Hitched: The Reception

Our reception was everything I had dreamed of. Everything came together perfectly and everyone had such a blast!

Before entering our reception, Matt and I snuck downstairs of our venue where we had a quick private dinner. Not only did this give us the opportunity to eat our delicious food, but we were able escape the chaos and really enjoy our first few moments together as husband and wife!

Our table centerpieces consisted of white and pink shades of flowers {peonies, ranunculus, garden roses, hydrangeas, tulips, and more}, lots of mercury glass, mason jars, and of course BURLAP!

 A few details, including our sweet fur baby Charlie, koozies, and our DIY burlap monogram found {HERE}...

Our first dance was to Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy Travis

Dad and I danced to My Girl by The Temptations

Matt and his mom danced to half of What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and he danced the second half with his Grandma!

My favorite cake layer - Vanilla pound cake with chocolate chips + raspberry filling. The top layer is sitting in our freezer for our first anniversary!

The bouquet toss was hilariously aggressive. I tossed the bouquet to Going to the Chapel by The Dixie Cups.

lots of dancing!

The Common Clay Band was unbelievable and kept the party going all night!

A Kappa Delta tradition, my sorority sisters and I had a special candlelight ceremony.

 and more dancing...

 The bridesmaids snuck out of the reception to decorate the getaway car

At the end of the night, guests picked up sparklers for the sendoff...

and DONUTS for a late night snack!

  Sparkler sendoff!

Best day of my life.

Hitched: Wedding Party Portraits

Immediately following the ceremony, our family and wedding party snuck away to take some pictures during cocktail hour...

Matt's side of the family

My side of the family

Sister. Best Friend. Maid of Honor.

Next up...the reception! Stay tuned!

Hitched: The Ceremony

I am so thankful that my photographer and videographer were able to capture every minute and detail of my ceremony because it flew by and was such a blur!

Moments before the ceremony, Matt and I gave each other handwritten letters to read together {between a door}. This was such an intimate moment and I am so glad we decided to do it. 

I loved these moments!

Burlap pew cones with baby's breath, and clear votives with floating candles were everywhere! I swoon over how pretty the "M" in petals turned out too!

Our harpist did such a wonderful job. She even took the time to learn Thunderstruck {not easy} for the groomsmen to walk out to, and Gaga for the bridesmaids!

Seating of Grandparents and Mothers ~ ‘Till There Was You (The Beatles)

Groom and Groomsmen’s Entrance ~ Thunderstruck (ACDC)

Bridesmaid’s Processional ~ To Make You Feel My Love (Adele)

Bride’s Processional ~ Canon in D (Pachelbel)

Vows ~ Whatever It Is (Zac Brown Band)

Recessional ~ Paparazzi (Lady Gaga) and Firework (Katy Perry)

"When the newlyweds walk your way, toss the pom poms and yell HOORAY!"

 Remember that Pinterest Party I hosted {CLICK HERE} to make all 363 pom poms?