Thursday, July 5, 2012

Long overdue wedding recap #2: Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hackley

We headed up to Michigan for the first time almost a month ago for one of Josh's best friend's wedding.  It absolutely blew me away how beautiful and quaint the area was -- and it was four days of the nicest line-up of events and gracious hosts.

Congrats Meg & Phil!  We were so happy to be a part of the festivities.

Southern-style rehearsal dinner
Bride & groom

Groom and best man

Sweet tea vodka - the bartender didn't know firefly was flavored vodka and mixed my first drink with vodka... :)

Bride's brother-in-law brewed these beers




The stunning reception venue - Oakland Hills Country Club






I loved the MP monogram they had all around the wedding.  The moss letters will be so neat in their home!

The most adorable flower girl ever -- Lucy, Meg's niece


Josh escorting TWO ladies -- matron of honor, Kristen, and her sweet Lucy

Meg said she was going to have her dad be her "maid of honor" - her sisters and cousin created a cardboard lifesize version of their dad / uncle wearing an evening gown to show her what he would have looked like.  As you can imagine, it turned into quite the wedding photo opp.  So funny -- photos below.

Beautiful bride & handsome groom


I bought this dress for $59 on sale at Anthro while Josh was enjoying "Camp Hackley"


Photo bomb -- thank you, Preston



With the bride!

State boys in their State ties


We had the best time!!  So blessed to have such nice, lifelong friends.

XO,
Whit

Friday, June 29, 2012

Long overdue wedding recap - Mr. & Mrs. Jon Drye

I've been meaning to put these up for WEEKS.  

A few highlights from one of my dear high school friend's wedding in Charleston.  What a classy, southern affair!

Sadly these are all iPhone pictures...
Home for the weekend

Rooftop cocktails

After rehearsal dinner party


One of my favorite touches was the gospel choir singing "This Little Light of Mine" when the nieces and nephews walked down the aisle and "Oh Happy Day"  when the new Mr. & Mrs. Drye came back down the aisle!



Loved all the sitting areas with neutral fabrics and french chairs.








Notice dress #2 on the bride!

And then beautiful dress #3!


Such a magical, stunning wedding for such a happy couple.  Congrats, Britt & Jon!!

XO,
Whit

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

3 wonderful years and counting

I cannot believe that THREE years ago I married my wonderful husband.  

So thankful for the two families that we joined together.

And all the best friends that stood by our side that day and always.

Including the flower dog / dog of honor, Olivia!

Josh- I can't believe that it really does keep getting better and better. Thank you for all the fantastic adventures, laughs and unwavering love.  Cheers to many, many more!  So thankful for the numerous ways God has blessed us and I pray He will continue to do so.

I'm sorry that for your anniversary present I couldn't magically make this cake reappear.


All my love,
Whittles

A few more pictures from last year's anniversary post here.

PS - Wedding pics from the gorgeous weddings we attended the last two weekends coming today!