this weekend was a wedding weekend and a half.... and we celebrated as such. however, i was sick yesterday, and literally spent the day in bed... which means i am only getting to a summary of my weekend now.
friday: i took a vacation day, so after sleeping in a bit, i showered, prepped some last minute jewelry stuff and finished packing, and then headed to waterdown where i was meeting nate and bri. after some last minute shopping for necessary items for the weekend, i met up with them, and we headed out on our adventure. 1 quick stop along the way, and we were at the farm for some set up in about 2.5 hours. we did some last minute things, and greeted a few other friends as they arrived, and then went to check into the hotel. then, back to the farm for dinner, rehearsal, and some gifts and practice for the wedding day. it was long and humorous as we attempted to accommodate some tradition into a wedding with a groomswoman (me), and a bridesman (kim's brother)... like me walking him down the aisle to the bridesmaid side, and us taking photos with everyone on our side. we then headed back to the hotel, met jeff, and had a minor hotel party with speech writing, drinks, and some olympic tv watching.
saturday: we woke up in varying degrees to get our tasks done for the day - at 10:30 (after breakfast) i headed out to have my hair and makeup done with the girls. a quick and painless 45 minutes later, i went back to the hotel, got dressed, and headed to the farm for photos and some last minute prep. the tent was up and ready, and the groomsmen spent the day taking photographs, having lunch and hanging around (greeting guests). when the bridesmaids arrived, we took photos together and prepped for the ceremony. from there it was a whirlwind - deciding where to hold the ceremony as a result of the rain (we settled on outside in the original location - just with umbrellas); handing out appetizers while family took photos; our grand entrances with coordinated dance moves, and a mime bobsled competition; having dinner, with speeches from the party members; then, dance party supreme... it was an amazing night - i didn't want it to end. we all headed back to the hotel finally, and then watched some olympics, and conked out pretty quickly after we arrived home.
sunday: we all woke up late, and packed up to check out. we then headed to the farm for a brunch, where we helped pack and clean things up, ate some breakfast/brunch and chatted a bit more with fam before we hit the road. after a quick (accidental) meeting with nate and bri at a roadside stop, we arrived home in time for a nap (much needed after my sick body put up with me for two days worth of non-stop action). then, went for a much needed dinner, then some dexter in bed, while my body continued to hate me. 10 pm bedtime couldn't come soon enough...
ALSO. jake and kim had a photobooth set up that was a ton of fun.... i OBVIOUSLY have a problem in that i like to throw gang signs, and make faces. my bad.
the clouds that loomed over us for set up day… and the
wedding morning; groomsmen in action; you can dress us up, but you can’t take
us out; the beautiful cake that my friend brianne’s mom made, and brianne
built; the centre pieces, table settings, and table numbers – so totally jake
and kim; wedding necessities – my purse from jake, kim and jake’s mom, and my
yellow dancing shoes; the groom; cousins planting oak trees for those family
members no longer with us; the ceremony in the rain; triple threat out of
control; photobooth fun; the boys; we are dancing machines.
saturday: we woke up in varying degrees to get our tasks done for the day - at 10:30 (after breakfast) i headed out to have my hair and makeup done with the girls. a quick and painless 45 minutes later, i went back to the hotel, got dressed, and headed to the farm for photos and some last minute prep. the tent was up and ready, and the groomsmen spent the day taking photographs, having lunch and hanging around (greeting guests). when the bridesmaids arrived, we took photos together and prepped for the ceremony. from there it was a whirlwind - deciding where to hold the ceremony as a result of the rain (we settled on outside in the original location - just with umbrellas); handing out appetizers while family took photos; our grand entrances with coordinated dance moves, and a mime bobsled competition; having dinner, with speeches from the party members; then, dance party supreme... it was an amazing night - i didn't want it to end. we all headed back to the hotel finally, and then watched some olympics, and conked out pretty quickly after we arrived home.
sunday: we all woke up late, and packed up to check out. we then headed to the farm for a brunch, where we helped pack and clean things up, ate some breakfast/brunch and chatted a bit more with fam before we hit the road. after a quick (accidental) meeting with nate and bri at a roadside stop, we arrived home in time for a nap (much needed after my sick body put up with me for two days worth of non-stop action). then, went for a much needed dinner, then some dexter in bed, while my body continued to hate me. 10 pm bedtime couldn't come soon enough...
ALSO. jake and kim had a photobooth set up that was a ton of fun.... i OBVIOUSLY have a problem in that i like to throw gang signs, and make faces. my bad.
hope everyone had a FANTASTICALLY awesome weekend.... and is enjoying the cooler nights that are now coming!