We got married in central Iowa amongst the floods of 2008. We really lucked out and had perfect weather the day of the wedding. The flooding, however, was absolutely devastating. Despite our guests having to take a 2-3 hour detour (I-80 was shut down) everything went better than expected.
Rehearsal
Getting Ready
My hair turned out exactly how I wanted it!
Let's do this!
Somehow I ended up tying the sashes
I wore the garter that my mom wore and then bought an ISU garter as the toss garter.
My red high heels
Typical me, being impatient
First Sight
We chose to see each other before the ceremony and we're very glad that we did it this way.
Ceremony
We got married in the church where I was baptised and confirmed and where my parents were married.
Our parents stood behind for the first part of the ceremony. It was something we had never seen before, but it was a great way to include them more.
Exchanging rings
Husband and wife!
I didn't cry until after the ceremony
Martha was our pastor and she did an amazing job!
THE EXIT
LIMO
We bought A LOT of alcohol for the limo. Everyone enjoyed themselves, including my brother who had just turned 21 and fulfilled his duty of being the most drunk person at the reception!
I had an unfortunate incident with some grape champagne. Thank God for tidestick!!! It works wonders.
much needed
OUTSIDE FUN
Not a huge fan of the jumping shot, but this picture always makes me laugh
My favorite
The ring shot
RECEPTION
Details
The gorgeous toasting flutes that my parents bought for us
We entered to "Go Cubs Go" since we live in Chicago now and Brad is trying to convert me.
Cake
Dances
We danced to Forever by Ben Harper.
Dad and I dancing to You've Got a Friend by James Taylor
B and his mom dancing to My Wish by Rascall Flatts
Bouquet Toss
Something Brad's fraternity does at every wedding
Brad and his fraternity brothers serenaded me.
We like to dance. :)
A fun one
Dad and Brad in front of the pineapple tree that my dad insisted on!
Carrying me over the threshold...
DIY
We bought the placecards from Michaels and printed them on our computer.
CD Favors - Labels from Officemax
We wanted simple programs. I designed our one-page programs in Publisher and had them printed at the local copy shop. My family and I tied the ribbons.
The ribbon tying proved to be too much for my brother. That's BV.
We met in Acapulco and wanted to incorporate that somehow. We decided to name each table after a different place that we went to. I designed them in Powerpoint and had them printed at the local copy shop. I bought the red cardstock from JoAnns. The table name is 5" X 5" and the backing is 6" X 6".
Honeymoon
We went to the Sandals Regency in St. Lucia. After all of the flight issues we ended having a great time. It's a very beautiful island.
I had a lot of wine this night
The Pitons
No Pressure...No Problems
Beautiful waterfall
After saki bombs at Kimonos
The must-have waterfall shot on our last day. :(
Hair Cut
I couldn't wait to cut my hair. I love it!
