Our wedding was perfect. Chris had the good sense to let me have my pink ballerina princess wedding, and it was more amazing than I ever imagined. I was never one of those girls obsessed with having a wedding getting married, but like every other southern girl, even I had a dream about what my wedding would look like. Chris understood that, and he let me run with it!
Scot Wedgeworth created the overall design and arranged the gorgeous flowers. Kathie Simpson of One Stop Weddings deliciously catered the reception. Barb Sullivan (who you may have seen on TLC's Ultimate Cake Off) created both amazing cakes. The Lamb Family provided ceremony music, and both Joseph Summerlin and Blue Denim played for the reception. Cloth Connection and Atlas Party Rentals provided table linens and chair covers. Rita Hyche coordinated the whole fabulous shindig! These and countless others worked for months to make my dream wedding come true!
Here are a few photos, taken by Rob Culpepper of 509 Photo:
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| My dress was by a tulle ballgown with intricate beading at the bust and dropped waist by Kenneth Pool, purchased from Bridals by Lori in Atlanta |
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| Me and my girls left to right--Matron of Honor, Jamie Gardner; Bridesmaids Devin Khoury, Holly Simpson, Rhyse Nance, Victoria Smythies, and Molly Tomberlin Dresses by Lula Kate, Bella Bridesmaid |
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| Chris and his guys left to right--Best Man, David White; Groomsmen Michael White, Randy Rossignol, Benjamin White, Ira Hill, and Josh Tyson Ties by Vineyard Vines and Tuxedos by Burch and Hatfield |
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| Us in front of the marquee |
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| In the '52 Thunderbird we borrowed from Dennis Gurganus, a coworker of my Daddy's. |
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| Precious ballerina flower girls on their tippy toes (2 of 13!). Tutus created by my cousin Robyn Lunceford. |
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| Here comes the Bride! |
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| Ceremony |
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| Rose petals fell after our kiss! |
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| The marquee |
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| Our Playbill program, designed by Meshell Tingle |
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| Ballerina ice sculpture by David Bromley |
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| Chris's cake (you can't really see it, but the numbers on the jerseys up top are 6 18 11, our wedding date) |
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| My ballerina cake |
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| Our first dance, to I'll Be by Edwin McCain |
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| Victoria, Riley, Drew, and Jamie dancing! |
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| Pink cotton candy! |
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| Too much fun |
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| It's proof! Will Joslin DOES dance! |
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| My girls! |
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| Get ready single ladies! |
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| Leaving! |
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| Just Married |
In addition to the design, one thing that was very important to me was thanking our guests, and I put a lot of emphasis on the food and entertainment, so I hope that everybody had a wonderful time!
Beware, there is a lot of stress involved in planning a wedding, and there were quite a few days that I wished that we had just eloped, but the wedding could not have turned out any better, and we were so happy with everything (but mostly just happy to be married!). Most importantly, you have to keep your priorities in check. As my new sister-in-law (check out her blog at benanddaeonwhite.blogspot.com) reminded me every time I got stressed out, the wedding is not the important part; the marriage is what matters. I still recommend eloping as an alternative unless you have your heart set on a big wedding at home! ; )
In other news, our wedding was filmed for a new Food Network show that follows Scot Wedgeworth as he designs weddings and other events. As far as I know (subject to change), the show is titled Bama Bash, and will air on October 23 with our wedding as the first episode (and it's supposed to be a full hour episode too!).
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| Film Crew |
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| More film crew |
All my love,
Jillerina : *
