Very long story short - the day went off as close to perfectly as anyone could ever hope or ask for. Our wedding party was an absolute dream and we didn't have to do ANYTHING, right down to them packing everything up and delivering left-overs and gifts to our home the next morning.
The weather was gorgeous, the ceremony was beautiful, our guests were fantastic, and the reception was absolutely everything we'd envisioned this past year. The grand entrance was a huge hit, the crowd LOVED being Rick-Rolled at the end of the first dance (and the entire wedding party got out on the floor and danced to it), our juggling act was a huge success we KEEP hearing about how awesome the comics are, the photobooth was in use NON-stop, and we found out that at closing time (we left about 20 minutes prior to that), about 30 guests were still tearing up the dance floor and having a great time. You KNOW it's a good party when someone pukes (very discreetly in the restroom and without fanfare), strangers hook up, and someone wound up having to sleep in their car until morning. Haha.
Oh, and the cake was a spectacular showpiece and my milk shooters went over well! We honestly could not be happier with how our day went. The ONLY little "oops" moments were that we forgot the glow bracelets for the dancing and my dress showed WAY more cleavage than it needed to. I actually covered my breasts with my gloved hand during the signing of the certificate at the ceremony and told the congregation to please look away because I was clearly indecent. Hah!
The kids had a fantastic time, my new FIL made a heartfelt toast that included the children and my Mother, welcoming them all into the family, and my new husband looked as handsome as could be. Against all odds on many counts, we're married and we did it in a spectacular fashion and I could not be happier or more thankful.
Below are a few photos that guests have posted in various places, and one of us on our honeymoon. I hope all of you ladies are doing well!
Arrival/grand entrance at the reception:
The first dance
The cake
The comic book programs
One of the tables
A view of part of the room when our first dance went into a Rick Roll and the wedding party got out to dance with us
Signing of the documents (and too much cleavage) :S
Me with a few friends
Coming back up the aisle (excuse my weird face)
Us going out for a day of touristy honeymoon things in our Bride and Groom hats
I have come back with a terrible cold, that it seems almost half of the wedding currently has, but it was totally worth it.
