Perfect Day

WE GOT MARRIED!

We could not have asked for a more perfect day. 


Eileen & I got our hair and makeup done.  Christine came in early just to fit us in, and Claire would have it no other way. Having friends make you feel pretty is, well, just very freakin cool. 

 I'd like to thank MH for the limo (aka Gazebo) idea. Raving success with Eileen, and sure as hell made for even more fun. And nothing quite like pulling up to the courthouse in a limo, with your very own paparazzi waiting to snap your photo - talk about attracting attention.

<---And apparently we have a bit of our own Paris Hilton,... see - I got out of the limo like a normal person. Eileen, however, paused just as she was about to step out. Me: what are you doing? E: waiting for Tim to get my picture! And then she posed. 


Also, when you get married at the courthouse, you go through security. Empty your pockets and put your purses, and bouquets, in the basket for xray please. Different, but hilariously fun. Especially the getting wanded part. 

And apparently most courthouse weddings don't have people showing up dressed to the nines - we got loads of compliments and 'congratulations!' ... there was actually one other couple there all dressed up.. perhaps we're on the cutting edge of a new trend.


The little man who married us was precious and perfect. Southern Gentleman in his 80s, perfect drawl and had been married for 59 years. We were in a pretty little room with bookshelves and flowers. And it was just Bill, Eileen and me. Oh, and Tim  - another of our friends who gave up his afternoon for us. We are blessed with so many friends and don't take it for granted, not even for a second. 

And then we were back in the limo and wooshed off to the hotel !! Champagne was poured. Eileen likes it (shocking). Tim rode with us to get some fantastically fun photos, including us sticking out of the sunroof. heeheehee. 

If you live in Knoxville and have not been to the Hotel Oliver, you should go. now. it rocks. 


A little family party in the hotel suite included Sissy & David, Marc & Megan, Kath, & Josh, Sarah & Edie. There was also Donuts with Daddy - since Eileen had missed that little event at school. Champagne and donuts, not awful.


Quick wardrobe change (for me anyway), more pictures, and off we went to Latitude 35 (well, Eileen headed home with Josh and Sarah). 

We had an awesome room reserved - and seeing as how we'd managed to plan our wedding on the same weekend as the Dogwood Arts Rhythm & Blooms fest - well, any pre-saved space is most excellent.  Coolest bartender ever - Gary- who was for us and us only in our cool room - kept us well fed and well-filled. I can't believe we didn't get our picture with him!

Joined by some of our best friends (not all pictured here..) it was, to say the least, an absolutely perfect evening. Laid back, chatting and laughing and smiling for hours. 

Remember the aforementioned wardrobe change? SMART MOVE bc yes- oh yes - red wine did end up on my skirt. And luckily washed out. But super glad it wasn't on the wedding dress!

No idea what time we got back to the hotel. I'm pretty sure I was floating on Cloud Nine though. 


A special day. Surrounded by friends and family genuinely excited, thrilled and happy for us. Having Eileen there with me, with us, was special beyond words. She had so much fun, and getting to spend the day with her doing all the girl stuff will forever be one of my most favorite memories. 


I can't post a blog about Bill & I getting married and NOT tie in the Yanks/Sox.

When we chose April 20 as our wedding date, we didn't realize it fell on the first Yanks/Sox series. On the day Fenway Park celebrated it's 100th year. And the first pitch was at 3:05pm, which is when we were getting married. 


There need not be a discussion of who WON the Friday game. Just kind of a fun tie in to part of who we are. 




Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures from Tim. Can't wait to start each day as Mrs. Bryant.