the wedding feast.

Marriage has been on my brain lately. And no, it's not because I've been browsing Pinterest...OK, maybe a little. But the main reason is because every Bible study (CBS and WOL) I am involved in has been teaching me about the wedding feast in heaven. I firmly believe that my wedding is going to be a PARTAY (capital everything, obvi)...no monkey suits for my hubby. There will be dancing, good food, the guests will not be forgotten, and just a general sense of celebration that we're married. That's cause enough to have a good time.

At CBS, all the classes had a wedding celebration (they were learning about Jesus' first miracle at the wedding where he turned water into wine) and the little 1 year olds even had cupcakes. I died from the cuteness. I saw the wedding pictures that one of the teachers and immediately went over what I was thinking about for my wedding colors.

Baby hands covered in frosting...you should've seen their precious faces.

Then, at WOL on Sunday, we talked about the wedding feast we'll have when we we get to heaven. I paid attention and even took notes, but my mind wandered again to my wedding. It didn't help we watch the infamous wedding dance YouTube video and there where plenty of bride/groom pictures in the hand book.

If I think MY wedding is gonna be fun, I can't WAIT to get up to heaven and have a celebration with Jesus that will blow my mind.

Brittany & Ethan {7.30.11}

A week ago on Sunday one of my favorite "grown-up" friends, Brittany, got married in one of the prettiest ceremonies I've seen to her boyfriend of 3 yrs, Ethan. I say grown up friend because as I was growing up, she was one of the big kids in my eyes. I was friends with her little sis Kaley {who's now moved to BFF status in my book} but I always stole away moments to just stand beside Brittany because she was THAT COOL, ya'll.

When I heard she was engaged, I was all like "No she's not." It was just yesterday I was running up to her & jumping into her arms. It was for real, though, and one of the most beautiful engagement stories I've heard, so I was super excited to see her get married & live happily ever after with Ethan. :)

The ceremony itself was awesome, just like Brittany & Ethan. It was so...them, if you get what I'm saying. It was so God honoring as well! It also told me that I love weddings &dream about my wedding scheme. I did take my camera in but had a blocked view so I didn't actually take any pictures, but I went picture crazy at the reception. 

Gazing out the window at...something. {Grey, Burton, & Davidson.}

I didn't get for the cake but it was so pretty, ya'll.

The cake topper. Again, adorbable!! 

One of my friends {shout out to Margaret!} saw me taking this picture & said "That's why you take such great pictures; I never would've thought of that!" It made my day, you guys. :)

Is she not GORGEOUS?! For reals. 

bokeh! 

Randoms from outside on the balcony where it was only a 110 degrees. Dude, it was HOT!

When the bridal party arrived we stood out on the balcony & cheered. so. loud. What can we say? We love Brittany & Ethan!

The view from the balcony:

Miss Katherine, the wedding planner.

There was refreshing lemonade & iced tea though!

Here they come!!

The photo/video people where all ready, & we cheered each time a couple came walking up the steps.

The groom's parents

All the groomsmen/bridemaids

Cameras were poised & ready...

...introducing Mr. & Mrs. Ethan Ayers!!

Once the bride & groom arrived we got to eat {finally}! It was pretty good food...but they had Shrimp & Grits so I automatically liked it. ;)

The line was super long so ppl stole my camera & took pictures of each other's eyeballs. Yes, we're weird.

Right as we were getting ready to leave Brittany called me over to their table and told me to get a picture of one of the CUTEST things I've ever seen: bride & groom choco-covered strawberries. Adorable!!

Congrats to Brittany & Ethan!!