Alright, one more post about my sister's wedding. I figure I better get some thoughts written down before I forget some of the fun details of the day!
After the temple, the groom's family provided a nice wedding luncheon at the church. The food was really good and the company was wonderful. My sister's husband is from out-of-state, so this was the first time we were able to meet most of his family. They were so much fun!
After the luncheon, we finished getting ready for the reception. Everything looked so pretty. It was so nice to see and visit with family and old friends who came through the line. Towards the end of the reception, there was dancing. None of my siblings had dancing at their weddings--but it was very fitting for my baby sister's personality! It completely fits her to have had dancing at her wedding. And, I know I keep saying this, but it was SO MUCH FUN! I didn't realize how much I would enjoy it. Mainly because I had the best dance partner in the house, Mr. M! Ha, he dances around at home a lot, but wow! This kid is a natural! He just ate up the whole dancing thing. Honestly, I think that was the most fun I have ever had dancing. Ever.
These two started dancing long before the "official" dancing began. Love the friendship they share.
The lovely bride and groom.
The twins and Mary. Love these girls! They are all a year younger than me, my brother's age, and a year younger than my sister...does that confuse you?! We have known them for years. Thankful for their goodness and friendship with my sister and all of our family!
Jake and baby J. It had obviously been a long day for her!
My brother's best friend with my sister and my brother's son.
Bride and groom getting ready to leave. Here they are saying goodbye to my grandparents.
Alright, let me back up. As I mentioned, the groom's family is from out-of-state,
so a lot of them were staying at my parents home for a few days during the wedding. Before
we went to the luncheon, we stopped at my parent's house for a few
minutes to change and freshen up. Some of his family was upstairs, so we
chatted for a few minutes. I went downstairs, and whoa! The place was
PACKED! I had no clue that so many people were there. (It makes sense,
his family, even those not staying with my parents, don't live close by
so there was no where for them to go.) I don't know why, but I thought it was really exciting to have them all there. It was like a constant party.
Here are some pictures from breakfast the morning after the wedding. There weren't as many people there that morning, but it was still a full house.
My siblings and I were so excited that one of our cousins from California flew in for the wedding. Her and her sister used to come and stay with us for 2-3 weeks every summer when we were growing up. We don't get to see each other much anymore these days, but we LOVED catching up with her. We love you, Lolly!
So thankful my sister and her husband found each other! It was a fun, fun week celebrating their new life together.
