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What do you do after a double wedding??? How do you wake up on Sunday, between the left over wedding cakes, the mounds of presents, the high heels and tux vests.... and go on with life?? Well, we packed up and went to the beach!! Mommo so generously rented us a beautiful house and we enjoyed a perfect, relaxing week together.
Monday morning Charlie, Chaz, Kat, Mom, Dad, and John, got up bright and early to go deep sea fishing. They caught a ton of fish and we enjoyed it for dinner that night!
Chance and I were up bright and early too, but we decided to hang around the house and then hit the beach with the rest of the crew. I was anxious to see how Chance would like the sand. I was fully prepared for him to hate it, but my child could not have been happier! The more sand on him the better!
The house was great because it was right on the beach and it had a pool. We also had a big tent and chairs set up so we all enjoyed easily going between beach, house, and pool, all week!
One night we had a delicious shrimp boil...yummm!! Chance even had a few bites of the corn and potatoes.
Now when I go to the beach, I could sit in my chair with a book/magazine and not move all day. John likes to play beach games, go in the ocean, etc. and the great thing about being with so many people is he had lots of "playmates"! Not only did John have people to play volleyball with, but Chance had more people than he knew what to do with! Whether we were inside or out, Chance always had the attention of many and this allowed me to have many (well-enjoyed) breaks!
We had a great week at the beach. The perfect way to unwind after the wedding. So glad that I can call Chance a "beach baby"!! Now, for our family pics....
Our crew left on Saturday morning headed back to Meridian, while John and I stayed an extra day with our friends Ben and Carra. It was great to see them and to have one more night to ourselves before heading back to Boston.
After months of planning, July 14 finally rolled around! We all were filled with so many emotions... excited it was here, nervous/anxious about the day, shock both of my sisters would be married, etc! It's hard to even put into words about not only the wedding, but everything leading up to. Yes, I am recalling what we did amd adding pictures to go along with it, but it is so hard to describe how blessed my family was during the whole time, how full of love and emotion, and just how excited we were! I would not trade the time spent at home with them for anything in this world. The wedding day was a blur of people and events but it was one of the most important days for my family and a time I will never forget! So... here is a brief summary of a most fabulous day!!
That morning we all went to the Vise's beautiful home for a family/wedding party brunch. It could not have been more perfect! We had a delicious meal, mimosas, and lots of time to visit with family and friends. What a great start to the day!
The girls all left the brunch and went to start getting ready, while the boys had a few hours to relax. Mom and I headed over to Le Maxim while the brides and bridesmaids went to K Salon. Fast forward two hours and we were at the church putting on our dresses!!
The church looked absolutely beautiful. We got ready, took pictures, and were anxious for the ceremony to begin!
6:30 came before we knew it and it was time to line up and walk down the aisle. The church was packed, the music was beautiful, and the ceremony was wonderful. It was a perfect mix of shared moments and individual times for each couple. I was so honored to be the matron of honor for both sisters! What a wonderful day!
Before long we were all on the trolleys and headed to the reception at Northwood, where we ate, drank, and danced the night away! Lots of fun was had by all.... maybe a little too much fun!!
I can't believe I don't have a picture with my wonderful husband (or Chance!), but another very special thing about the day of the wedding was it was our 5 year anniversary. If someone had told me on my wedding day that five years down the road I would be living in Boston, have a precious almost 1 year old boy, and be at my sisters' double wedding....I never would have believed it!! It has been an amazing five years and I look forward to many many more.
Laura Anne and Rae, I have to say that it takes two very special people to agree to share their wedding day. You were both so great throughout the whole process and I think now really understand about a give/take relationship and compromise.... what a great set-up for marriage!! But in all seriousness, I am so happy to see both of you so happy. Chris and Robert are two lucky guys and I am excited for yall to start the rest of your lives together.
Mom and Dad, everything turned out beautifully! The wedding and reception were everything we hoped they would be! How you both had three girls plus Chance living at home for the month leading up to the wedding and kept your sanity is beyond me..ha! Your joy, generosity, love, excitement (I could go on and on) are contagious and made for the perfect atmosphere for planning and leading up to the wedding. Thank you for everything!!
Friday was Laura Anne and Chris' day.
Her bridesmaids' luncheon was at Northwood and it was so nice. We enjoyed spending the morning with friends and family over a lovely meal.
After the luncheon, we headed over to Nail Connection for a little pampering. We all enjoyed some snacks as well as manicures and pedicures!
We started the evening at the church for the wedding rehearsal. I have to say that both rehearsals went very well considering there were two wedding parties and three families there! After running through the ceremony a few times, we went to Weidmann's for the rrehearsal dinner. It was cocktail attire, so we all enjoyed dressing up and having a delicious meal! It was a fun night filled with family and friends, a video of the bride and groom to be, along with some very sweet and funny toasts!
Thursday was Rachel and Robert's day.
We started with the bridesmaids' luncheon at the McKelvey's house. We had a delicious brunch, took pictures, visited, and had a fun time.
Then, we headed to Nail Connection for manicures and pedicures!
After the rehearsal at the church, we all went to Northwood for the rehearsal dinner. It was a "Night at the Ballpark" and was decorated so cute! We had a great meal, enjoyed a slide show, laughed and cried at toasts.... it was a great evening!
