This weekend has been crazy! Friday, Momma, Daddy, and I headed down to Mendenhall, MS for the rehearsal dinner. It was awesome, but I knew we had a night ahead of us for decorating! There was a lot of burlap, tool, lace, and ribbon. At the end of the night, it was beautiful! Here's a picture of me and Emily after the rehearsal dinner!
The morning of the wedding started at 6:44---and off we went to the reception area to set up! The venue was an old 1930s cabin-like house owned by Emily's parents. It had a new wrap around porch, but it was rustic, country, and chic. Emily's vision really came together, and I was very impressed. I got to use powertools and see baby birds (which had nothing to do with Emily's wedding vision), so it was a success. Here are some pictures of the reception area.
Centerpieces varied along the tables. One example is a classic novel, small vase, and picture frame containing a love quote.
Instead of picture frames everywhere, Emily use old doors to display photos. Twine was strung across the door, and pictures were attached with lace-inspired clothespins.
To add attention to the windows, but still maintain the simple, country theme, white daisies and carnations were placed in an older vase under lace curtains.
Another example of the centerpieces: One large vase containing white daisies and carnations, bordered by smaller vases with more flowers, all sitting on antique silver platters, along with a small ivory picture frame containing a love quote.
The third type of centerpiece contained antique milk-colored vases hold barely opened carnations, bordered by smaller vases with opened daisies.
This is another example of centerpiece two, except instead of the multiple smaller faces, cylinders of wood twined together sat on the antique silver platters.
The other rustic picture door
A close up of the ivory picture frames containing handwritten love quotes.
Finally, we were able to go get ready for the big day! Emily's photographer was there to catch some moments. The bridesmaids were dressed in pink button-up shirt with our initials embroidered in the shirt pocket. Emily was dressed in a white button-up shirt embroidered with her new initials in the shirt. Here's a picture by Studio9:
The wedding was beautiful! The colors of guava berry and khaki blended well with the burlap and lace. The couple exchanged hand-written vows, which brought tears to several ladies' (and maybe some men's) eyes.
My new sister in law!
The bridesmaids, flower girl, and bride
The Wedding
The night was not over though! The reception was amazing. We took cute pictures, ate delicious barbecue cooked by the bride's father, and laughed a lot. Everything came together and could not have been better.
The Groom's Cake was based off of his love for the Red Sox. It was red velvet cake with chocolate icing.
The Wedding Cake, adorned with a bow, pearls, and rhinestones
Of course, Alex was there! He actually videotaped everything. Oh and that's Joseph in the background.
I almost felt sorry for him. People kept saying, "Alex, you're next."
Kayla and I
I flirted a lot with the videographer
The cutting of the cake! Emily made the topper herself!
He was such a good sport about taking pictures.
This was after he didn't catch the garter. I still love him though.
Jean Ann, Giffin, and I
The couple drove to and from the reception in a classic, red and white car.
The happy couple leaving the reception
All in all, it was a wonderful event, and I wish my brother and Emily a long and happy marriage!
Love always,
Chelsea Leann
P.S. Alex....wanna be next? ;)
