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A sunny and warm July weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where friends gathered from New York, Tennessee, California, Maryland, Texas, Florida to celebrate Jamie and Jayson.
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Thursday, July 26th
Where three friends were reunited from three different cities.
There was wine, M&Ms (pretzel AND dark chocolate), sparkley nail polish, wedding weekend event fashion shows, and no shortage of giggles. In other words, happiness.
Friday, July 27th
10:30am. At the quintessential southern bridal shower spot - The Swan House.
For a lil bridesmaid brunching with Bride Jamie and all her favorites. Where we finally met "friends" that we feel like we've known for years. And that's when the tears started. The first of many many happy tears.
4:30pm. Rehearsing.
Or pretending to rehearse. Or getting in the way. Or pretending to help? Or just moral support? We're so good at this game.
6:30pm. The celebrating continued.
At the Peachtree Club, with a pretty incredible 28th floor view of downtown Atlanta. Our dinner table was ever-so-slightly sad without friends Lindsay Ann and Susan - dang those summer storms in NYC that kept them away from us.
There was a slide show, lots of toasting the happy couple, chocolate mousse served in a mason jar that did not disappoint. A circle of sweet friends with such sweet stories, so much love, all kinds of perfect prayers and a few more tears.
Saturday, July 28th
9:00am. Almost go time!
Four friends, one hotel suite. Broadway tunes, not enough mirrors, never-ending giggling, blue button-ups, pretty dresses on pretty hangers. "I may have gone a little heavy on the eyeshadow...either look like a transvestite or murderous ballerina..." ~Angie
Getting ready should always be this much fun.
1:00pm. Headed to the the venue.
A car ride music-blasting-sing-a-long that included renditions of -- Ariel's (yes, the Disney Princess) "Part of this World" followed by Jay Z's "99 Problems" and also "Dirt Off your Shoulders." Now. If that doesn't say "we're ready!" we don't know what does.
5:00pm. And then it WAS go time!
We watched as our best friend practically floated down the aisle towards her forever. He smiled. She repeated the vows they chose. He slipped a band on her finger. The minister read letters they wrote to each other. And then, with tears now streaming down our faces, we watched our best friend kiss her new husband...and dance down the aisle to exit in style.
6:30pm. Tears now dried. So much more celebrating.
So many friends from so many states. So much dancing. "Did I even need to ask?!" Southern food, silly stories, sore feet, so many memories with some very best friends.
10:00pm. And at the end of the night, during the last song on the dance floor, we looked over at the Bride as her eyes filled with tears.
"Everything has just been so perfect..."
And it was. It really was.
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Congratulations Jamie & Jayson!
So very happy to be a part of such a sweet celebration weekend.
Love you both much!
A sunny and warm July weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where friends gathered from New York, Tennessee, California, Maryland, Texas, Florida to celebrate Jamie and Jayson.
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Thursday, July 26th
Where three friends were reunited from three different cities.
There was wine, M&Ms (pretzel AND dark chocolate), sparkley nail polish, wedding weekend event fashion shows, and no shortage of giggles. In other words, happiness.
Friday, July 27th
10:30am. At the quintessential southern bridal shower spot - The Swan House.
For a lil bridesmaid brunching with Bride Jamie and all her favorites. Where we finally met "friends" that we feel like we've known for years. And that's when the tears started. The first of many many happy tears.
4:30pm. Rehearsing.
Or pretending to rehearse. Or getting in the way. Or pretending to help? Or just moral support? We're so good at this game.
6:30pm. The celebrating continued.
At the Peachtree Club, with a pretty incredible 28th floor view of downtown Atlanta. Our dinner table was ever-so-slightly sad without friends Lindsay Ann and Susan - dang those summer storms in NYC that kept them away from us.
There was a slide show, lots of toasting the happy couple, chocolate mousse served in a mason jar that did not disappoint. A circle of sweet friends with such sweet stories, so much love, all kinds of perfect prayers and a few more tears.
9:00am. Almost go time!
Four friends, one hotel suite. Broadway tunes, not enough mirrors, never-ending giggling, blue button-ups, pretty dresses on pretty hangers. "I may have gone a little heavy on the eyeshadow...either look like a transvestite or murderous ballerina..." ~Angie
Getting ready should always be this much fun.
1:00pm. Headed to the the venue.
A car ride music-blasting-sing-a-long that included renditions of -- Ariel's (yes, the Disney Princess) "Part of this World" followed by Jay Z's "99 Problems" and also "Dirt Off your Shoulders." Now. If that doesn't say "we're ready!" we don't know what does.
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| "Y'all. I'm wearing a BELT. On my wedding day. Aren't you proud?!?" |
5:00pm. And then it WAS go time!
We watched as our best friend practically floated down the aisle towards her forever. He smiled. She repeated the vows they chose. He slipped a band on her finger. The minister read letters they wrote to each other. And then, with tears now streaming down our faces, we watched our best friend kiss her new husband...and dance down the aisle to exit in style.
6:30pm. Tears now dried. So much more celebrating.
So many friends from so many states. So much dancing. "Did I even need to ask?!" Southern food, silly stories, sore feet, so many memories with some very best friends.
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| New Yorkers! |
10:00pm. And at the end of the night, during the last song on the dance floor, we looked over at the Bride as her eyes filled with tears.
"Everything has just been so perfect..."
And it was. It really was.
End Scene.
Congratulations Jamie & Jayson!
So very happy to be a part of such a sweet celebration weekend.
Love you both much!
"Where we finally met "friends" that we feel like we've known for years." yes and yes and amen! Love this recap, love that we are REEEALLY real-life, i've hugged your neck friends now! Love YOU!
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