Reception

I'm ending this lovely display of our photos with a look at the reception. After the ceremony we did a simple dinner at a local restaurant who went above and beyond while having a crazy dinner rush with only four servers! So we had pasta, kids had pizza and I got some wine in my sweet Mrs glass. After our reception was over we decided to 1. give left over cupcakes to the amazing staff at Mama Maria's and 2. hit the bars. We didn't take many pictures and my selfie stick remains in a bag somewhere in my house, shame I know! Our wedding was perfect and we focused on what was truly important; us. It's amazing how our friends and family have surrounded us with so much love and support and we couldn't be more thankful. Now to plan the honeymoon, JK we already booked a week in DC! 

Photographer: Aysha Nicole Photography

RIP to the Mr glass that I ran through the dishwasher and ruined :( 

I'm sure Kevin, in the back, was doing a harry potter house quiz. No lies.

STUCK! 

Ceremony

Short, sweet and to the point. I basically wrote our the entire ceremony script from what our officiant said to the words we spoke when exchanging rings -thank you Pinterest! The nice part about our ceremony is that while I was standing in front of 30-ish people, it really felt like it was just us and that's a wonderful feeling. 

To watch our ceremony, go here. 

We had the ability to stream our wedding for people who weren't able to make it to the shindig. You'll notice none of my family was there, except my nanny family and best friend, which is totes okay because I don't think my family from AZ would've been able to stand the weather. 

Eric's grandma was able to attend which were very thankful for. 

I had to apologize since my vows were a lot longer. 

Either I was mid way through what she said, or telling him he was stuck with me forever. 

A moment in prayer, while we aren't super prayerful - working on it - this means a lot to me. 

Photography: Aysha Nicole Photography

Getting Ready

So I have a LOT of pictures to share from the wedding and just too many to be put into one post, so I'll start with getting ready. The morning of our wedding I was up and at-em by 730/8am to pick up my bouquet, get some tea and go get ready. I spent this time reflecting and enjoying the fact that in a few hours I'd be saying my vows in front of our family and friends.. I was giddy, calm and just really wanted it to be wedding time.  Eric got ready at our friends hotel and enjoyed a fairly relaxing morning. I mean, just look at these two hanging out, which is exactly what I was doing.. except I was watching Kimmy Schmidt. 

LB came and brought me flowers, all of Eric's family came to see me before Eric got a first look. It was truly special to have a moment with them! 

Dad's "first look" which was over FaceTime and the bees knees! My dad thought when I said "tutu" that I meant a short tutu, I aint crazy! 

This wonderful book that I got from Kristin Schumcker's shop was what I put my vows in. 

Last detail, my Henry's medal. Henry was my moms dad, he carried this medal through WWII, Korea and Vietnam. It's our good luck charm and was my something old/borrowed. 

Photography: Aysha Nicole Photography

Next will be the first look/bride + groom pictures! 

-Acacia