Sammi + James Wedding

I didn't waste a minute as soon as I got to the venue I started to help set up. Every table, chair and even a few walls were covered by fabric. I found a nice way to tie the chair sashes which resulted in me finishing up the remainder of the room with the help of one of the bridesmaids.

It ended up looking gorgeous!

After the room was (mostly) set up I headed to help get Sammi ready.. and myself. The girls all piled into the bathroom to do their makeup while we all took turns getting our hair done.

The bride's room had a nice light up mirror, but it made it SO HOT in the room we all avoided it.

In between getting ready I was running back and forth trying to figure out where name tags for the assigned seating went (we ended up missing 20 tags that had to be re-printed), I argued with the cake lady about her requirement to deliver the cake, helped to get sheet cake delivered (the cake lady only delivered the 3-tier cake- not enough for everyone...), we were missing a bouquet of flowers and to help make decisions on the runner and lights in the room. Being Maid of Honor is not all fun and games, that's for sure! But, i was determined to make it as perfect as possible for my best friend.

Finally it was time.. everyone was showing up and Sammi was ready to get into her dress. She looked gorgeous!

The ceremony had a couple bumps here and there (like a forgotten wedding certificate!) but all in all it was a gorgeous ceremony. Immediately following, we all headed to get our photos taken. I of course was running around trying to find her parents so one of them could drive home to get the certificate before the pastor left. 

Well, it decided to DUMP rain on her wedding day, so all the photos were taken inside.

The bridal party

The guys

The girls (can't hardly see us but excited to see the professional photos!)

Then it was finally time to head upstairs to visit with everyone!

Michael sat at the table with James' other buddies who went to the bachelor party so he was having a great time.

Mommy said her MOH speech and then it was finally time for me to take off the 8 inch heels she had us wear! Whoo hoo free feet!

Flower and garter toss time! Sammi's brother Wyatt caught the garter and his girlfriend caught the bouquet!!

What a pretty wedding for an amazing couple! I for one am glad that they had a great time despite the little hiccups! 

Congratulations Sammi + James!