Girls wait their whole lives for their wedding day. We love the white dress, pretty flowers, bridesmaids, family gathering, big party--- all of it! Yet, the day flies by so fast that you barely remember all the details that you painstakingly planned. (Admittedly, my mom planned most of my wedding- thanks Mom!) Saturday Chris and I celebrated 11 years of being married. I thought it would be fun to try and remember some of those details that made our wedding day unforgettable.
* The day started off with all of the bridesmaids waking up from a sleepover in mom and dad's living room. We slowly got ready and went to get our hair done that morning.
* When we arrived at the church, mom finally told me that there had been a problem with my dress. The under skirt was showing when they hung it up the night before, and she had a seamstress to come and fix it without me knowing!
* I remember standing back off the aisle at church waiting for Gram to play the march to walk down the aisle. The person who was supposed to cue her didn't cue her, so I had to stand at the back of the church for almost a minute waiting. It felt like eternity!
* Tif sang one of my favorite songs during the ceremony- It was beautiful!
* Chris looked so handsome. And, true to his promise to my mom, he did not wear a boutonniere during the ceremony. Ironically, he wore it during pictures!
* We took pictures at the Thompson house. We even got a few pictures with Bud Light cans between our legs because no one would part with their beer. The girls just help them behind their bouquets!
* The party bus was the demise of my good college friend Heidi. We drank nearly a bottle of Yager, tons of beer, and at least 3 bottles of Boone's Farm wine that we stopped on the way to the reception and drank. Heidi only lasted 30 minutes or so at the reception before she was down for the night! My cousin Trish filled in for her!
* We had between 50-70 college friends and high school friends at the reception, so it got a little rowdy. (In a great way!)
* My friend Jess' husband and ?? (I can't remember who else) took napkins and wore them as bandannas.
* Sweaty girl aka Amy Alton. Need I say more?
* The air conditioning was broken, so it was hot in there! (Hence the reason for the last two memories)
* I recently watched part of the wedding video, and I was sad/ happy to see who attending the wedding. Chris' grandma was there who passed away later that same summer. Grandpa Titus, Papa, and Grandpa Compan were all on the video as well as Auntie Great. Tears came to my eyes as I saw them all and realized how much I miss them!
There are so many things I do remember about my wedding. Most of all, I remember it as a happy day. Chris and I wanted our wedding to be fun, and we wanted to celebrate the day together. We did just that! It is the love we still feel for each other that we celebrated this weekend!
Do you have any memories to add?
3 comments:
I remember my crappy toast, and Bob's too! I also remember passing out shots for the money dance. Bob and I would give one to the person in line, and then we'd take one for ourselves. Hooboy!
Let's see... I can't forget the after-party, which I don't think you & Chris attended. We went to a bar in a hotel (I want to say the Holiday Inn). I was underage, but Sherry convinced the bouncer that I was the designated driver. That was an interesting theory since I was WELL under the influence at that point. That same bouncer stalked our table for the next hour or two, making sure I didn't drink. If I recall correctly, I think I downed several amaretto sours while I was there. Ah, to be young—it was all about putting your liver in perilous danger. I'm hoping mine has recovered by now!
Finally, I remember that I cried a lot that day. It surprised me. I was barely out of the "I hate you; you're so mean to me" years from Jr. High and High School. But I remember writing you a card in the parking lot of somewhere (waiting for mom?), and I remember the tears rolling down my face. I was so choked up about you getting married. I think I knew then how important our relationship was and that I was so honored to have you as a sister.
Are you trying to make me cry now?? Thanks!!! I do remember the card you gave me. I honestly think I saved it somewhere??
After I wrote my comment above, I decided I had to make amends for my crappy toast so long ago. Check it out: www.mccallenmusings.blogspot.com
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