{ the groom has arrived }
I know it’s a little bit old-fashioned, but Matthew and I decided not to see each other before the ceremony on our wedding day. The girls and I arrived at the ceremony site early that day to start hair and makeup, then the guys rolled in a bit later. After they arrived, I stayed back in the “bridal suite” until I walked down the aisle.
{ getting ready with his groomsmen }
Meanwhile, the guys suited up, our florist set the stage, and our planner, well, handled everything for us. Matthew helped his groomsmen, who had apparently never seen cuff links before. Our close friends and family helped out in any way they could – mixing the lemonade, ironing dress shirts, placing a paper fan on each chair, or just grabbing a chocolate croissant for a hungry bride.
{ Matthew’s childhood babysitter, Kristine, lends a hand }
{ going over final details with the officiant, his Uncle Dan }
{ I don’t know what this expression was about, but it tickles me. }
{ parents of the groom }
{ my dad }
{ my mom and big brother }
{ “Banner and Branches” wedding set by Alethea and Ruth, from Minted }
{ take a program }
{ looks like we’re almost set up outside }
{ custom commissioned garland from The Pulparazzi on Etsy }
{ for the young and young at heart }
{ here comes the groom }
Last night, I asked Matthew how he remembers that time getting ready before the ceremony…
“It all went by so fast. And then, oh,” he gave me a soft smile, “it was time to go.”
