Pre-wedding activities are the best, right? Maybe not for everyone, but the week of my wedding was just so much fun. We were surrounded by friends and family, and life just couldn't have been better. BUT IT WAS BECAUSE THEN WE GOT MARRIED.
Aaron and I planned a dinner with both of our families the Wednesday before our wedding day. It was the first time both families had spent more than 15 minutes together. It was so nice to see Aaron's parents, my parents, and my brothers come together. We were all so excited about the upcoming nuptials and had a little bit of anxiety. My mom drove 10 hours from Kansas City directly to the restaurant that night to kick off the wedding activites. Aaron's parents told stories of him from when he was a kid, and my parents shared a few of mine. We all toasted to a wonderful time for both families, and to a lifetime of happiness. I wish I took a picture of the entire crew, but alas, I did not capture the evening on camera.
The next night was probably one of my favorite nights of my life. We went to dinner with our little group of friends.
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| Aren't they the cutest? |
Stephen brought us all champagne to enjoy, and I just sat back and was so thankful for the tight group of close friends we have made. They are so incredibly supportive and have become like family to Aaron and I. None of them could accompany us to the bar after dinner since they all had to work the next day. But once I stepped foot into Noble Savage, I knew I was in for a fun night.
It seemed like all of our friends from out of town and some in town gathered at Noble Savage to drink and have fun with us. We all laughed, drank, danced, and drank some more the entire night. I just remember sitting back and thinking what incredible friends we have. These friends live thousands of miles away, and they all made the time, effort, and money to be with us. We are truly so blessed.
Our friends the Schaffer's landed, dropped those precious babes off with a sitter and headed to meet us. I screamed when I saw them and was overjoyed that they were there.
I also may have had one too many whiskey and cokes thanks to my lovely friend, Jep, which led to late night taquitos at my house with the Schaffers and Aaron - shh don't wake the KIDS!
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| My old boss, now favorite friend, and the only lady who will have a dance off with me at any bar stopped by for some fun. |
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| Jessica's husband has his own mug at Noble Savage |
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| Someone was very excited to be a groomsmen and wore this really cute shirt. |
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| Aaron David with two of his groomsmen |
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| my heart |
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| My cup was never empty thanks to this fella |
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| We have been friends since K-5! |
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| IRINA IS HERE!!! ALL IS WELL WITH THE WORLD! |
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| Nope, we didn't have a thing to drink. |
