We left on Friday and got into Dallas in time to relax, change and head to the rehearsal dinner downtown at El Fenix. The rehearsal was earlier in the week, so we missed it, but we got to attend the fun part! Sarah, Huynh, Jeremy and I got there early to enjoy some time at the bar, but we ran into the bride and groom and helped them set up the room. I was glad we were able to help in some way, and I think we did a great job!
Becky brought all those decorations! Didn't she do a great job? We had a great time visiting with friends and family of Becky and Aaron, catching up with the hostesses from the shower we threw back in September, and enjoying some really good queso and Tex Mex food.
They put together a great slideshow, and we heard some sweet toasts for them. Becky seemed to have a blast, and it was sweet to see her and Aaron sharing a few quiet moments together before the big day!
Saturday morning we had breakfast at my favorite place in Dallas, Cafe Brazil (I am sure there are better places, I just really like it!). Then it was time to get ready! Sarah and I went up to the church early to hang out while Becky got ready, then we did some pictures, and it was go time!
(I'm borrowing these from Pam - thanks Pam!)
Oh yes - a highlight of my weekend - I met a blogger in person! She and Becky used to teach together, and she actually made the most adorable Longhorn growth chart for Becky to give Sawyer, so I was excited to finally meet her and her daughter Brinley (the front flower girl). The kiddos did great, thanks in part to iPad movies and MandM's.
Isn't she gorgeous? Her dress was stunning, her long veil borrowed from her sister-in-law was beautiful, her flowers were perfect, and I wish you could see her glittery Kate Spade shoes!! (She switched to glitter TOMS for the reception!)
Sarah and I, along with 13 or so other girls, were included in Becky's Bridal Party. Becky had 5 bridesmaids stand with her - her sister, 2 sisters-in-law, and 2 cousins. They all wore the same black dress, and then the Bridal Party had a choice of 5 styles of similar black dresses. We all walked down the aisle and sat on the front pews during the ceremony, then walked back down the aisle afterward two by two. Very different, but if you know Becky, it's perfect for her. It was fun to be a bridesmaid but without as much pressure! :)
We zoomed over to the reception in Addison, and it was lovely! I wish we had taken more pictures but I only have 2 - one from my iPhone, and another borrowed from Pam (I'll let you guess which is which!).
We started with cocktails and appetizers in the foyer, and once the bride and groom arrived we went into the venue. Dinner was yummy - meatloaf sandwiches, mac and cheese, green beans and biscuits. For dessert we had peach cobbler and wedding cake, and after lots of dancing we were treated to s'mores. Yum! We had a blast dancing - even Jason and Jeremy got in on it - the band was awesome! We were so excited to send them on their merry way to Mexico while serenading them with "Texas Fight!"
Congratulations, Becky and Aaron! You two are a perfect pair and I'm so excited for your life as a married couple now!
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