The Wedding!!

There is so much to say, and I don't want to miss a thing. But to sum it up, it was the PERFECT day!!

Tuesday: Bachelorette Party. The party started by getting manis and pedis which is always enjoyable and i wish i got to do it more often! Lise, Katie and Kali were all there and it was really fun. While Lise was out at my party, Jeffrey took her boys to have a Bachelor party with them. Then we met up with Brandi and headed into Seattle for such a delicious dinner!! I was all dressed up in decorations made by Kali and Katie. It was pretty funny, and then everyone else wore these hilarious buttons like bad girl and bachelorette party. Then we hit up the yummiest yogurt place in Seattle! The party came to a close by watching the justin bieber movie at Katie's place. This really kicked off the wedding festivities!

Wednesday: Photo Shoot. Jeffrey and I decided to take most of our pictures around Seattle before the wedding for less stress on the day of. The day was spent getting hair done, last minute lip gloss colors, and makeup. I felt so beautiful when I put my dress on. I looked exactly how I wanted to look-a classic beauty. My hair was AMAZING! It could not have been better! The weather was perfect for us during out photo shoot, and our photography Maria Wood was able to get sooo many great shots! I love our pictures! We took pictures for 5 hours or something crazy like that, and then headed home to get some food. Cameron and my cousin Jane had arrived and it was so fun to see them. Kali came along on the photoshoot to help. My mom and Bryson came to part of the photo shoot as well to check things out! I was so glad we took pictures before!

Thursday: Thursday was the wedding dinner. It was supposed to be outside at this beautiful marina, but the weather was so finicky. We were not sure what to do, it was raining, then the sun would come out....you get the idea. We finally just decided to move the dinner to our house which turned out great! We were able to do appetizers and mingling outside, and then came inside for the dinner and speeches. Jeffrey and I gave a joint speech. I talked about how things had come full circle from the time that we had met at the Seattle temple a little over three years earlier. It was so amazing that so many people were able to be at the dinner and that I knew every single one of them and had spent time with each of them! The food was sooo amazing, I wanted to eat so much more, but could not for fear that my dress would not fit the next day! Everyone left and Jeffrey and I received blessings, said goodbye, and hit the sack. And by hit the sack I mean i could not sleep a wink the whole night!!

Friday: Wedding day! I got up at 6Am to jump in the shower. I did a little of my makeup and then headed to my hair appointment. Katie and Kali surprised me at the hair appointment which was really fun. The hair appointment ran late of course, so i raced home because it was time to leave for the temple! I did not have time to finish my makeup, and i wish i had because i looked a little white because i didn't have any bronzer on yet. Jeffrey and I drove to the temple together and we were excited and nervous. My mom helped me get ready and i was able to finish my makeup there at the temple. The sealing was really wonderful. I was really touched by everyone that could be there. Coming out of the temple was very fun and Jeffrey and I hammed it up! There were hugs and pictures galore! When pictures were wrapping up, box lunches were passed out for everyone to eat. It started to sprinkle and I started to panic a little! (my dress was silk) I was wrapped up in a sheet and the photographers jacket. Luckily Jeffrey pulled up and I jumped in the car. We just relaxed for a few hours before the reception. Before the reception we took more pictures. The reception was beautiful! We stood on a line greeting everyone, while the guests ate at had italian sodas. My family helped so much manning the music and doing the drinks! Not to mention all of the set up! Jeffrey and I cut the cake, which was just what I wanted- a cake covered in white chocolate curls! We served that cake and the carrot cake that Jeffrey and I had picked a few months prior. The carrot cake was the same cake/recipe that my mom and dad had at their wedding!! Then my dad and I had our dance. About half way through Jeffrey cut in and we danced our first dance. Then the dance party began! Thank you lady ga ga for getting the party started-The edge of glory. I had SO much fun dancing! It was one of my favorite parts! We made our exit with tons of family and friends to find a mercedes waiting for us!! We pulled away in a red sports car!! It was so great to celebrate with so many family and friends! I could not believe how many people were able to come!

The next day Jeffrey and I were dropped off at the airport for our honeymoon!

I have tried two time now to attach pictures, but its not working. I will try again later!