but don't be fooled. Saturday morning was a different story. Real men cry. It's a fact. And I love it.

There are many more pictures where this came from, so stay tuned! :)