Here Comes the Bride!

After playing a few rounds of cards, tightening my bodice a few times, and testing my ability to pee solo, it was FINALLY time to "get 'er done!" =) (And, by this point in time, that's exactly what I was wanting to do!).

My girls drove me the mile or so from the house to the beach park. We parked off the side a bit and I got to watch some of the guests arrive, and my brother/minister handing out programs* from a cute little woven basket (ever so manly! lol).

*I'll do a "program reveal" in a later post! I was really happy with the way they turned out.

** Photo courtesy of one of our lovely guests

Finally we got the signal from our DOC that it was time to start lining up. I waited at the top of the path near the parking lot until Jacob made his way up the aisle (we weren't seeing each other beforehand, remember? It was kind of fun trying to avoid each other all stealth-ily actually! lol), and then I made my way down to the beach where the rest of the wedding party was lining up and waiting for their signals.

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography
One of my FAVORITE photos of myself. I'm so happy and sooo excited!

** Photo courtesy of one of our lovely guests

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

Another of my brothers acted as our ceremony musician. He played "Raise Me Up" by Josh Grobin during the processional and then played the wedding march as I made my way down the aisle.

First my brother/minister and my grandmother, followed by Jacob and his parents...

** Photo courtesy of one of our fantastic guests!

** Yet another guest photo!

** Guest Photo
If I was Jacob, I think THIS is when I would have been the most nervous! Standing up there all by myself like that... yeah.... nervous. =)

Best Man, AJ with Matron of Honor, Josie...

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

Bridesmaid Holly, with Groomsman/Brother-of-the-Groom, Zach...

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

Groomsman Aaron with Bridesmaid Jessica...

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

Flower Girl/Niece of the Groom Sophie with Ring Bearer (who didn't actually carry the rings. lol)/Nephew of the Groom Aiden...

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

Ring Bearer/Nephew of the Bride Satori and Flower Girl/Cousin of the Groom Janae...

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography
I know I've shown this photo already.... but I just love the look on his face! lol

FINALLY it was MY turn! =)

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

I chose to go a little non-traditional and have both of my parents escort me down the aisle. My parents raised me and supported me together as a team... it felt wrong not to include my mother in this special moment.

** Photo courtesy of Justin at Sky Blue Iris Event Photography

Nobody got any photos of Jacob's face when he first saw me =( But someone did get this shot of my brother/minister. I LOVE it. It almost makes up for the lack of Jacob's facial expression.... almost. =)

** Guest Photo

Ceremony up next!