Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Wedding I Hope Everyone Forgets By The Time I Get Married


This month I had the honor and absolute pleasure of standing up for one of closest friend's in her wedding. Yes, this is the girl who had the blast of a bachelorette party in Vegas.

This was by far one of the most elaborate, detailed, thought-out and well-spent weddings I've ever seen- or ever will. I'm talking top shelf open bar, a 14-foot outdoor bar made of ice, three different table centerpieces, phenomenal food including a mini potato bar, a scrumptious lemon cake with vanilla icing, chocolate fudge Houston Texans stadium grooms cake, live band, the list goes on. Greeting guests at the entrance to this renovated train depot were men in conductor suits handing out tickets featuring individual seating assignments- in lieu of a place card table. I highly recommend this alternative as it is much more personable and creative.

My personal favorite was the photobooth. Fun props such feather boas, cowboy hats, masks and silly sunglasses were provided to set the stage for guests as they jumped into the booth to take pictures that printed out seconds later. What a clever and memorable idea! We had a blast with this and you bet there was always a champagne adorned line to jump in.

After hours of dancing and celebrating this wonderful union, a late night snack of mini hamburgers and french fries were passed around before it was time to send the newlyweds off. We lined the the walkway with mega sparklers that led to a horse-drawn carriage. Next stop for these lovebirds? Kaua'i, Hawaii.

This was by far one of the most amazing weddings I've ever been to and I can hardly believe the bride's mother planned the entire thing herself. What an incredible woman!

The ceremony took place at the adorable chapel of our alma mater, Texas Christian University, the reception was held at the Ashton Depot in downtown Fort Worth.