We just got back from a wonderful weekend in St. Simon's. Chelsea (CC) & Matt (Uncle Boo) got married! We are so excited for them and it was a wonderful weekend. Despite the heat, everything was absolutely beautiful and Chelsea was a gorgeous bride!
We headed down to St. Simon's on Thursday for the first of many parties. Thursday night the Dallas women hosted an "Isle Do" party on Sea Island at the Hunt's house. This was a party for the entire wedding party and parents (it was quite large since there was 13 groomsmen & 10 bridesmaids + their spouses). Ansley also came to this party and had a blast with Wade's little girl Haley Kate who is also 3. My mom and dad watched Aly for us at the house the Mautz's rented for all of us ... thanks Nana & Pop Pop!
Friday was the bridesmaid luncheon at one of Chelsea's family friend's house on Sea Island. It was nice and casual, we were to come in our swimsuits and cover-ups (sounds like my kind of luncheon). The food again was great. Ansley had so much fun in the pool, it wasn't too refreshing since it was 98 degrees outside but Ansley didn't seem to care at all. Chelsea was so sweet and described each of her bridesmaid's using an adjective (she said I was "thoughtful"). I thought it was a neat way to describe everyone.... While the girls enjoyed the luncheon and some pool time the boys were playing golf! They said it was miserably hot out there but they still had a blast.
We didn't have much time once we got back from the luncheon before we had to start getting ready for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Thank goodness my sister came into town to help us with the girls. It was definitely crazy trying to get everyone ready and to make sure I had enough food for Aly (still nursing). Kelly was great with entertaining Ansley, helping me get ready, as well as taking care of Aly at night for us. THANK YOU Kelly, we don't know what we would have done with out you!
Ansley did really good at the rehearsal. We decided it would be best if I just held her hand as we walked down the aisle. She was so cute and wanted to practice it a couple of times. We didn't put any pressure on her to go down the aisle. Plus, you never know what a 3 year old will do when it comes down to it. I just told her to hold my hand, smile, and to walk straight to daddy. My mom was then going to come up and bring her to her seat during the ceremony. After the rehearsal, Kel took the girls back to the house and we headed to Jekyll Island for the rehearsal dinner.
Mimi (Rob's mom) did an amazing job with planning the rehearsal dinner. The decorations were perfect, she added so many special touches. They had a video montage of Chels & Matt which is always fun to watch. Chris Craddick who was our videographer as well as Kelly & Brent's, did Chelsea & Matt's wedding weekend. He always does such a great job! After we ate, watched the video, the speeches began. I have NEVER laughed so hard at some of the speeches. The guys weren't too mean, just hysterical! You can really tell how much all their friends care for Matt & Chelsea. The night was just perfect!
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