Wedding number 6 2011

Well, this past weekend I went to Taos, New Mexico with my parents to see my friend, Lane Carruth get married. Lane and I have known each other since we were in play group when we were around 1 or so. We have been friends for years, and I am honored that she asked me to be a part of her house party on her special day. Now, that I am engaged I loved seeing her wedding in a whole new way. I loved everything about her wedding.

Everything started out on Thursday, when my parents and I arrived that evening. Friday, my Mom and I went to the bridesmaid's luncheon that my Mom and Mrs. Norwood worked so hard on getting together. It was a lot of fun to see everyone and we had some great food! Then, Friday afternoon before the rehearsal my friend, EJ and I got to hang out and catch up. The rehearsal went fine and did not last to long. Then, we all boarded the bus for the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner, was a lot of fun. I loved hearing all the great speeches about the bride and groom.

Saturday, we just hung out and got ready for the wedding. The wedding was so much fun. There was an artist painting a picture of the lawn and put the couple in it. That was so cool. Also, there were two amazing singers and the music was great. After the wedding, everyone headed to the next phase. We went on the the reception. The reception was a seated dinner with a great band.

Getting ready for the wedding

EJ and I

Bride and Groom

wedding weekend number 5

This past weekend B and I went to our 5th wedding of the year on July 2nd, yes we are busy wedding goers these days. This wedding was so much fun and there were so many people there to talk with that we had not seen in a while. The food at the reception was really good and so was the cake. The wedding we went to was Landon Bell's wedding. He and his new wife Rebecca look like they will be very happy for years to come. I loved the bridesmaids dresses as well as the brides dress. Everything was great. I LOVED the music in the church, they had some of the best music I have ever heard at a wedding. Here are some pictures from the evening.

Wedding weekend number 4

Yesterday, Ben and I went to yet another wedding, I know shocker right! It was so much fun. One of my friends from growing up got married, and it was so much fun to celebrate with them. There were lots of other friends there to catch up with and talk to. The wedding was beautiful and the reception was so much fun! Here are some pictures from last night.

B and I

my parents

B and I

Wedding weekend number 3

So, this past weekend I went to my third wedding of 2011, my friend Ariel's wedding. It was in Naples, Florida. I had never been there and it was so much fun. The wedding took place at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, which is where I stayed. It was so much fun to have a break from life and a mini vacation. I was able to go to the pool and the beach. Since the wedding was a destination, it was fun to see people I knew at a resort.

We got there Thursday night just in time to watch the end of the Mavs game that they won. Then, Friday I woke up early and hit the beach and the pool. It was fun to have time to myself. Then, Friday night we went to the rehearsal dinner, where the father of the bride delivered a great and meaningful speech. Then, Saturday I just hung out some more and got ready for the main event. The wedding was on the beach which was so much fun. Then, the party started with a great dinner and dancing. Sunday, they had a good-bye brunch for the guests which included left over wedding cake! Then, it was back to reality. But, all and all a great time. Here are a few pictures of the fun weekend.

the beach

the pool

The wedding

The happy couple

Wedding number 2 of 2011

This past weekend, B and I went to our second wedding of this year. We have several upcoming this year and several commitments, it is off to a busy year. So, We went to the wedding which was at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. I had only been to that church once several years ago for a funeral, so this was my first wedding to attend there. That church is going through renovations like so many have been around here. So, we went into the chapel which has stain glass windows all around it. When you look at the church from the outside you see this sanctuary that seems to be jetting out of the building so you get lots of stain glass windows. 

The wedding was nice, and short. Which I enjoy. The bride wore a beautiful simple white dress, which I thought looked great on her. The wedding itself only lasted about 30 minutes or so. Then it was off to the Belo Mansion in downtown for the reception. I had been there once years ago to the new part but not to the older part. The reception was held in the older mansion part. There were two receptions going on at the Belo, so I am glad we did not end up at the wrong one. The Belo is beautiful. I really enjoyed the history and the architecture around the original mansion. There were pictures around of the original owners who lived there once upon a time. The food was good. B enjoyed the BBQ and I had tacos. The bad was great too, and did a lot of song everything from today's hits to older ones. It was nice to meet the groom a good family friend of B from growing up. They took trips together in the summers to the beach.  The cake looked good, but by 10 pm they still had not cut the cake and so we did not get any :( But, all in all it was a fun time.

B and I 

brides cake

grooms cake

brides cake

view looking up

The start of wedding season 2011

This past weekend was a busy one. Saturday started out with a teacher job fair. Then, I met up with my friend Stephane from Baylor. We hung out for a short time but, it was great getting to catch up. Saturday night was Carolina Cullum's wedding. It was so much fun. I thought Carolina looked so beautiful and so happy. The reception was so much fun. I enjoyed seeing friends, family and hearing the band. B and I took a lot of great pictures of the evening. We enjoyed having dinner with Dealey and Trevor. Also, enjoyed catching up with friends. The band was great and I loved how they had a great mix of music. So, congratulations to Carolina and Matt.