Can you tell I was excited?...we were counting down the hours until it was time to say "I do." I really couldn't believe that January 31st was almost here. The place that we had the dinner at was decorated so nicely by my moms sweet friends. There was such a glow that night and we were so thankful for the time they spent setting up the facility. Earlier that afternoon, my mom and I had gone by to get things ready, but were told that things were under control and we could leave. There wasn't anything we could do. Ahhh...what nice words to hear when you have a million things running through your head: pick up grooms cake, bring gifts for honorary bridesmaids, bring gifts for groomsmen, pack groom/bride Tervis Tumblers (gift from mom), shower, get dressed, get to church for rehearsal in time, etc.
The actual rehearsal at the church went smoothly and shortly after that we were on our way downtown for dinner. The site was very quaint and was filled with our closest family and friends. The dinner was delicious and just what we had in mind, a casual dinner with not much fuss. Fried turkey and marinated pork was served with green bean casserole, seasoned potatoes and pasta salad. Chris and I requested a peach cobbler with ice cream too. A warm treat on a cold night. After dinner, Chris cut into the grooms cake which I had picked out for him. It was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing and a BIG Clemson football helmet on it. I ordered it from a bakery in Columbia. Hmmm...I wish I had a big slice right now.
A few toasts were made by my brother, my dad, and the matron of honor. There weren't any groomsmen that wanted to speak (which I'm a little thankful for because I was warned in advice there may be some embarrassing stories). Chris and I created a "soundtrack" of Us. Some of the songs were upbeat, dancing songs and others were slow, sappy love songs. Chris created the cutest cover for our personalized CD's. We also had tons of candy there which was initially purchased for a "candy bar" we were going to have at the reception. As the wedding got closer, we decided the "candy bar" was a little overdone and nixed that idea.
The night was just an enjoyable event for the two of us. I think I shed a few tears, but that is to be expected, right? Once we said our goodbyes and sweet words, we parted ways with plans to meet at the alter the next night at 6pm to begin our Forever!
The actual rehearsal at the church went smoothly and shortly after that we were on our way downtown for dinner. The site was very quaint and was filled with our closest family and friends. The dinner was delicious and just what we had in mind, a casual dinner with not much fuss. Fried turkey and marinated pork was served with green bean casserole, seasoned potatoes and pasta salad. Chris and I requested a peach cobbler with ice cream too. A warm treat on a cold night. After dinner, Chris cut into the grooms cake which I had picked out for him. It was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing and a BIG Clemson football helmet on it. I ordered it from a bakery in Columbia. Hmmm...I wish I had a big slice right now.
A few toasts were made by my brother, my dad, and the matron of honor. There weren't any groomsmen that wanted to speak (which I'm a little thankful for because I was warned in advice there may be some embarrassing stories). Chris and I created a "soundtrack" of Us. Some of the songs were upbeat, dancing songs and others were slow, sappy love songs. Chris created the cutest cover for our personalized CD's. We also had tons of candy there which was initially purchased for a "candy bar" we were going to have at the reception. As the wedding got closer, we decided the "candy bar" was a little overdone and nixed that idea.
The night was just an enjoyable event for the two of us. I think I shed a few tears, but that is to be expected, right? Once we said our goodbyes and sweet words, we parted ways with plans to meet at the alter the next night at 6pm to begin our Forever!
The grooms cake. Yummy!
Kristie, the best Matron of Honor ever!!
the table of goodies
Can you read it? So creative, but not our idea. I wish we could take claim to it. :)When my dad said a toast, this is what everyone toasted with.
Amy & Chris started with a Clemson orange crush.
For those that read this and don't know us too well, I'll give you a brief summary:
Chris and I met at Clemson in 1996. He had a crush on me. :)
12 years later, it's the night before our wedding!
My dad giving the toast. He did a great job!
Did I toss & turn all night long? Absolutely not!
This is a picture that mom snapped shortly after coming home from the dinner.
