Saturday was the big day for Laura and Tom! After the rehearsal, the girls were even more excited for the day to be here! Meredith had done lots of practicing and could hardly wait! We got a room at the hotel near the reception to make getting ready and sleeping after the wedding a little easier, so we went over early for a quick nap. Luckily, both girls did fall asleep for a tiny bit. Jillian was still a little tired when we got her up and was pretty unsure of her dress. She had tried it on once before and told us it "hurt" but we pushed through! With the help of some Nerds that Dundle Neil brought for Landon to share and then a trip to see the wedding cake we would get to eat after she was a flower girl, she perked up a bit (or at least turned off the tears!)
Each of my beauties in the fabulous gowns that Aunt Sandy designed and made herself! The girls couldn't have looked more beautiful!
I missed Laura's photo op with Meredith while Jillian and I scoped out the cake, but I know I will get to see those soon!
And here is a quick one of the bride with both girls
Love how much these cousins love being together - Landon's face in this pic is PRICELESS.
Yeah! Jillian is up for more picture taking.
The kids got Laura and Tom a present - a turtle apple slicer, hippo chip clips, and a monkey oven mitt,
Pretty girl
Working hard to get a pic of the whole family!
Aunt Sandy, Laura, and my mom. Check out Laura's dress. You know how I said Aunt Sandy made the flower girl dresses? Yeah, well she made Laura's, too!
I think these pics kinda sum up my girls - Jillian being a little silly and Meredith following directions oh so happily!
Beautiful Beans!
The kids all did fantastically! At the rehearsal they stuck to pretty much a straight line coming up, but in the wedding, Meredith took the lead with Landon not far behind and Jillian brining up the rear. We didn't get a great view of their whole walk, but Meredith ended up with 1/2 a basketful of petals and Jillian had obviously spent her extra time down the aisle dropping every last one! They knew they had done a great job and were all smiles! During the recessional, I guess Jillian either thought she was responsible for her mess or she wanted to make sure she got to take home petals too, because she started picking them up as she walked out!
We collected a few more while we waited for family pictures!
Next up, the reception! The room was beautiful and they had an amazing band that was so much fun to dance to! The newlyweds had the best first dance I have ever seen and Tom even planned out a surprise number where he started off singing to her and then her family would join in at different parts - definitely was bringing all the tears out from the crowd! The girls really had a blast - there were lots of times they were pretty sleepy, but they plugged on through until the end!
Love this pic Katie got of us!
Dancing the night away!
Time for cake, so they got front row seats!
While resting on the couches, we got to play with the bride and groom! Jillian and Meredith initiated "sneeze near the bride" which was so hilarious!
The happy couple and the girlies!
Me and La!
There was also a fun photo booth - we got a fan pic but Meredith was most excited about her picture time with Uncle Neil! She even said that was her favorite part of the night! She sure loves Uncle Neil!
We had so much fun - and I just loved watching this super in love couple get to enjoy this time with all their friends and family! While I dance the last song with Meredith, she looked up at me and said "Do you hope I find a boy like that, mama?" Which I emphatically said "YES!" Then she said "Well, then I want to have my wedding here and have that band, too!" So, let the planning (and saving!) begin!
Laura and Tom, we are so excited for your marriage and are so honored that we got to be there with you to celebrate!
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