What weekends do to me.

They straight up wear me OUT. Especially when they are as busy as mine was!

This weekend was one to remember though, that's for sure. I had a blast celebrating one of my best friends and her wedding weekend! Friday night was the rehearsal dinner at the church, and I was so happy my husband was there with me. We had fun listening to toasts and eating pizza catered in from a little shop in Dayton. Honestly, I have no words for the amount of fun I had Friday night into Saturday. I got to have a sleepover with my college besties, and I laughed so hard I almost got sick...ha! So, I'll let the thousand pictures I took do the talking. 

Rehearsal dinner.

Getting our nails done, and hitting up Cheesecake Factory!

Around 2:30AM, Lyndsie and I finally fell asleep (after laughing way too hard!)

When we woke up...it was time for ALL THINGS WEDDING!

and their adorable pup, Bullet.

I was in LOVE with my hair, the stylist did a great job!!

"I feel like a real WIFE now!!"

Becca gifted us these robes the night before. LOVE!

As for Becca? She looked absolutely STUNNING...I teared up just looking at her!!

We had way too much fun this entire morning. We headed off to the church, and Becca got in her dress. Then it was time for a few selfies before she walked down that aisle!

Top left...yeah, I just couldn't stop sweating. Don't mind me :)

The ceremony was beautiful! I truly am so happy for the two of them. It was fun being in a wedding, I quite liked it. Can't wait for the next! As for the reception? It was STUNNING. I left my camera in the car for it on accident, but I can promise you it was gorgeous. She and her mom did an absolute gorgeous job on the venue. I was in love! Caleb and I had a great time, too. I'm thankful he had a place to stay while I crashed with the girls (thanks, Tyler!), and that I could squeeze him at the reception. Love this handsome man!

Sunday was another busy day. I had an engagement shoot in the early afternoon, and then also got to visit my grandpa Phil in the hospital. It was so great seeing him, and although he couldn't talk. He wrote notes and gestured most of his responses. We spent a good hour with him, and it was so great. Thanks for all your sweet prayers.

Once we got home, we had a few people over for a Superbowl party. All I have to say is -- that was the most uneventful game I've ever seen. The Bronco's got shut down, and the commercials weren't all that great this year. There were a few good ones, but overall I didn't love them...but hanging out witha a few of my favorite people definitely made up for it!
Hope you all had a fun weekend!

Once a bride...finally a bridesmaid.

Yes you read that right. I've never been IN a wedding, other than my own. I was a bride before a bridesmaid. So, imagine my excitement when over the course of 9 months I was asked to be in TWO!

The first wedding I'm in is in February, and you bet I was excited to pick up that bridesmaid dress. My MOH from my wedding is also in this bridal party, so we picked up our dresses together and made an impromptu ladies night out of it. Don't mind the frumpy top, I need to get it taken it, but this truly is a gorgeous gown and I cannot wait to wear it all day! 

oh, also...don't mind the length. It came fit for like a 5'8" girl...I'm gonna need about 6" easy cut off (this is where I hashtag how much it stinks being so short sometimes...)

Anyway. She and I definitely danced in this room for like 30 minutes. We even made our very own catwalk...video to come... JUST KIDDING.

Also, since beautiful dresses are my hot topic this Friday, can we talk about IF I had a ton of money to blow? I would buy this. Without blinking. Literally one of the most gorgeous dresses I've ever laid eyes on.

It's too bad I care about my wallets well being and won't drop the $298 on it that Anthro thinks it deserves.

I hope your Friday is as beautiful as these gowns! Have a happy weekend!

Our bridal party ROCKED.

If you missed Monday or Tuesday's post, definitely start with those.

Today, I'm showing you guys our bridal party pictures!

Enter my GQ husband and his men...hehee

ow owww.

& this might be my favorite picture ever.

Hiii handsome.

& now its time for me and my ladies to make our debut! Enter...hottest bridesmaids on Earth.

Am I allowed to say I was absolutely obsessed with my bouquet? Cause I was.

and this is one of my favorite shots of the entire day. Man, I have some BEAUTIFUL friends!

My beautiful momma and I.

Gorgeous flower girl.

All of the pictures above this were taken before the ceremony...before Caleb and I had seen each other. So, after the ceremony, it was time for some quick (amazing) family shots...and then on to having some FUN with our bridal party...did I mention they are the best?

Caleb's side of the family. How beautiful? PS - I love being Erin's sister.

My sweet in-laws!

Sibling looove. How gorgeous is my new sister!?

My new brothers!

Grandparents! How cute are they!?

My dad and his fiance, and also my brother... he's a stud.

Love that kid!

Me with my awesome dad!

This is the man that counseled us before our wedding. He helped prepare our hearts for what marriage should truly be about, and we're happy to introduce him as our pastor, and friend (Hey Mike!!)!!

He even surprised me with his yellow tie! Yay!

& enter for the fiiiirst tiiiime, the ENTIRE bridal party (including ushers)!!!

yepp, we're awesome. Impromptu dance party... woops!

Are you guys getting sick of me bragging on my photographers yet?

Oh, you're not? K good. Cause they freakin' rocked. Once again... they both feel like friends we've had for a very long time and they made everyone feel SUPER comfortable. Everyone loved them. Their personality really shows through our pictures. Love these shots, SO so much.

My smokin hot bridesmaids!

My MOH in the making since 7th grade. & also the gal who introduced me to my future husband. Love you to the moon, Lynds!

& here are two of my favorite people on this planet Earth. You two were made for Caleb and I.

I'll end this post with probably the coolest wedding party picture, EVER.

I've said it before and I'll say it again... our bridal party ROCKED. Seriously, they are the most FUN bunch of friends we could have ever asked for. They've have played such a special part in our lives and our relationship and for that we are SO thankful :)

Taking time to write these posts isn't easy...but I'm so glad I'm doing it. It's been SO fun to read all of your sweet comments, and its made this experience even more joyful! I seriously LOVE you all!!

Come back tomorrow for shots of Caleb I only... its quite magical, if I do say so myself.