Two weekends ago, Andy and I had the pleasure of being in a wedding party together for the 3rd time (ours, my Roomie's, and this one). This wedding was special because my "little brother" (as I have affectionately referred to Andy's brother Chris) got married to an incredible Christ-loving woman. The wedding was SOOO much fun!!!
The wedding took place in Western NY at my in-law's beautiful farm, also known as Grimm Farms.
The entire experience was such a blast! Planning the bachelorette party, setting up, rehearsal, the wedding day prep, the wedding itself, the reception, and clean up....it was all just so fantastic!
One of the things I loved most about the wedding is that (other than the food, the tent rental, and the air conditioned bathroom on wheels) everything was made possible by family and friends and the bride and groom themselves. It was truly a community coming together to put on and enjoy this incredible day - from the pastor to the photographer to the musicians to the DJ - it was ALL family and friends.
Here's some photo highlights - most of these photos are mine or taken by Kell, but some are appreciatively borrowed from friends, including Beka (the photographer) photos:
Pre - Wedding Prep:
The hay bales begin to be brought in
The wedding vision begins coming to life :)
Mendell the electrician helps with tent lighting
utilizing Andy's height
While the ladies watch 'em do it
Two things that are "so true" about this picture:
1. My husband is such a helper
2. My husband is my #1 fan (he's wearing our res hall t-shirt)
coming together...
The sound table gets set up
more hay is brought in
some of the hard workers :)
Ash sets up the wiring for decorating the dance floor
The bride-to-be helps too :)
A mini rain storm rolls in just before rehearsal started...
The hay was protected, though :)
Hannah was Lauren's little helper :)
The Wedding Day!!! :
Just before the ceremony
Love this shot from the further side of the property
two lovely bridesmaids
table decorations
dance floor all decorated
the bridal party table
wedding guests
the bride's mother & aunt
the table names/numbers
talking to family after the ceremony
the photo booth getting set up
lots of corn hole
Guests mingling
RWC peeps
Getting ready to serve the guests dinner
Love this pic with Beka taking a photo :)
The father of the groom thanking the guests
Fun at the reception
CUPCAKES!!!!
so many yummy flavors!
LOVE this picture with her cousin
nearly time to dance!
Isn't this set-up just grand?
too cute!
time for dessert!!!
awesome!!!
The cows were SOO good - Lauren loved them!
they both loved them!
such a beautiful couple inside and out
melt my heart!!!
"i didn't eat anything!"
she's darling!
brothers & sisters-in-law
a bridesmaid modeling in the street :)
a cutely decorated table
The following photos I maintain my innocence for :)
Andy made me do it! :)
a disco ball ring for the fun of the dancing
a special dance
dance floor fun!
Post-Wedding Fun:
Kell & I had a fun time decorating their apartment. Lauren is an RD like me :)
Here's just two of the decorations we did:
Hannah had lots of fun playing with the balloons that were left-over :)
These are my top favorite pictures from Beka:
we got TOMS shoes :)
getting ready
set to go, surrounded by his brothers
saddled up and ready :)
(lauren went barefoot - love it!)
precious Hannah in her cow boots
the wedding guests are getting seated!
the bridal party
the ceremonial kiss
loving the anticipation
pure joy!
(they weren't excited or anything!)
fun on the hay!
love, love this!
and this one :)
fun in the air conditioned bathroom!
weeeee!
so beautiful!
laughter in the corn field
we were holding letters that said "just married"
Kelly and I at the end are holding the exclamation point :)
my father-in-law making a great speech at the reception
it was seriously such a gorgeous day!
love this of Chris & Julie!
Hannah rockin on the dance floor with the big kids
this picture makes me smile every time!
the magical send off
....and they lived happily ever after!!!!
(i had the privilege of being the sparkler artist for this one!) :)
Seriously one of my favorite days of my life!!!
2 comments:
such a cute wedding!! just love it. thanks for sharing pics. :)
this is seriously one of the cutest weddings i've ever seen! where was pinterest when i was planning my wedding?! haha! thanks for sharing! :)
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