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9.26.2012

Wedding Weekend Recap

First things first...I know I have been MIA in the blogging world, but life has just been filled with lots of fun things...like helping one of my best friends get ready for her wedding and some not so fun things...work, my dad being in the hospital for a few days, etc. Life is going to be busy for the next 6 weeks with a trip to NYC to see another one of my best friends get hitched and then another weekend trip to Savannah for the Rock'n'Roll half-marathon. Hoping things will calm down after that...just maybe!

But now onto the fun stuff....the wedding!!! It was amazing. The whole weekend. Just incredible. She looked stunning...he looked handsome...and they're now Mr. & Mrs. Bayer!! Everyone had a fantastic time at the rehearsal dinner, wedding, reception, and the after party. It was hands down one of the best receptions I have ever been to!

So without further ado, here is a quick (kinda) rundown of the weekend...


Friday
No school!
Last minute errands...car wash...mani and pedi...George to doggie camp
Last minute wedding things...reception place cards
Rehearsal at church
Dinner at SOHO in Vinings...delicious!
Dessert = seriously. amazing...
belgian waffle with almond toffee ice cream drizzled with chocolate & caramel
Kidnapped the bride so we could get some sleep!

Saturday
Hair and make-up done at the house
(Crystal from Authentic Beauty was fantastic!)
Snacking and relaxing
Headed to the church
Helped Jen get ready...her dress had a corset back and it took some time to lace it up...
She looked simply incredible!!
Picture time
(Alison Church was wonderful)
4:00....Wedding Bells ringing!
Simple but sweet ceremony
More pictures
Headed to the reception.... and accidentally left the bride's shoes at the church...oops!
Reception at The Vinings Club
Wine
Wedding Party and Mr. & Mrs. Bayer Introductions
Nat and Jen's 1st Dance
Wine
Dancing with Groomsmen
Dinner
Wine
Dancing
(DJ was awesome!)
Laughing
Chocolate Fountain
More Dancing
More Wine
And continue dancing and drinking...and more dancing and drinking
Jen & Nate left....I missed it because I was in the bathroom
Loaded up my car with reception stuff...cake, presents, etc.
Headed to the after-party at Meehan's
Fun (except for about 5 min) until the wee hours of the morning!

Sunday
Woke-up with a m.a.j.o.r. headache (way too much wine)
Hung out (read laid around) with Jen, Nate, Sarah, and Meredith until most of the family had left
Showered (amazing how much better you feel after a shower), packed, and checked-out
Help Jen and Nate load up everything...wedding dress, tuxedos, luggage
Dropped everything off at their townhouse
Drove home...
...realized when I was 2 min from home that I had her keys, make-up, meds, and sunglasses
Slept for a bit
Picked up a very sleepy George from the kennel
Drove back to Atlanta to give Jen back her stuff
Drove home...again...
and at the advice of a friend, stopped and got a cheeseburger and fries for dinner
Finally Home...
Exhausted...
Emotional...


Monday
Went to school for an hour to do the broadcast and finish editing a video
Came home and c-r-a-s-h-e-d!


Not the best picture quality...but it's the only one I have right now...will post more when I get them!


I think I might have finally recovered  from the weekend. I always feel kind of let down after a big event such as this...I really can't describe it...just been emotional. I really can't believe the weekend is over...it was like it was just yesterday that I got the text that Nate had proposed...and now they are married! They are now honeymooning in Hawaii and I hope they are enjoying every minute of being newlyweds! I am going to spend the next few days relaxing....and making the final plans for the next big wedding weekend, which is next weekend. Another one of my dearest friends, Randy, is getting married to the love of his life, Cristina. I leave for NYC and their wedding in 9 days!! I am playing the piano during their cocktail hour so I have some hours of practicing ahead of me...anyone want to come over and listen? It is sure to be another fantastic wedding weekend! NYC in October + wedding of 2 of my favorite people = perfect way to spend a 4 day weekend! Stay tuned for a post!

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