Wedding Day!!

July 30th came and we had a wedding!  Abby and Alex's wedding!  It seems like we have been waiting and working for this day forever and it finally came.  Everything went just as smooth as possible.  Abby had planned an outdoor wedding knowing that weather could definitely be an issue.  Saturday morning and up until about 3:30 was fine, a bit overcast, but nice.  And then came the rain...after everything was set up, pictures had started and the window for the 'back-up plan' had come and gone.  Finally, after lots of radar looking, praying and stress we decided to wait it out.  This was the right decision, the wedding was only delayed about 30-45 minutes and Abby and Alex had their dream day!  It was beautiful!  The setting, the flowers and most importantly, the bride!  It was difficult being in the wedding and trying to get pictures of everything, so I'll share what I've got!
The Venue: The Backyard

Getting set up...at 8am!

Ready for a wedding



Gorgeous Flowers courtesy of the very talented Jody Smalley



Wedding Party: Pre-Wedding

Almost time to get dressed!

Beautiful!

Groomsmen killing time

Getting the FOB aisle-ready

Dad, Abby and Mom

Calmly waiting on the rain to stop so the wedding can start

Not as calmly waiting out the rain...

After the rain quit, all the family quickly started drying off the chairs and shuttles from the church (where parking was) started arriving.  It was finally getting ready to start!!

Bridesmaids and Flowergirls almost ready to walk out

Dad and Abby hiding in the bathroom so no one gets a sneak peak before they walk down the aisle 

They're married!!

Bustle time

Ready for the Reception:

Wedding Party Getting ready to be announced

My brother's table.  Tyler, Josiah, Shannon and Jim (Paige was running around somewhere)

The cake!

I'm sure they will appreciate this picture...but it appropriately depicts how hungry we all were :).

Taco time!

Ethan and the Bride (this might have been the only picture he smiled in all day)

Look at that form for the bouquet toss

Also, nicely done with the garter

And a few family shots...

Just walking...

Our little bowtie man!

The 3 and a half of us!

I'm kind of sad that I didn't get one of me and Abby on our camera...I guess I'll have to wait until the photographers pictures are ready.  It was a great day and I can't be more excited for Abby and Alex to start their lives together.  He is a welcome addition to our family!!  Love you both!!