the wedding rehearsal: lots of pictures please

Our wedding rehearsal was held at St. Peter's Anglican Church on Friday evening. My fabulous friend and florist Kelly had already set up all the interior flowers so it was a true dress rehearsal. The Hagood's also came in that afternoon to hang the gorgeous fluffy maiden hair ferns that we placed on either sides of the stain glass windows. I was there pre-rehearsal directing all the whereabouts in between costume changes!

Our church does not allow photographs inside the church during the ceremony - thank goodness - so luckily we had a dear friend take pictures at the rehearsal. She was also able to get some beautiful detail pictures which I appreciated.

kelly incorporated fresh citrus and pears into the arrangements

ahhhh

altar arrangements

time to debut my rehearsal bouquet!

soon-to-be mr. and mrs

looking good

father of the bride

wearing my beautiful orange blossom jewelry my father-in-law gave me

love all my beautiful bridesmaids...

ushers

marcus and sister

seating of the mothers...

off to the next party...

the bridesmaid luncheon: one more day

My Bridesmaid Luncheon was hosted at the Mockingbird Cafe by some fabulous hostesses. This was where David and I went on our first date, but at that time the restaurant was located in Havana and now it's in Tallahassee. We had a wonderful time fellowshipping, eating, and discussing the big day! The guests also shared sweet memories and I am forever grateful for all their sincere words.

sharon lent one of her highwaymen paintings as part of the decor

the bride and hostesses -
sassy, aunt holly, sharon, and renn

I loved all the many details

the invitation had hydrangeas on it as well - my favorite! they know me so well

with my beautiful bridesmaids

the matrons of honor

mothers of the bride and groom

family

new family - david's aunt cookie flew in from california to be with us...it was so great to finally meet her!

bridesmaid gifts

handing out gifts left me a little teary eyed

the girls modeling their new governor's daughter necklaces suitably named "the grove"

hostess gifts

tassels by my friend kathryn glass

cheers to another wedding soiree!

my sweet new sisters

cousin lacy lauren drew the beautiful menu cover

we had some of my favorite mockingbird eats like sweet potato fries...

...and hummingbird cupcakes!

aunt holly lent her painted original roof tile from the old capitol {reception venue} to decorate for the luncheon that sassy had given her long ago. I've always seen it hanging in their house but never knew what it actually was. It meant so much to me that they brought all these special touches to share.

rian, thank you for all you did to help with all the wedding festivities - chris too!

these were the welcome bags we left at the hotel for our guests filled with florida treats and information

my favorite item included these sugar cookies we had made - they were so yummy! kate makes all kinds of cookies and treats in tallahassee so please give her a call.