You're My Everything: Setting the Scene

Before I launch into the events of the ceremony, I think it's important to develop an idea of our surroundings on that special August afternoon.

My family's church, which served as the headquarters for our ceremony.

If you look really hard, you can see our floral letters on either side of the entrance.

Here's a closer view of the letters.

 

 

In addition to the flowers surrounding the entrance, we also had the bridesmaids' bouquets,

the mothers' nosegays,

and my bouquet, complete with bee charms and my wedding date charm.

Inside the church, immediately prior to the ceremony, we had the bouquets all lined up, waiting for their owners.

 Photo by family friend F

The altar had complementary floral arrangements.

 Photo by family friend F

The pews had baby's breath to tie together the floral theme,

while a lone lavender rose waited to be presented the Blessed Mother during the ceremony.

 

Photo by my brother P

Here's the long aisle, waiting to host a very important walk in just a few moments.

 Photo by my brother P

 Our programs

 ... which were expertly passed out by our greeters and ushers: my SIL M and brothers P, B, and A.

Photo by family friend F

Now that the details are taken care of, it's time for the ceremony!

All photos by the amazing Christina Garber unless otherwise noted

 

• We spent a low-key night with some of my friends and family.
• We ran some errands and received some one-of-a-kind brewskies.
• I had a moderate-sized freak-out at the rehearsal.
• I went toe-to-toe with the priest over a few significant details.
• We expressed our gratitude to our bridal party, without any tears (almost)!
• We dined and drank our way through our rehearsal dinner.
• We threw an after party with a birthday twist.
• We spent the morning getting beautified and relaxing.
• A peek into the details of my wedding day look.
• I had some private time with my mom, becoming a bride.
• I revealed my bridal look, twice!
• I enjoyed a pre-ceremony portrait session with my favorite people.
• Mr. Snow Cone's crowd modeled for the camera.