The Reception

This is Amber and Aaron.  Amber was introduced to our family this weekend and we all agree...she's a keeper.  She fit right in.  No matter what job we threw at her, she went at it with full force.  Amber is the reason I got pictures of the baptism and ceremony.  Thanks Amber!  These two also stayed up late Friday night getting a slide show ready for the reception.  My mom had almost given up on it when Aaron and Amber saved the day.  It was amazing!

The bride and groom's first dance was spectacular.  They blew us away with a choreographed waltz.  They really set the bar high for the rest of the night.

The beautiful cake made by Mom of course.  Mom actually outdid herself with a candy station too.

She also made this desert table and all the decorations.  The deserts were so good.  I think we were all on a sugar high by the  time we left.  The kids really loved all that sugar!

Poppi was there too.

Bride and her son...so cute!

The father daughter dance was another choreographed number.  It was tons of fun to watch.  You could tell they were having a ball. 

Speaking of Fathers and daughters :-)

Cutting the cake proved to be entertaining as well.

They were not nice to each other, but it was fun.

Marc was sure to get in his father daughter dances too.

Smooch!

Grami was there too!  Grami and Poppi really helped out a ton.  They were at the reception hall bright and early helping with the decorations.  Mom said she couldn't have done it without them.  Thanks Grami and Poppi!

Emma wanted to dance with Marcus; he was being shy.

It didn't take long for him to warm up though.

Since my co-maid of honor, Sabrina, did a reading at the ceremony I got to give the speech at the reception.  Unfortunately I didn't know about it until right beforehand so I had to "wing" it.  The best man was much more prepared; his speech was written down on a napkin on the airplane.  Hopefully my speech was OK...I honestly don't even know what I said. 

The bouquet and garter toss were a success...these were the two lucky recipients...Emma and Riley.  It will be a LONG time before we see either of their weddings though...

The night ended with lots of dancing and even karaoke.  It was a blast!  Marcus showed off all of his moves and everyone was impressed.  Emma actually sang "Dynamite" by Tao Cruz and did an amazing job.  Mom videoed it...I can't wait to see!

Little Jaxon didn't last too much longer...he was exhausted but Papa took good care of him.

Olivia got to steal one dance with the groom before the night came to a close.  It was one of the best weddings I've been too.  Everyone involved did an amazing job.  Congratulations Tavein and Jared.  Thanks for inviting us to be a part of your big day!