Wedding: Dinner

We had our wedding dinner at Red Pony Restaurant, with course after course of food and drinks.

In my defense, it was really hot outside and I needed some water right quick.

My friend and wedding dinner assistant, Sonya, set the table decorations (flowers by my sister, calligraphy name cards a gift from her friend) and made sure everything was set up beautifully.

We also had a cake by The Sweet Stash with toppers from Etsy featuring our two cats, Bear & Bourbon.

We toasted with the same champagne that we drank the night we got engaged.  It was a really wonderful time, and our families were able to come together at one table for the first time!

All photos by Steve Cross Photography, Nashville

Wedding: Bride & Groom Portraits

I don't even think these photos need captions.  Basically, we were happy, married fools and asked Steve to take photos of us at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm and in downtown Franklin where our wedding dinner would be.  This is what happened.

Next Up...  Wedding Dinner!
All photos by Steve Cross Photography, Nashville

Wedding: Ceremony

Oh, hey there!  I know I've been MIA for a bit... trying to play catchup at work, school, and life in general post-wedding.  But then last night I got a wonderful little *ding* from my e-mail account via Steve Cross Photography, and I just couldn't wait to share the official pics of our big day with you!

My beautiful bouquet was made by my sister!!!

Our wedding was a small affair in the town in Franklin, Tennessee where we live.  We chose to have our ceremony at a local public park, the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.  I was very worried about the heat of the day, but it turned out to be a perfect, sunny afternoon for the ceremony.

Dress: Eliza J via Nordstrom
Earrings: Charming Charlie
Bracelet: Tiffany & Co. from my sister (similar)
Hair & Makeup: Artistry Salon & Spa's Lindsey King
Flowers: my sister!
Shoes: Franco Sarto via DSW

We were joined by our closest family and friends for the ceremony, and we had a local officiant, Sherrie Binkley, perform the ceremony.

Sherrie also read short excerpts from a favorite book for each of us...  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl for Dan, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte for me.

When I make that squishy smile face, it's legit, y'all.

We were pretty chill...  there's even a dog park in the background!

with Suzy and Sissy

Me & Sissy

Sissy arrived early and put together all of the wedding flowers (including that gorgeous), as well as gift bags for the guests.  I couldn't have done it without her, nor would it have looked so nice and put-together!  I had freakout moment earlier in the day that was quickly squashed after eating some chicken nuggets (hangry brides are irritable) but other than that it all came together perfect as could be.

with our wedding guests

Coming Soon:  Bride & Groom Portraits!

All photos by Steve Cross Photography, Nashville