The Maine event.
The Big Bash.
THE WEDDING.
My baby brother got married!!!
My sweet little brother, whom I still sometimes see as ten or twelve years old, is now a married man - of nearly a week!
AND I have a fabulous new little sister, Hallie, whom I adore.
Yes, yes: on with it.
Our first couple of days in Maine were spent on the wedding. After spending our ENTIRE Thursday traveling, we arrived at Moody's Diner in Waldoboro, Maine, late Thursday night. We stayed in a rented house with my parents for a week, which went really well and was enjoyable for all (yep, you read that right!).
Friday started off with a trip to the grocery store to pick up a few things to keep at the house, and proceeded with lunch with my aunt and uncle, and rehearsal preparations. The girls and I were in the wedding party, and I tried to do as much as I could to help with rehearsal and wedding prep. So prior to the actual rehearsal, I met up with my new sis and the other bridesmaids, and gave everyone amateur French manicures. Then we all headed to the sweet little church where the rehearsal was held.
Rehearsal went smoothly, and was followed by a tasty rehearsal dinner at a nearby restaurant. That, in turn, was followed by a good night's sleep by all! (*snort*)
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Saturday morning began almost as Friday night ended, for several of us at least. I know the Bride and Groom kept some late AND early hours; and though I thankfully got some good sleep during the night, Liam had us out of bed much earlier than we intended to be.
Pre-wedding prep had the girls and me at the church at 10 a.m. along with Hallie and the rest of the bridesmaids for hair and makeup.
Before heading upstairs to the sanctuary, I made sure I had several Kleenex in my hand along with my flowers!
The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and I was grateful I had plenty of tissue, since I used it all - especially when the Bride and Groom read each other the vows they had written themselves.
The ceremony was followed by pictures, which I can't wait to see! The reception was awesome and tons of fun. My brother sang his new bride a song he had written himself, which of course made me cry even more. Hunter made a new friend in Hallie's youngest brother, and my girls had a BLAST rocking it out on the dance floor. I got some good pictures and a super cute video. (Sorry - you won't get to see it all here.)
The groomsmen decorated Kevin's car, and a sendoff ended the big day.
It was a beautiful day, and I am so honored that I got to be a part of it. I wish my brother and new sister all the best, and know they will have a very sweet life together. Looking forward to watching them grow together as a married couple in Christ!
Awwww, you almost made *me* tear up! How can he be old enough to get married!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all had such a wonderful time. Weddings are glorious.