Wedding, Part 8

Next up...time to PARTY!! :) We loved our reception. It was great getting to see everyone, even though I often felt like I couldn't make it around to each table fast enough. Some left before I got to see them, but so thankful that our friends and family made it to celebrate with us. As you may have noticed, we had a small wedding (less than 50 guests) and had a bigger reception (about 200 guests).

First up, decor... yes, I totally stole some Pinterest ideas!

And then...hanging out while guests arrive...

Landon (Eric's nephew) & Ethan (my cousin) became buddies

long time friend & former sub-teacher, Barb

my lifesaver for the day - Bobbie (friend that acted as coordinator)

Angie & Kayla made the drive from northern IN

Eric's little hero worshipper, Clayton (his nephew)

Eric talking to his HS buddy Kevin & his wife Kim

Wedding, Part 7

After the ceremony, our families were coerced stayed for some more pictures. Such great memories I'm glad we get to keep!

Our grandfathers were all 4 watching from above, as was my Grandma Peetz. We miss them a lot and honored them on our ceremony program.

Eric's Grandma Proctor

Eric's Grandma Padgett

my Grandma Menchhofer

Wedding, Part 6b

...and now we're becoming MR & MRS!

It was a short & sweet ceremony. We did sand instead of unity candles because we were initially concerned about chances for wind. It was so perfect! Couldn't have asked for a better day! It sprinkled maybe 5 minutes around noon, but other than that, the day was absolutely wonderful!