Navy and Coral Summer Wedding

I haven't posted anything for a few weeks because I've

been on vacation and then just crazy busy after getting
back! My family and I went to Virginia to attend

my cousin's wedding (and to help decorate for it).

 

So I'm just gonna share a few pics from the wedding...
I didn't take as many as I would've liked, but you'll
get the idea of it!

 

One of my FAVORITE parts of Joy and Brian's wedding was

their guest "book" - they had a large canvas print of one of their

engagement pictures, and each guest signed their name on it. It will

be a beautiful keepsake for their home! I LOVE THIS IDEA and

might be stealing it for a party I'm helping with this year....!!! 

 

Joy asked me to sing at her wedding... It's been a LONG time

since I've been nervous to sing in front of a bunch of people, but I was

this time! The groomsman (Hunter) who played the guitar was

incredible - we practiced together for the first time they day before

the wedding! The song we did was "Love Never Fails" by Brandon Heath.

 

Joy and Brian's colors were navy and coral. I love that the

men all wore gray suits - it's something different from the norm

and it looked great with the navy bridesmaid dresses. On a side note,

you can kind of see my shoes in the pic below.... I found them for just

$5.30!!! Joy just wanted us to wear silver shoes - well, I searched at

tons of stores and didn't see anything that I liked - either the heel was

too short, or they were covered in glitter, or they didn't have my size...

so when I found these on the clearance rack the DAY BEFORE we left,

I was so excited! I knew they were on clearance, but when the cashier said

$5.30, I had to ask her to repeat the price because I couldn't believe it!

 

One of the most precious moments in the ceremony was

during the unity candle. This tradition is done at most weddings,

but Joy and Brian did something different. They had both sets of

parents come up during the ceremony to light the candles. Then

Joy and Brian lit their middle candle, which was set on a rock

to symbolize that their foundation would be set on Christ, the Solid

Rock. Then, while the unity candle song was still going on, Joy and

Brian's parents prayed for them. It was only for the 6 of them to hear,

but it was a precious sight to see!

 

I'm including this picture of Joy and Brian's first kiss because it's

cute, but also to show this arch that Joy's uncle built for the wedding.

He is definitely a talented man!

 

The reception was held at a military base

in Virginia - the room was absolutely

gorgeous! I mean, look at that chandelier!

 

I thought the groom's cake was great...

a Dallas Cowboys cake! Joy's sister, Janna

took fun pictures of Brian and Joy in Cowboys'

gear to display next to the groom's cake. So cute!

 

I love any reason I have to get dressed up. My husband

doesn't really care about it, but I have to brag on him....

he picked out his clothes all by himself! He

looked so handsome, and he even coordinated with my

bridesmaid dress!! Apparently, I've taught him well =)

 

 My mom and dad look so amazing in this picture...

I LOVED my mom's dress - and the coral necklace

with it was perfect for this wedding! Might just have to

borrow that dress from her sometime =)

 

I always love pictures of my mom with her

sisters and her mom... and how perfect

are ALL of their outfits?? Four beautiful women!

 

Had such a fun time - and got spoiled by spending

so much time with my twin!