The Wedding: Part 2

I promise we did more than eat but there does seem to be a good bit of that going on during this whole wedding week thing. That's because when you're in Nashville you simply HAVE to take advantage of the amazing food they have there. So, we did. But today's post is not just about super yummy food in a totally fun setting. It's also about family.

And it's about family because ours grew exponentially this past weekend and feeling all the feels from that is going to stay with me for...well, forever because you simply never stop feeling the love, support, encouragement, warmth, inclusion... from these people. They are good humans. Every single one of them.

Before we ate, we rehearsed. The weather held out but the humidity was annoying as all get out. No matter, we persevered.

When you have three sisters, they take up most of your bridesmaid space unless you want 15 bridesmaids so three sisters and two besties made up the bride's attendants (do we even say that anymore?)

There were tiny little rocks covering the paths which were horrid for those of us wearing open-toed shoes but fantastic for the kiddos and were a lifesaver during the actual ceremony the next day.

She wasn't the only one who had had enough. But we had to get everything just right because the bride is a bit of a perfectionist.

Y'all. See that girl in the middle? The officiant? I ADORE her! She's the BEST! I don't even have the words to tell y'all how I feel about this lady but you know how you get around someone who radiates more warmth and love and acceptance and positivity than you've ever felt ever? That's her.

Well, it seems he was on a mission but I'm not sure what that mission entailed. LOL Gotta love the pants tucked into his cowboy boots.

 Adorable nephew of the groom and I have donned him, Mr. Personality. Is he adorable or what?

The groom's parents rented out Puckett's in Franklin, TN for the rehearsal dinner and it was FABULOUS! Yes, it rained but not until we were all inside having the most fun ever!

I love the sign they hung up for the bride and groom!

The food was set up buffet-style and it was SO GOOD because it was SO SOUTHERN!

Here's a sample. Yep, all southern food so lots of carbs and I was in FOOD HEAVEN followed by a FOOD STUPOR. And the TEA! They do tea right at Puckett's. Oh, and there was COBBLER! And those chicken tenders? So juicy inside! I have to stop. I'm drooling on my keyboard. LOL

The man in the hat near the cake table? That's the groom's daddy. I'm not sure where his mom was at that point. Susie, where were you? The groom's parents are the sweetest, funniest and fun-est couple I've ever known. They love my girl like their own and I'm so grateful for them. It's not every day the two families come together and feel like one big family but we are blessed to say we have that with these folks. And this includes extended family and friends. 

See the gal on the bottom left corner? That's the bride's bestie and she's a nut! She's also the kind of bestie everyone should be so lucky to have in their lives. She's amazing! AND she has a singing voice that will blow you away! We love you, G!

Here's the bride with her Maw-Maw. That's my stepmom and the only grandmother on this side of heaven my girls have left. We're never letting her go.

And here's the groom's cake. Don't you love the topper? The bride found it on Etsy. When you marry a Georgia boy, you become a Georgia fan which is fine because we all love Georgia, too. 

The groom is full of funny.

I hope I'll finish the ceremony post tomorrow. It's a lot to put down and the words are not always easy for me to find when all of them want to come from my heart. But I'm working on it.

Let's all go eat now, ok? LOL

To be continued...

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The Rehearsal Dinner

The rehearsal dinner was a bit of a different story than the bridal luncheon. Not because of the people. The people were FANTASTIC!

This is most of the wedding party---

It's always a big plus when the in-law family are so funny and friendly and lovable and we're very blessed in this area! This is the bride and groom with the groom's grandmother. She is a pure delight!

The down side was the place. And y'all know I tend towards the brutally honest so---

The rehearsal dinner was held at the Coleman Public House here in Mount Pleasant. If these crazy kids appear to be glistening, it's because they're sweating.

The room they put us in was a FURNACE. And it wasn't that hot outside. It was on the far side of the restaurant and sort of resembled a sun porch. Most of the blinds were closed but the heat was ridiculous. Even people who are usually cold-natured were burning up. But that didn't stop the crazy. Because, you know, it's our family...:)

It was cooler outside than it was in that room.

The food? Meh. Nothing to talk about. It didn't err of the side of good or bad. It was merely mediocre. Except for the fries. Haha

That's my brother, step-mother and Dad. I think we lost count at how many times we sent my brother back for those fries.



No memorable tastes to report. However, the fun and laughter and conversation...THAT was memorable! And enough to null and void the heat and lacking of the food.

That's Deanie and her sweet BF--remember him? He's the drummer for The Wild Feathers. We're so glad he was able to be here for the wedding!

That's Mackenzine (Birdie's BFF since they were 3 years old and maid of honor). Everyone is having a blast with the fact that she's holding two beers in her hands. She was holding one for Birdie but the comments have been hilarious! See all that sun shining into that room?

That's my sweetwonderful/terrific/perfect Son-In-Law!

The groom's sister, aunt and uncle. That's a groomsman in the background. And the   sunlight.

Still hot. That's the groom's mom front/right.

A few wedding party members. Sweating. In the sunlight.

Welcome and Thanks from the bride and groom. Sun still shining.

Yep. Wedding festivities = Good Times. Even when it's hot and the food is mediocre. Because it's about the people- the friends and the family, old and new. That's what makes these occasions special. That's what matters over anything and everything else.

In this way, we are truly blessed!