AW: Wedding Recap PIP

audrewuh

The whole day was fantastic! I loved (almost) every second of it and my H was super handsome. 

My highlights of the day: 

- getting married!! The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and so fun. I giggled like a school girl. 

- The reading during our sand ceremony. I slipped in a Friends reference and a lot more people laughed than I thought would. It was perfect. 

- My MOH got HAMMERED drunk at the reception (was cut off at 9 pm) and ended up making out with the BM and invited him and another GM up to her room afterwards. They both said no. 

- The afterparty at the bar. It was just some of our closest friends and one of my favorite bartenders. We all got drinks/shots on the house and just had a great time continuing the party. I also got to drink with our photogs. I love them so much. 

- Forgetting to shave my armpits until I put my dress on. My MOH and another BM rushed to the rescue and shaved them for me. It made for lots of laughs and some great picturs.  

- The Father/Daughter dance my mom and I did. I didn't know she could dance that well! And we bawled the whole time. It was great. 

The not so awesome things:

- I went out to my car to head to my hair appt and I had a flat tire. H had been pestering me for weeks to get it fixed and I kept putting it off. Luckily, Elle was there with her car and we jumped in and took off.

- My florist showed up 15 minutes before I was supposed to walk down the aisle. I was ready to throw things.

- My MOH got HAMMERED and was screaming at everyone and then crying on everyone. Even my pastor noticed. 

- My BM is pregnant and hadn't told anyone yet. Between the ceremony and our grand entrance into the reception, she came out of the bathroom in tears. She'd been bleeding pretty heavily and we were both terribly afraid she was miscarrying. Her parents arrived shortly after dinner to take her to the ER. I was by her side the whole time and drunk MOH didn't understand. During the afterparty, I got a text from BM with a pic of the baby, happy and healthy!! Dad is overseas and got the news the next day.

- Everyone started leaving early. It kinda sucked. Most everyone was gone by 10:00. I had to keep telling myself that a lot of them had flights to catch or worked at a church and had to be up early the next day. 

ETA: the flat tire story and health update on the BM and baby!

And now. the pictures!

Swazzle

I absolutely LOVE everything about this. You were so, so beautiful, Aud! 

That's hysterical about your armpits! 

KeptInStitches

Beautiful photos! Overall, what a lovely day!

Sidenote: I hope your BM is okay. That must have been scary for both of you.

Elle1036

Ahhhhh I can't wait until Em gets you the rest of your pictures.

It was such a great day. 

audrewuh

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[QUOTE]I absolutely LOVE everything about this. You were so, so beautiful, Aud!  That's hysterical about your armpits! 
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]

<div>I can't wait to see pics of the armpit shaving party. It was hilarous! </div><div>
</div><div>Stitches, I went and added an update: mom and baby are happy and healthy! She is on bed rest for another week as a precaution. Dad deployed 4 weeks into the pregnancy. </div>

peekaboo2011

I LOVE ALL OF THIS SO MUCH.

Congrats.  You were so gorgeous.  I can't wait to see the rest of your photos

[Deleted User]

OMG your pictures are wonderful! I love the one of your H looking at you with the huge smile on his face! So beautiful!

I also just spit out my water reading about your armpit dilemma! I will probably end up forgetting that as well lol.

Elle1036

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[QUOTE] My BM is pregnant and hadn't told anyone yet. Between the ceremony and our grand entrance into the reception, she came out of the bathroom in tears. She'd been bleeding pretty heavily and we were both terribly afraid she was miscarrying. Her parents arrived shortly after dinner to take her to the ER. I was by her side the whole time and drunk MOH didn't understand. During the afterparty, I got a text from BM with a pic of the baby, happy and healthy<strong>, and I kept looking at the picture (and then bursting into tears of relief) every 30 seconds.</strong> Dad is overseas and got the news the next day.Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

FTFY.

Blue & White

So beautiful!  I love it!

I also love how you documented your highlights and lowlights.  This seems like a perfect scrapbook post

KeptInStitches

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: Wedding Recap PIP : I can't wait to see pics of the armpit shaving party. It was hilarous!  Stitches, I went and added an update: mom and baby are happy and healthy! She is on bed rest for another week as a precaution. Dad deployed 4 weeks into the pregnancy. 
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

<div>Oh good! All's well that ends well!</div>

[Deleted User]

Audrewuh - I literally SQUEE'D at my desk when I read the title of your post! (that makes it sound like I peed or something...but I promise I didn't!) It sounds like you had such a wonderful day...and I also love that you documented the "not so awesome things" as well. Just goes to show you are a woman who can roll with the punches!

You photos are so pretty! I love the one of you tapping your DH on the shoulder for your first looks. The look on his face is priceless!

kelley198721

Congrats on your wedding! I love your pics, especially the first look photos. That's how every groom should look at his bride on their wedding day

suzie211

Love all of this!   You were a stunning bride.   Love, love, love the pic of your H's first look! 

Hummingbird125

So happy for you Audrewuh! Your after-party at the bar sounds so awesome - I'm not even engaged, and you've already made me decide that I want my someday-wedding to end exactly the same way! Also - your dress looks so perfect on you!

audrewuh

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[QUOTE]In Response to AW: Wedding Recap PIP : FTFY.
Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

<div>Thanks! I forgot that part too. Gah, that whole thing was so scary! Seeing that pic of my godbaby all safe and sound was the best news ever. And I was druuuunk. </div><div>
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audrewuh

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[QUOTE]Audrewuh - I literally SQUEE'D at my desk when I read the title of your post! (that makes it sound like I peed or something...but I promise I didn't!) It sounds like you had such a wonderful day...and I also love that you documented the "not so awesome things" as well. Just goes to show you are a woman who can roll with the punches! You photos are so pretty! I love the one of you tapping your DH on the shoulder for your first looks. The look on his face is priceless!
Posted by allusive007[/QUOTE]

<div>I can't wait to see you in our dress!! You're going to rock the hell out of it, for sure!</div><div>
</div><div>If I hadn't been able to roll with the punches, I would have punched someone. Namely, my MOH. Lol.</div>

[Deleted User]

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: Wedding Recap PIP : I can't wait to see you in our dress!! You're going to rock the hell out of it, for sure! If I hadn't been able to roll with the punches, I would have punched someone. Namely, my MOH. Lol.
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

haha - well tell her to thank her lucky stars then because I feel sorry for anyone who ever ends up on the wrong end of any of your punches.

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: Wedding Recap PIP : Thanks! I forgot that part too. Gah, that whole thing was so scary! Seeing that pic of my godbaby all safe and sound was the best news ever. And I was druuuunk. 
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

You kept pulling out your phone, looking down at it, then looking back up with your bottom lip stuck out and your eyes all teary.  It was cute.

bethsmiles

You looked beautiful! And it sounds like a wonderful day - I'm so glad your friend's baby is safe and healthy

minskat30

Ahhh!!! You looked so beautiful!  I adore the picture of your husband seeing you for the first time, I love your portrait shot, I love the ceremony shots, I love it all.  Congrats!

ravenray

You looked amazing!  I love B's reaction, it's perfect and priceless.  

 

I am so glad you recaped on here!  I love the armpit story!  That will be a memory for you kids.  I'm glad your BM was ok.  

 

Elle: tell us your favorite parts?  

  

Peaseblossom55

You look beautiful.  I'm glad you had such a great day!

Peledreamsofrain

Aud you look amazing!  What a beautiful wedding, you both look so in love ^_^

Neverthebride111

Congratulations! Those are some amazing wedding photos!

buddysmom80

I'm glad you had such a great time! You looked absolutely gorgeous! I'm glad everything worked out (minus the armpit shaving incident lol).

AddieCake

GORGEOUS!  Congrats, Aud. Looks like you had a wonderful day!

beanbot2002

I love everything! Except for your MOH getting all drunkers and making a bit of a scene (it seems). I'm so so glad that everything turned out alright for your expectant BM! That sense of relief is like no other feeling in the world.

Congratulations you OMH!!!

[Deleted User]

I loved reading your recaps.  congratulations again, married lady! 

Stina51286

I've been waiting to see this post! Yay you're married!

Your pictures are beautiful!

audrewuh

Thanks ladies!! I can't believe it was just a week ago!! 

Vintagelove4

You look gorgeous! The photo of your DH when he first saw you in your dress is priceless!
I'm glad that your bm and her little one are okay. It sounds like it was an amazing day.