Friday, July 15, 2011

Mary Sims and Thomas' Wedding Weekend Extravaganza

I got back in town in Columbia just in time for Mary Sims' Bridesmaid Luncheon.  
(can you tell I am so honored to sit by the bride, just like when we were kids at birthday parties?)

 It was full of fun friends 
 (I miss you Anna - and our bible study)
With lots of personal touches 
Delicious (and beautiful) Food 
Fun games 
I pulled the cell phone, which stands for good news 
Mary Sims looked BEAUTIFUL while saying her sweet comments about each member of the wedding party

Mommas and Grandmommas with the BRIDE
Mary Sims with her aunts (two of the luncheon hosts)
BEST waitress ever - so fun to see Michelle! 

Then, I went to my parents to finalize my Matron of Honor speech (insert tears) 
And Caleb held Virginia for the first time 
 She loves her uncle

Off to the rehearsal...
at Northeast Presbyterian Church 

 Jack seating the mother of the bride, his mom
Mr. Pressly pretending to give Mary Sims away 
Mary Sims and Thomas were excited and ready for the real thing 
We had a great time rehearsing
 Then it was time to celebrate!
 (We were getting ready for this one year ago)
 Love to see Emily and Brandon
 Delicious Notre Dame sweet potato cake 
and awesome groom's gift
 Go Notre Dame!
 The Sweetens (who will be adding a new family member soon)
 After sweet, thoughtful, tear jerking toasts 
the Costigans ended the night with an Irish Blessing
 Always ready to celebrate
Love her (and little Win too)

Next up: a good night's sleep 
Then Leah and I met up with Mary Sims and some other bridesmaids to get ravishing for the wedding 
 The bride looking just stunning
 The ladies getting ready - Erica (in the black) did my wedding day hair and make up too!
 Mary Sims with her new sister-in-law and future sister-in-law
 all the do's from the back
 We are ready to walk the isle
 A little bit of what getting ready looked like 
Thanks to Edwin and Caleb for taking care of all our bags
I love this little lady
That is where my pictures stopped 
but the fun had just begun 
A wonderful ceremony 
A lively fun reception 
So many special people to share in MS's big day 
It was quite the extravaganza!

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