Friday, May 15, 2015

WEDDING DAY! - Part 4 - Our Ceremony

We had a small, family only ceremony and reception.
The small size was perfect for our peaceful park setting!


Our guests waiting while we fiddle around preparing to walk down the aisle
The mismatched folding chairs made Sarah CRAZY
No one else even noticed.
Rick and I decided against having a rehearsal so everyone got their instructions just before the ceremony started.
Sarah and Renee where the best part! They were so funny!
Originally they were told (by our Rev.) that they'd walk down the aisle and then after Rick got up there they were supposed to sit down next to Phil and Linn
But, after the Rev. got up there, he told Sarah and Renee to keep standing!
They had no idea what they were doing!
Rick walks his mom down the aisle

Rick and my mom


The entire wedding party thought Sarah and Renee were supposed to be sitting at this point. They were giggling the entire time and I laughed all the way down the aisle!

Bob welcomes me to the family!
Sarah and Renee still giggling - still no idea what they're supposed to do. They weren't even sure where to stand! 


Rick and I both love the dandelions in this picture!
The mirror image is just too perfect!


Rick and I were supposed to exchange our "I do's" and when the Reverend asked if Rick had the rings, Sarah (our unofficial ring bearer) was supposed to jump up with a third "I do!"
But it didn't quite work that way - because she was standing when she thought she'd be sitting, and so had left the rings with Phil while she walked down the aisle
She still called out her line when she supposed to, followed be a "err, uh- He does!" and scurried across the aisle to where Phil was sitting to get them. Sarah was mortified, everyone else loved it. 


Love this picture too!
The park was just perfect!

Our Mom's start off the sand ceremony by each pouring a little jar of sand
Rick and I take turns filling our unity jar
Signing our marriage license

Legally binding!
After about 20 minutes and much giggling we were officially Husband and Wife!

WEDDING DAY - Part 3 - Pre-ceremony photo shoot!

Rick and I at the entrance to the park

It was a perfectly gorgeous day!

by Mill Creek



On the bridge over Mill Creek
I LOVE this picture!
We look like we're waiting for the train :)


My dress was perfect for twirling!
Our Bagpiper, Derek Grant, was AMAZING!
He kept us in Irish tunes all the way through the ceremony! 

Sand bottles for our Sand Ceremony
We opted for a colorful Sand Jar instead of a unity candle

Rick and I with Reverend James Condit - who was also AMAZING and kept everything very fun and lighthearted



This is another one of my favorite pictures!
I love it when Rick smiles with his teeth!

WEDDING DAY! -Part 2 - First Looks

Because we had our ceremony outdoors in a park and were riding over together, Rick and I opted for a "First Look" instead of waiting till the ceremony to show off my dress.

Dad and Rick waiting for our First Looks 
Daddy-daughter first look




For our first look together I ordered the yellow umbrella from How I Met Your Mother because it's one of Ricky's favorite TV shows

First Look!



WEDDING DAY Part 1 - Prep!

After a whole 2 months of official planning, Ricky and I got married!
The day was PERFECT!
We couldn't have asked for better!
my veil with hairspray at our appointment at Rick's cousin's salon

Mom test fits my veil

Mom, me, Sarah, Janice and Renee

Our approach to Rick's families Century Farm where we grabbed a quick bite of party sub and finished getting ready

Our rings with our wedding invitation

our rings and wedding invitation with our parents' wedding pictures

our rings on our date
My maid of honor zips me in!

Mom and Sarah help me get dressed

Mom, Sarah and I

Mom and Sarah tying my bow

Mom adds some finishing touches

and puts me into her pearls


A wedding shoot wouldn't be complete with our Rollo!


Another shot of the farm!