Rock Star Wedding

On February 27th, my superstar sister married the man of her dreams. "Happiness" does not begin to articulate our excitement about this wedding.

Dana started her festivities off with her bridesmaids' luncheon. She looked amazing.

Love this picture of Dana & my mom. They planned an AMAZING weekend.

It was so great to see so many relatives (back row: Lindsey (VA), Dana (NC), my mom's younger sister, Fran (Germany); front row: Kristen (IL), my mom's older sister, Phyllis (FL), my cousin Marc's wife, Kim (FL), my mom (SC), my mom's mother, Grandma T (FL)

Sister soulmates

My mom, talking to my niece Mason (the flower girl). I think she looks b.e.u.t.i.f.u.l. in this photo.

Dana and Brad's mom, Rachel. Dana is marrying into an amazing family. Rachel is also one of three girls, who have such a strong bond. I adore her.


I love wedding rehearsals. The walk through. The giddy moments. The anticipation. These two pictures of Dana and my dad are the only ones I took the entire night (= no pics from the rehearsal or the fun afterwards = bummer!), but I love them both.



Before the ceremony, Dana and Brad had a "first look". Dana's sweet friend, Neely, and I walked Dana to the location where Brad was meeting her. Brad had called her on a walkie talkie to tell her he & the photographer were ready for her.

Their first look was truly one of the romantic moments I've ever seen. They met each other in a beautiful alley in Charleson. They shared a few amazing/private moments together (ok, there were a few faraway onlookers, like myself) and then when they were ready, their photographer snapped a zillion amazing photos. It was incredible to watch -- to see them bond in private on the wedding day -- and then share the big event with everyone in the ceremony.

Miles was the ring bearer. My niece, Mason, was the flower girl. Clearly, they were stoked about their big jobs!

By the time we got to the church, Miles was a little nervous -- but when the time came, he did awesome.

Noah walked down the aisle with Mason and Miles. I was nervous that he would have a hard time standing still during the ceremony, but he stood still, and smiled through it (literally). He was SO PROUD of himself when it was all over.

Check out how happy/relaxed Dana was just before she walked down the aisle. First look, people. Its the way to go.


Cute Lindsey Loo

Cute shoes. It should be mandatory for boys to wear chucks with their tuxes. That cute.

No more wedding pics - but I have to add that it was the most amazing ceremony. My Uncle John married them. My Uncle Bruce did the readings. My dad sang the doxology from the balcony before everyone walked down the aisle. Brad and Dana wrote their own amazing vows. There was not a dry eye in the church. Even Lindsey - who NEVER cries - was sobbing before Dana even reached the end of the aisle. It was that amazing.

Sweet Griffin hung with a babysitter during the ceremony. By the time we were heading over the reception in the trolley, he was clinging to his turtle, so tired.


Somehow, as obsessed I am with pictures, this is our only family shot of the night (us with Mike's sister Shannon and her daughter Mason). Wondering where Noah was at the time....maybe his 10th stop at the candy table? :)


It was an amazing night! Lindsey posted some reception pictures, too. It was fun for Mike and I to be back at the SC Aquarium almost 10 years after we had our reception there. And their reception was amazing -- best food. best band. amazing touches. Mom - you outdid yourself! (and great work by Dad, Dana, and Brad, too. :)

Our family is complete (except for lots of future little ones, that is)! WAHOO!