I know you have all been waiting for pictures, so here ya go! It was the most beautiful wedding and we had so much fun! On Friday night, we went over to the Cornelia Community Center to meet up with Rafe’s parents and their friends Evelyn and Gabe, and Rafe’s Aunt Ann to decorate the venue and set things up. It was hard work, setting up tables and chairs.
We put out all the linens–table covers, chair covers, sashes for the chairs. Candles. Lots of candles. and tyed some more bows.
On Saturday night, we attended the Non-Rehearsal Rehearsal Dinner. We met so many people, and met up with our daughters there:
Left to right: Emily, Becca, Me, Becky, the bride.
I wish I had taken pictures of the food. Becky and Rafe made sure there was gluten free food at the rehearsal dinner and at the wedding. I felt so special just for that! At the rehearsal dinner, which was held at The Nacoochee Grill in Helen, Georgia, I had Shrimp and Grits with Grilled Asparagus. OMG was it ever good! FabGrandpa had Flank Steak, and it was so tender he could cut it with a fork.
FabGrandpa and I really hit it off with the parents of the groom. At the rehearsal dinner, Nancy and I both stood up and said our little piece, and we both got all choked up and cried. (and of course our husbands and children laughed at us!) We are both just so very happy for our children.
On Sunday morning, Jenna Carros from Charmaine’s Inc. came to do everyone’s hair and makeup. I went first. Jenna did a wonderful job and made me look stunning! She put my hair up in a loose bun in the back, and my makeup was not too much. I loved the finished look.
When it was time for FabGrandpa to get all dressed up, his daughter told him “Dad, put on your black Converse sneakers and let me see how they look with your suit.” She deemed it appropriate, and said “That is so “Dad”.”
and then the party started! There are so many more photos, I may just post some more tomorrow.
Cyndi says
Beautiful photos and looked like everyone was having a wonderful time.
Katie says
looks like a “Fab” weekend 🙂 Congrats to all!
Judy Bell says
So glad it went off without a hitch!! 🙂 pun intended.
Pam says
What a lovely family and a beautiful setting for a wedding.
geogypsy says
Every body glows. You should be proud.
Susan Adcox says
Great pics! I especially like the one of the great-grandparents–so sweet! Also FabGrandpa in his Converse sneakers and the one of you where you can see your bun. Perfect hairstyle!
Susan Adcox says
Oops! I see they are the grandparents, not the great-grandparents, but anyway, what a great picture. I love the way the grandmother’s face is framed.
cindy says
Ah, it was lovely. Thank you for the tour. I especially like the excitement building up to the wedding. The bows look so sweet even though it took a lot of put them all on. Fabgrandpa looks pretty proud. Becky looks so happy. I’m so glad it all went so well. I was looking for a flower girl in her dress and didn’t see one, perhaps the dress you were making wasn’t for a flower girl and I got that idea all by myself, you will have to correct me.
Alison says
What a beautiful wedding! I love the chairs that were done, that blue is stunning. Y’all look like a very nice family! Love love all the pictures. And FabGrandpa’s sneakers in that one shot. Made me giggle. 🙂
Lisa @ljenator says
Absolutely beautiful! LOOVE! Congratulations!!!! 🙂
Marcie says
What a lovely wedding party. The colors are wonderful, the hairstyle is wonderful and Fab Grandpa’s Converse simply make the day!.
diane says
Wow you have been having a busy time. Weddings and flower girl dresses. I agree you did a fabulous job of the dress and you deserved the compliment. Your daughter looks very happy and bursting with pride on her wedding day.