everyday amy: Katie and Chuck- the wedding day

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Our Saturday morning began with most of us girls all waking up together in Katie's townhome. First on the list- hair appointments. We all traveled down to this tiny little hole in the wall (seriously, y'all) place downtown in the Highlands area. I couldn't even tell you the name of the place, and if I hadn't followed my mom, I probably couldn't even tell you how to get there! Anyways, Katie was up first. She had decided on a simple elegant up-do.

2 of her bridesmaids were there to join us for the fun :)

Then next was mom, then Emily, then myself. Like my look? I opted for a curly side-ponytail. I think they are sweet but still elegant looking. And I was pleased with the result.

By 3pm all the wedding party had arrived at Matthews Manor to begin getting ready. Girls in one building, boys in another. It was so fun being together with Katie's closest friends, helping one another get ready while Katie soaked up every moment of excitement waiting till she could go see Chuck.

Finally, it came time for their "first look." It was a special time between Katie and Chuck where they saw one another for the first time that day, in their wedding attire, sharing a few minutes of one-on-one time together. Here's a shot their photographers (shout-out to Gresham Photography-Simple Color!) snapped when Katie and Chuck first saw one another. So sweet!

Once they visited for a bit, it was time to begin our wedding party photoshoot. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly we got all the photographs taken! The bridesmaids and groomsmen (along with the bride and groom) all went across the street to take some pictures out in the meadow (where Katie and Chuck were actually supposed to get married, until one of those crazy summer storms a few weeks ago blew over the giant 100 yr. old tree...yep). The ceremony had to be relocated to the gazeebo instead (which was still a very beautiful setting!)

Our adorable bride and groom

Chuck with his groomsmen and ushers

Katie with her bridesmaids

More pictures with all the family were taken in the reception hall. Then we had to head back to our private little rooms where we awaited for instructions on when to begin the ceremony. We were so fortunate to go all day with not a drop of rain....until, however, it was time for the ceremony. The ceremony was scheduled to start at 6:30pm. Just after 6pm, a few clouds started rolling, but all the guests continued to be seated and the ceremony was set to begin. The grandmothers and mothers were seated, and about that time it began to sprinkle rain. Not pouring, and not for long (maybe just a minute or two), but just enough that everyone had to get up from their seats and take cover under the pavilion. We had to repeat this step twice actually, delaying for 10-15mins each time. Luckily for us bridesmaids, we never got far enough into the processional to ever get wet ;) And Katie never even made it out of the building. Her and Greg just had to wait. That's right. Greg got to escort Katie to the end of the aisle, where she then walked herself down and met my mom at the end, who gave her away. Despite the rain delays, Katie was actually very calm about it all. She just sighed, and made a joke or two about it all, and then we just laughed it off and said "it'll be fine." And it was. We eventually proceeded with the ceremony, it was beautiful, and Katie and Chuck were as happy as could be :) Like I said before, there wasn't much that could spoil their day. They have been together for 8 years!!! What's a little rain, right?

The reception took place in a beautiful banquet hall. It was so much fun getting to see and talk to all our friends and family that had come into town for the wedding! Feel the Beat provided music, and they even did a special birthday shout-out to our good friend Renee!!

We danced, ate cake, and had a ton of fun in the photobooth. I've never actually been to a wedding yet that uses these photobooths, but all the photographers are doing them now. And I see why! It was SO MUCH FUN!! Greg even commented, "we have this for our wedding, right?!" I guess I better add a few extra pennies to the budget ;)

The whole day turned out wonderfully! We all had a great time, and I can't wait to get more pictures back from their photographers. But, I'll leave you with a few more fun pics to sum up the day!