The best part, right? To me, the ceremony was the most important part of our wedding celebration, but I think all brides can agree that the part they look forward to the most after months and months of planning is the reception...the perfect time to see all your hard work pay off, and the time where you can cut loose with your friends and family, and have the time of your life! Up first, the beginning elements of the reception--transportation to the venue, entrances and first dances, cake cutting, and then time for dancing! {Forgive me ahead of time, we're going to have a few reception posts...just so many fun pictures to share!
The spiffy bridal party ride
let the fun begin
BFF picture time!
William...seriously, can he get any cuter?
He was dancing up a storm with Boom Boom Pow
yes, there was a pole ;)
some of the bridal party introductions...
we walked in to Black and Yellow, and it was perfect!
Ready for our first dance...Meaning by Gavin Degraw
Looking kinda spiffy out there--haha
Now it's Daddy's turn...My Girl by The Temptations
and Jeff and his Mom...Stand By Me by Ben King
Oh, and there's Jeff...probably giving financial advice to Maddie and William...haha
The parents' toast...do they not look awesome?
{notice that monogram in the back, too!}
Our pinky promise game...forever and always
Time to cut the cakes!! They were just too pretty
My cake was a 4 tier vanilla almond cake with buttercream cream
cheese icing topped with ivory fondant and sugar peonies
He played nicely ;)
Jeff's grooms cake was a Jack Daniel's bottle--a kahlua chocolate cake with
chocolate cream cheese icing...so rich!
Dancing with my Papa
Scat Springs Band... amazing! {P.S. Check out everyone in their sunglasses...
one of the fun favors we had for the guests}
The Grays on the dance floor
Meg helping me change shoes...the platforms had to go
in exchange for flat sparkly sandals!
Dance party!!
Loving this one Leslie!!
And yes, Mom is clearly having a great time...and so happy it was finally time to party!
Stay tuned for another reception recap...more friends and family getting down with the band, outtakes, the ceremonial bouquet/garter toss, late night treats, and the sendoff!
