My day started at 5:30am - breakfast for Grayson. At six, I went by to wake Jenna up, only to find her bright eyed, bushy tailed, and headed for her shower. I practically force fed her a slice of toast with peanut butter (she took maybe three bites) while we got hair and make up done. Groomsman Jason came by looking for his tie and socks (Jenna's response: We gave it to them 12 hours too soon!). Other than that minor snaffoo, the morning went on without a hitch. Jenna exuded a calm excitement. As Ron (the pastor) had said at the rehearsal, the details were all set. Now was the time to relax and take it all in.
We met the bridesmaids at the church and found they had finished decorating the sanctuary, which was breathtaking!! Jenna and Brett picked Little Church in the Pines (in part) for its simple, natural beauty, but the little touches they added -- tin pails with yellow pom poms and navy ribbon, the communion elements -- really made it sparkle.
The bride and groom chose to meet before the wedding for pictures. Brett gave Jenna a kiss to which flower girl Olivia replied "Eww gross!" Ah to be six again! Pictures were fun and amazingly fast, especially considering that photographer Carli was like six months pregnant! The flowers were yellow hydrangeas, which looked smashing next to the navy dresses! I cannot wait to see the pictures!
After pics we put the bride in hiding, which probably would have worked better if friends and family hadn't kept coming back to find us! So even though we were well ahead of schedule, the time flew by! We had a sweet time of prayer with Jenna - more evidence that she has surrounded herself with wonderful, godly women.
Finally it was time to start! We got into our place, the processional started and...we had no groomsmen! Apparently they had chosen that moment to have a quick prayer with Brett. Jenna leaned over and whispered to Dad, "What have they been doing for the last three hours?!" They made it before the song was over and everyone got down the aisle without incident, including Jenna and of course everyone cried!
The ceremony was beautiful, intimate, unique, and worshipful. Some things that I loved...
...watching Jenna and Brett say "I do"
...catching my husband's eye and remembering our vows
...taking communion and hearing the congregation join in the hymn
...dancing down the aisle with Brooklyn and being the first to hug the new Mr & Mrs!
The reception was, in a word, fun. Jenna and Brett glowed! Even though the party was moved inside due to the threat of a rain/thunderstorm (which, as I predicted, did not make its appearance until we left!), it seemed like everyone had a good time. Ray wowed people as the DJ (he was even asked to leave a card at the church so if someone needed a wedding singer he could be recommended. Do I smell a career here? )
We danced, we ate the most delicious brownies and cheesecake, I gave what can only be described as an awesome speech, and we sent the bride and groom off through a tunnel of spirit fingers! The bridesmaids had the place cleaned up in no time and we were on our way as the first rain drops fell.
The following day we had the wedding party (including the bride and groom) over to the cabin for brunch. I wasn't sure how well this part would go, but it was actually a lot of fun. Plus it gave Jenna and Brett a chance to say good bye and thank you to their closest friends, which was nice.
My overall impression of the day is that it was pretty much perfect. I hope Jenna and Brett will always look back on it with fondness!
We met the bridesmaids at the church and found they had finished decorating the sanctuary, which was breathtaking!! Jenna and Brett picked Little Church in the Pines (in part) for its simple, natural beauty, but the little touches they added -- tin pails with yellow pom poms and navy ribbon, the communion elements -- really made it sparkle.
The bride and groom chose to meet before the wedding for pictures. Brett gave Jenna a kiss to which flower girl Olivia replied "Eww gross!" Ah to be six again! Pictures were fun and amazingly fast, especially considering that photographer Carli was like six months pregnant! The flowers were yellow hydrangeas, which looked smashing next to the navy dresses! I cannot wait to see the pictures!
After pics we put the bride in hiding, which probably would have worked better if friends and family hadn't kept coming back to find us! So even though we were well ahead of schedule, the time flew by! We had a sweet time of prayer with Jenna - more evidence that she has surrounded herself with wonderful, godly women.
Finally it was time to start! We got into our place, the processional started and...we had no groomsmen! Apparently they had chosen that moment to have a quick prayer with Brett. Jenna leaned over and whispered to Dad, "What have they been doing for the last three hours?!" They made it before the song was over and everyone got down the aisle without incident, including Jenna and of course everyone cried!
The ceremony was beautiful, intimate, unique, and worshipful. Some things that I loved...
...watching Jenna and Brett say "I do"
...catching my husband's eye and remembering our vows
...taking communion and hearing the congregation join in the hymn
...dancing down the aisle with Brooklyn and being the first to hug the new Mr & Mrs!
The reception was, in a word, fun. Jenna and Brett glowed! Even though the party was moved inside due to the threat of a rain/thunderstorm (which, as I predicted, did not make its appearance until we left!), it seemed like everyone had a good time. Ray wowed people as the DJ (he was even asked to leave a card at the church so if someone needed a wedding singer he could be recommended. Do I smell a career here? )
We danced, we ate the most delicious brownies and cheesecake, I gave what can only be described as an awesome speech, and we sent the bride and groom off through a tunnel of spirit fingers! The bridesmaids had the place cleaned up in no time and we were on our way as the first rain drops fell.
The following day we had the wedding party (including the bride and groom) over to the cabin for brunch. I wasn't sure how well this part would go, but it was actually a lot of fun. Plus it gave Jenna and Brett a chance to say good bye and thank you to their closest friends, which was nice.
My overall impression of the day is that it was pretty much perfect. I hope Jenna and Brett will always look back on it with fondness!
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