Sister's Big Day

Real wedding festivities began on Sunday, May 23rd. The lingerie shower. Jules helped me with this and we had a blast. Since they were planning on going to Mexico for their honeymoon...I thought...why not a fiesta themed lingerie shower!











Wednesday, May 26th was Kacie's bridesmaids' luncheon hosted by Debbie Jerkins, Paula Monsarrat, and Julie Foreman. They did such a fantastic job! The food was delicious, the tables were gorgeous, and the company wasn't too bad either.





Kacie gave us all very cute, brown, monogrammed (in green!) cosmetic bags. Inside was, monogrammed stationary, and an adorable pen, and the jewelry we were to wear on game day. She did such a fantastic job with the gifts!

The next day was the rehearsal dinner day. We ran a million errands, but were ready and at the church on time. The rehearsal wasn't boring like so many can be. It was quick and to the point and before we knew it we were on our way to Hillwood for the rehearsal dinner.


Paula Monsarrat is a sweet family friend...well really she is just plain family now, but her, Mr. Bill, Jeremy's family and the Jerkins turned Hillwood into a gorgeous dinner party. We entered under a glowing arch and then saw the thousands of white twinkle lights that filled the place. It was breathtaking!


They had bbq catered in and it was beyond good. It was such a sweet night of seeing friends and family and sharing in the excitement with Kacie and Jeremy.


Sister and I had talked and she wanted me to spend the night with her on her last night at home. D couldn't understand why....I just reassured him it was a girl thing....his response was well, I didn't spend the night with Rob before he got married. And I responded with no you didn't and I'm glad because that would have been weird!

We went back to mom and dad's and slept in my old room because sister's room was empty. They had moved all of her furniture into k and j's apartment the day before. We talked for a bit but before long the room was quiet and we were both zonked. We woke up to the smell of daddy's french toast. Our favorite! While waiting for D to come join us for breakfast we watched D and I's wedding video. What memories!

We had a fun family breakfast and before we knew it it was time to head to the church for hair and make-up. Mandy Wilder came and did our hair. She's awesome. She did such a fantastic job! Sandy from All About Weddings came and did our make-up. We love her. This is the second wedding she has done our make-up for and her sweet countenance along with her skill makes her a continued part of our getting ready process.





Then the time came....it was time to put that gorgeous gown on her. We carefully helped her slip it on. She was breath taking! The most beautiful bride for sure! Then of course her cute green shoes!



In walked the photographer to explain it was time for Kacie and Jeremy to see each other for the first time. She gave us strict instructions that we were allowed no where near them for this special time. Poop. So we had to sit in the bride's room wondering what his expression was when he saw her. Did he cry? Did she cry? Thanks sister. We felt the love....trapped in the bride's room.


We began taking group pictures: wedding party, families, etc.....then we were ushered back in to the bride's room. Guests were arriving....almost time.

We sang songs from Lauren's ipod, we prayed over Kacie and then Mrs. Candy, the wedding coordinator walked in, and said, "It's time!" This is it....my baby sister is fixing to get married.

We lined up outside the chapel door, the music started playing....it was indeed game time.

The wedding party in place on the stage, the guests looking toward the door, and then the music began to play. The doors opened. There she was. Radiant. Gorgeous. Ready. She walked elegantly down the aisle arm in arm with our dad. Then we all watched with huge smiles as sister married the man of dreams.

So happy for you baby sister!

Go here for a sneak peek of her wedding photos!