The wedding is here!
Actually, the wedding has passed. Believe me, we're glad that the couple is safely and happily married, off enjoying a lovely honeymoon (the location of which is a secret closely guarded by some of the country's top agents :) ). It was a crazy, but fun, time, and, as my sleep schedule has finally returned to normal, I can at last fill you in on the details. Some of them, at least. This post can only cover the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, as the actual wedding pictures themselves are still mostly on people's flashcards and thumbdrives (by the way, if you were at the wedding and took pictures, could you please shoot them over our way? Thanks!). Still, all good things come in installments, right?!
So here's a behind-the-scenes look at what happened that fateful Friday! Here's where I include a shout-out to our faithful, inspired photographer, my Aunt Carol Perkins, who flitted hither and yon about the church, snapping away like a benevolent photographing fairy (I don't know what's been up with my metaphors lately!).
Enjoy!
Actually, the wedding has passed. Believe me, we're glad that the couple is safely and happily married, off enjoying a lovely honeymoon (the location of which is a secret closely guarded by some of the country's top agents :) ). It was a crazy, but fun, time, and, as my sleep schedule has finally returned to normal, I can at last fill you in on the details. Some of them, at least. This post can only cover the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, as the actual wedding pictures themselves are still mostly on people's flashcards and thumbdrives (by the way, if you were at the wedding and took pictures, could you please shoot them over our way? Thanks!). Still, all good things come in installments, right?!
So here's a behind-the-scenes look at what happened that fateful Friday! Here's where I include a shout-out to our faithful, inspired photographer, my Aunt Carol Perkins, who flitted hither and yon about the church, snapping away like a benevolent photographing fairy (I don't know what's been up with my metaphors lately!).
Enjoy!
The aisle. The apples are real--however, they were so shiny that some of us were in doubt and had to pick one up to make sure! There were a lot of jokes about taking bites out of the decorations and/or spilling them down the aisle. :)
Typical Hannah--never without her list!
The whole rehearsal crew! I'm in the pink (literally and metaphorically) on the far right. We were looking at our order of events papers that Hannah, with great foresight, printed out.
We bridesmaids are attempting to align ourselves with the edge of the platform. I think I'm checking the direction of my feet! How come I didn't get the navy/black outfit memo?! jk
I think Hannah's finding our attempts at a straight line very entertaining!
Mom and Dad, parents of the groom, coming down the aisle! Doesn't Mom look so purty?!? Since this is my blog, I tend to have more pictures of me/my family--sorry if this seems exclusive! There's no way I can include every picture.
I could not keep a straight face coming down the aisle! The only way I could try was to not make eye contact with ANYONE--hence the downward gaze.
Not sure what comment was made that caused these faces! L to R: Andrew, Jonathan Zerby, Josh Imbeau, A.J., Andy Bidlen.
First time through. This was a very emotional moment for a lot of the bridal party, even though it was just a run-through. I think some of us were in tears as those doors opened and she came out.
Andrew looks pretty excited!
Pastor Royalty, Andrew and Hannah. The lovely arch and picket fence were hand-made by on of the groomsmen, Andy Bidlen. The flowers mirror Hannah's colors--raspberry and blue.
I look very inspired! Actually, I think I was thinking about how much my feet hurt ALREADY. Notice my 'casual bridesmaid' look--arm on the organ. Comment if you like Abby's hair. I think it's a very 1920's look.
So sweet! Big hugs from the bride and groom to be. No mother-in-law issues here!
Our intrepid, virtuoso pianist, my friend Victoria Rooney, who got to stay with us throughout the weekend. She seems a little stern here--this is serious business! She's a piano teacher at a Christian school.
Musicians! From L to R: Victoria, Naoko Kojima, Kotaro Kojima, Kei Kojima. Not pictured is Becky Pierce--her head may possibly be behind Victoria's in this shot. Don't worry--there's a picture of her later!
Oh, there's Becky! As well as violin, Becky also helped out on the piano duet recessional. The music was AMAZING!!! Way to go, everyone!
The rehearsal dinner was at Stancatos in Parma. The food? Chicken parmesan, pork medallions, baked cod, garlic smashed potatoes, pasta in red sauce, green beans, and lots of pastries and drinks. Yum! I don't have any stats on how well the bride and groom ate, but they seem pretty contented in this picture.
The wedding vocalists, Ben and April Newman. I believe a night off from parenting was appreciated! :)
Becky and Abby--BFF's.
I had to throw this one of Victoria and me in here, even though it wasn't on the night. Love you, girl! :)
And that's the way it was in a nutshell. I think we all gained a few pounds at the rehearsal dinner--time for another lap around the park for me! Totally worth it, though. How often does a wedding happen, after all?
You will also note that, in all these pictures, Andrew and Hannah still aren't holding hands or touching. They wanted to save all that for their actual wedding day--which leads me to Part 2.....
Stay tuned for more wedding news!
You will also note that, in all these pictures, Andrew and Hannah still aren't holding hands or touching. They wanted to save all that for their actual wedding day--which leads me to Part 2.....
Stay tuned for more wedding news!
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