We took some time to visit with friends & made the most of every moment we were there. It was a blast. Katie & Michael had a perfect wedding and one bumpin' reception thanks to Ricky! I was so honored to be part of their special day. These two are so great together & it was a special day for me to be a witness as they committed their lives to one another. I planned on typing more and not having a ton of pictures, but I decided to do the exact opposite. Here are some pics. for you to enjoy!
This deserves a blog of it's own, but since I'm so behind I combined it together. Here is Abby planting flowers before the wedding festivities get started. Her grandmother sent her KY dirt b/c she said it's so much better than TN dirt!!! I knew their family loved KY, but Mrs. Jones took it to a new level! :)
the "magical" dirt ;)
"KY dirt for Abby"
We grabbed dinner one night with Mica, Joe, Kevin, Marissa & baby Ella. Mica, Marissa & I grew up together in Oak Ridge!
she is the cutest thing ever!
Cameron was a trooper printing programs, menu cards, etc for the wedding. She did all the "paper stuff" and it looked amazing!
Patty (katie's mom) and aunt Pam made over 1,000 buckeyes for their wedding favors. Those ladies were in the kitchen for over 8 hrs. baking, rolling & mixing away! Not one peep of complaining either! We put the boxes together & made them look pretty. John helped & was in charge of counting. :)
slavin' away (John, Karen (Michael's mom), Abby & Michael
Michael's dad was a huge help!
This is Tonya doing some wives tale on Arhmin to determine if she is having a baby girl or boy! We all did it and it was hilarious!
All hands on deck!
We stopped one night to view a space station that was orbiting the earth. Astronauts John and Steve made sure we didn't miss a thing!
Sydney is Katie's precious cousin. She is also Abby's secret daughter. She would organize everything....separate the ribbon, alternate colors with the programs. She is very structured & we love her for it.
Is John helping or playing!?
Ironing the table runners & hanging them up! Way to go, Brad!
No one was exempt, even Teddie helped out! She's a trooper!
Cameron was practicing putting hot rollers in my hair. We forgot they were plugged in and they sat there for at least an hour so when we put them in it was burning my scalp. The boys said I was a sissy...they had a contest on who could hold it the longest....I think Brad won.
Like anything could get through that helmet of hair!
ready for the bridesmaid luncheon! Arhmin's mom Suzy did a fantastic job with the luncheon...everything was perfect.
Katie posing.
yum yum we want some!
Cameron and I at the rehearsal.
cuties.
Katie made us each a scrapbook of our friendship with her over the years & wrote a sweet note to each of us. We also got a bag with our name on it and jewelry for the big day!
My bestie!
She would NOT get rid of her gum!
Tonya and Abby waiting for pictures
Kate with the boys
the happy couple!!!!!!
the happy friends!!!!!
taking a peek at some of Paula's shots so far!
Shawn, we are busted for talking during the wedding! :)
Doesn't this look SO SO SO AWESOME! She did a fab. job!
Mr. and Mrs. DelBonis' first dance
Lindsay Sluder made both the bride's and groom's cake! Check her "sugar jane" site out on the side of my blog, she's so talented!
Shawn, Katie, Abby
Ricky is about to get this party started!
get a room ;)
Who could forget the "napkin game." Sadly my camera died after this, but for more on the wedding go to Shawn, Abby or Rachel's blog!
I'll say one more time how honored I was to be a part of this ceremony. Katie has been a great friend in so many ways. We've had a lot of fun together at college, in DZT & working at Lee together and she's always been there for me when things were tough. We've come to know one another so well, that we have an understanding that goes beyond words. Katie & Michael have a deep friendship & have vowed to keep Christ first in their individual lives as well as in their marriage and that tells me they are going to have an unbelievable journey together that is full of happiness and laughter. Congratulations you two!!!!!
4 comments:
1. Oh my word!!! I laughed so hard at Abby's grandma sending KY Dirt! Was it a joke or was she serious?? I hope she was serious because that made my day!
2. You looked beautiful and TONE at the wedding!!
3. The wedding looked awesome! I was really impressed with the tables..good job Katie!
4. Lindsay is extremely talented to be making cakes like that on the side! Wow!
Lisa, this was awesome! Wow, I loved catching up on so much at one time! and yes, granny knows her dirt and I'm sure she was serious and I'm sure Abby's flowers will be beautiful! haha. I think I've brought back some of that same Ky dirt for my flowers before too!
Very thorough blog friend! You covered it all:-)
haha...i didn't notice the talking but the picture proves it I guess. Great pictures :)
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