God is so good. The wedding came and went just like we knew it would, and it was almost perfect. You plan and prepare, then it is here, and then it is gone. I woke up the next morning thinking that was one of my favorite weddings ever. We were so blessed as God answered our prayers. The wedding day was beautiful and God graciously sent a lovely breeze to keep things from getting too hot. There was more than enough food. The only thing we ran out of were the cake balls. Latisha made her cake and it was beautiful and didn't fall. We had so many people helping out and my most amazing 7 1/2 month pregnant friend, Amy, just took charge and oversaw so much that I can't express enough gratitude to her. Not to mention Ivy, Latisha's made of honor did an amazing job. Alli and Marissa have been there helping every step of the way and have been so wonderful. Our parents and siblings also gave so much help, and our church family helped us pull every thing off wonderfully. I could go on and on, but the help we received was such a blessing and we are so grateful.
The week went wonderful. Thursday was the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Then Saturday we continued with food preparations. I was getting nervous about how much food we needed. We had over 300 rsvp and I had never cooked for that many. So I started to google how much food I would need. Let me just say the sources I found must focus on the very hungry adult. I think when you factor in kids and several sides you could almost half what you find on the internet. We filled several gallon baggies with left over meatballs, pulled pork, fruit, and salads. The sad thing is most of that will not keep so I wish I would have handed it out to my helpers after the wedding, but everything just got loaded and is now sitting in my refrigerators. I was soooo glad that it went that way and not the other.
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| Look at my happy helpers. So blessed. Here Latisha is starting to frost her four layer cake |
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| Brent even jumped in and pealed many potatoes. |
Sunday evening we had a bbq for our helpers and family.
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The girls acted out the proposal, Mad Lib style, replacing a few words with misc
word they got from the audience. Like instead of Latisha driving to Brent's car
she drove to his airplane... |
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| Here Brent and Latisha are watching the show |
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With most of the family present we couldn't pass up photo ops.
This is David's side of the family |
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| Here is my side |
Then the work began bright and early Monday morning. Latisha did not want to see Brent until the ceremony so he had the morning off, but all others were there and working hard. We only had a few hours and much to do.
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| Here the groomsmen are decorating the gazebo |
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| Bridesmaid and friends working on the aisle |
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| Next the sound system |
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| family decorating tables |
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| Latisha finishing the cake |
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| My dad helping me with food |
Then the ceremony was to start. We had a lovely turn out. I went to my place to be escorted by my son Alexander but the bridesmaids were not yet to their spot. We waited and could hear my youngest son wailing. So, unfortunately we didn't get to have him carry the rings down and he got to enjoy the wedding from inside the building. I was escorted by Alex, the grooms parents joined me and the grooms mom and I lit the unity candles. Then the gorgeous bridesmaids and groomsmen came down, the flower girls, and then my husband escorted our beautiful daughter to her husband soon to be. There were smiles, laughs, and tears through the ceremony and is was wonderful. One man, one woman united in holy matrimony.
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| Daddy and Daughter |
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| Husband and Wife |
The pastor did a wonderful job speaking on marriage and the duties of the husband and wife. They exited with a choreographed routine to music that brought lots of laughs and cheers. The reception was lovely and then off they went. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by so many family and friends. Truly we are blessed. They are now on their honeymoon in California and ready to begin their life as husband and wife. These picture are not the professional ones, so I hope to post some more soon. God bless and keep these two that You have joined together.
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| Bride and Bridesmaids |
Have a lovely day.
Alicia
Then Saturday we continued with food preparations. I was getting nervous about how much food we needed. We had over 300 rsvp and I had never cooked for that many. So I started to google how much food I would need. Let me just say the sources I found must focus on the very hungry adult. I think when you factor in kids and several sides you could almost half what you find on the internet. We filled several gallon baggies with left over meatballs, pulled pork, fruit, and salads. The sad thing is most of that will not keep so I wish I would have handed it out to my helpers after the wedding, but everything just got loaded and is now sitting in my refrigerators. I was soooo glad that it went that way and not the other. 
