Wedding-Jake & Amy

Amy is the cousin of my sister-in-law. When she told me Amy was getting married I thought 'isn't that the 13 year old little girl who baby sat your kids on MY wedding day?' ?!?!?!?!? Oh yeah that was 10 years ago I guess she IS old enough to be married!!!

We started out the day at Amy's house. Below you see Amy's bridal survival kit...plenty of make-up, blackberry, camera, mp3, RED BULL and coffee!!!!



And I can't say for sure but this could quite possibly be a mimosa in this giant goblet she's holding! lol!!!



Amy made all her bridesmaids necklaces herself.



At the church Amy's mom and her friends help her get into her dress.





Someone said "It's a girl" as she came bursting through. hahaha!





And isn't she beautiful! I love how Mary is looking on behind her :)




Everything was timed so perfectly that as soon as she got in her dress Jake arrived and so did the guests!



Earlier in the year Amy's dad had a stroke and it was very scary for her and her family for awhile. I was so happy for Amy to see her dad walk her down the isle! And I know Amy was so grateful to have him there with her.



And when he stood to kiss her and give her away to Jake I don't think there was a dry eye...including my own!









I thought it was interesting that they literally let the ring bearer carry the rings.



There were so many sweet little moments during the ceremony...I'm real partial to Grandma's so these were so special.



And Amy I don't know if you knew this because you were at the alter but your other grandma just prayed and prayed for you. It was so moving to me...



and your friends prayed...



and your dad.



In fact, your mom and dad were pretty emotional. This is the 2nd time I teared up during the day. There was a third time too but I'll tell you about that in a minute :)









I love this one were Jake was showing you how his new ring looks on his hand.



And the kiss :)



And another kiss ;)



Then we got into trouble :-/ Oh it started off nice enough...



And we were having fun!!!



And Amy was gorgeous...







But then the City Garden security came along and tried to kick us out for walking on their lawn that had been roped off by pink tape!!! I mean it seemed harmless enough it was PINK tape not RED no sign said DO NO CROSS...Sure it was implied but really???? It's the girls wedding day and I'm sorry but PINK tape just does not seem that threatening.



So the guard said that SOMEONE from our group had offended him with profanity??? Hmmmmm OUR GROUP????? Surely NOT!!! But he was seriously asking us to leave the park and even brought his supervisor!!!! Then Jake came to Amy's rescue but Amy needed no rescuing she was calm cool and collected and completely assumed control of the situation.



I think by the end of it all they may have even apologized to her!!! Moral of the story...Don't mess with Amy on her wedding day!!















On to the reception...







First dance...





Then for the 3rd time I cried...along with everyone else in the room. Amy's dad was able to get up and dance with her. Amy I actually got teary just editing these.





I understand this is a REALLY long blog post but there were so many interesting things that happened this day...like The bouquet toss :) The girls were already ready to rumble before Amy even picked up the bouquet LOL!!!













Then lots of dancing!!







And the last pic i took of the night was a special request from Amy's dad. He wanted a shot of Jakes mom and dad's wedding ring hands along with his and his wife's as well as Jake and Amy. I think it's a lovely idea! These two families are now one :)



Amy I LOVED your wedding day! It was touching and funny and fun and just EVERY good thing that it could possibly be! Blessings and a lifetime of love to you and Jake!!!