And just for memory's sake down the road ....
I woke up Saturday morning pretty excited about the day ahead of me. I wasn't nervous at all about getting married. It was absolutely gorgeous outside which was a relief because the whole two weeks previous had been awful weather with lots of rain and heat. We had a bridesmaids' brunch at Mason's Grill, and Stewart's mom, Sue Ann, came along too. It was nice to have a laidback casual morning with all my girls and my mom and Stewart's mom. Allysa, my matron of honor, brought along her 3 week old son, Grayson, for the whole day. He is such a precious baby and so adorable!
After brunch, we headed back to my mom's house and got some last minute things for the wedding ready. Okay, they all did. I just ran around and made sure my bag was packed and I had Stewart's ring! We went to get our hair done. It was nice hanging out with all the girls and chatting. I kept expecting to get nervous but I wasn't. I was so excited to see Stewart again and excited knowing the next time I saw him would be when he was in his tux! I did get a little worried at the hair place because they were soooooo slow! I was supposed to sit for my hair at 2:45 but I didn't sit until 4! When I realized the wedding wouldn't start without me, I relaxed. We made it to the Lake House and hung out in the bridal suite getting our make up done and drinking champagne.
When my dad came in before the ceremony, I almost cried. I told him he couldn't talk to me because it would have been too much. When I walked towards Stewart, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. I was so ready to be standing next to him. My friend, Eric, from grad school was our minister. It meant a lot to have him there performing the ceremony. I know I was all smiles during the ceremony. I did manage to look out at the guests a couple of times. It meant so much to us to have so many people drive in from out of state to share in our joy. The ceremony was beautiful even if it was hot.
The reception was great. Our first dance went off without a hitch, and, despite what he says, Stewart is a great dancer. I had so much fun dancing with him. My dad and I also had our father/daughter dance which we talked through most of. It was a special time for me to dance with him. I think my all time favorite part of the reception was when we did a Bollywood type dance in a flashdance way. Stewart and I had asked several people to learn a routine and they all came out on the dance floor and we were dancing. Looking at the pictures, so many other people came out and joined us including Stewart's brother, Alexander, and the DJ! I loved it! I cannot wait to see pictures.
The cakes were amazing. My wedding cake tasted exactly how I wanted it to and looked how I wanted it to. I had tasted a cake over a year ago in a restaurant in Catonsville, Maryland and knew right away that if I ever got married, that was the flavor I wanted. I also knew that I wanted a funfetti wedding cake (you know, the one with the sprinkles!). My mom did such a great job. The cake was an almond cake with an amaretto buttercream and european raspberry filling and amaretto buttercream icing. It was phenomenal. I kept trying to eat more at the reception! I'm looking forward to our one year anniversary!
My sister, Mandy, made the groom's cake, and she did a wonderful job. She's so crazily talented; I'm envious. She made the cakes to depict the multiple proposal attempts and the final proposal. She did a great job, people knew instantly what it all was. The little round cakes were carrot cakes (using his mom's recipe) and the big one was a lemon poppyseed cake.
The end to the evening was fantastic as well. We bought noisemakes - clappers, horns, all those fun things. When we left, it was so loud. We loved it. Stewart's truck had been decorated as well and had tin cans tied to it! I can't wait to see the pictures from the photographers. It's been great seeing all the pictures taken so far by friends.
What made the evening most memorable is all the love we felt by those who could make it. Stewart and I haven't known each other long, and it meant so much to us to have the support of those we love. So many friends and family made the long trip to hot, Baton Rouge, LA to celebrate with us. It means more than we'll ever be able to express. Thank you.
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