Ashley's Wedding

Last weekend my sister (14 months younger) got married!  It was long, fun-filled weekend.  Friday the girls had a bachelorette party (which was hilarious).  Saturday was the rehearsal and luncheon and then the girls went to a movie that evening.  We saw "The Words" with Bradley Cooper... SO good!  *spoiler alert* It had three stories in one... so it made you think and sort out events.  I would recommend it.

Sisters (before heading to the church)

Putting the veil on!

The Bride!

 

Sunday was the BIG day! While my Mom got the reception hall ready the bridemaids and bride got ready at my parents house. One reason they got married on Sunday was because our church has Saturday night services which take up the afternoon and evenings. We were able to get to the church at 1 on Sunday to set up and finish getting ready. The ceremony was beautiful and simple and sometimes funny. The unity candles were difficult to get back in their stand and one fell with a loud thunk! So the pastor grabbed the other one and dropped it on the floor! Elizabeth was also excited to be there, she kept saying "yay" throughout the ceremony! Too funny.

 

Grandpa and Elizabeth before the ceremony (Photo courtesy of my Aunt Beth!)

 

The reception was right after the ceremony at the Stock Room in downtown Raleigh.  It's a great venue in our area if you are looking for an open room, lots of tables and decorating how you want for your wedding!  The food was delicious and the music was fun.  I think everyone at one point was on that dance floor! 

 

Cousins!  (Another Aunt Beth photo!)

 

And of course, Elizabeth dancing the night away!

My Grandparents (Aunt Beth's photo again!)

 

And here's a sneak peek from the photographer.  She got some great shots outside the capitol building!  Congratulations Ashley and Dustin!  It was a beautiful day celebrating you guys!