Wedding Recap {The Morning}

On Saturday November 5, 2011 at 6:45am my alarm went off but I was already awake. I remember laying in the dark just thinking "Today is my wedding day." "I am getting married today." It was so surreal, and exciting and nerve-racking. Once the alarm went off I hopped out of bed with butterflies in my stomach. I took a shower, washed my face and brushed my teeth. Once I heard the floors above me creek I knew my mom was awake....I ran up the stairs and as soon as I saw my mom and step-dad I started to dance, which was immediately followed by my step-dad serenading us with "Going to the Chapel."

After our mini-dance party my mom and I loaded up her car with all of my wedding day necessities and were off to the hotel to meet my girls. My Maid of Honor and Best Friend, Libby entertained us all buy wearing a Justin Bieber hoodie/snuggy. 

All the girls were on time...which is beyond impressive for our group, and we were off to the Smart & Chic Beauty Lounge for brunch and some glam. 

After a morning of dancing, eating and hanging out with my best friends it was my turn to get in the chair and get beautified for my wedding! 

As I have mentioned a few times before one of my bridesmaids, Courtney, was diagnosed with Lymphoma in September and was going through chemo at the time of our wedding. I really wanted to do something so that she knew how appreciative I was to have her as part of my day, and for the fact that she didn't skip a beat during all the pre-wedding festivities even though I'm sure resting was something she would much rather be doing. So, I found this adorable Lymphoma Ribbon pin on choosehope.com and had it pinned on to my bouquet. 

One of my favorite memories from the day was showing it to Courtney. 

Then it was time to finish my hair.....

Meanwhile, the boys {who were way more rested} met at International Market Square to get ready...

Putting on the Arizona cuff links I gave him for his birthday. 

The watch was my wedding present to Jason. 

All dressed and ready to see his Bride. 

Back at the Beauty Lounge it was time to put on my dress. Getting that dress on was not only a group effort but a huge wake up call...I was a bride, I was getting married, in a few short hours I would be walking down the aisle. It was definitely emotional and gave me a bit of a tummy ache. Thanks to my amazing mom and friends I was able to keep it together. 

Once everyone was dressed and ready to go we did a quick champagne toast. 

Then we were out the door

and off to see my Groom. 

All photographs by Sara Jayne Photography