I have to give a shout-out to a few people who helped me make invitations. They were quite the project! Abbey helped me with quite a few back when we were still roommates. Over the summer, Eleanor came over and helped me for HOURS with these things!! She was a lifesaver. I paid her in coffee, but I still owe her a few for all of the work she did. ;) Assembling those invitations was not a fun task, but Eleanor made it much more fun.
The Cypress Room on Springridge Road was the perfect venue. It was beautiful, and the owners were a joy to work with.
Fred and Kristy Fuller, who have provided services for us in the past, catered for us. The food was wonderful!
A local celebrity known for her cakes, Lisa Edwards, made this beautiful piece of art. Of course, it was also delicious! She is incredibly talented.
And this is Caleb's groom's cake. It was an Oreo Blizzard ice cream cake from Dairy Queen.
Mrs. Sandy, a dear friend and former employer of mine, slaved over treats for our reception. She made beautiful mints from scratch, as well as Mexican wedding cookies, and adorable iced heart-shaped sugar cookies. The hard part was trying not to eat them before the reception since we kept them at my house! Thank you, Mrs. Sandy!
Anna and Caroline were my DJs for the day, as they were for the beach reception. They kept the party going!
The wonderful Shannon and her sweet girls helped us decorate with the reused decorations from the beach. My mom, who was with me every step of the way, was there to decorate as well, along with my precious Gran.
The Olive Branch was responsible for this gorgeous flower arrangement!
Caleb and I are loved. There's no denying that. My parents are loved, too. People provided their time and efforts to help us out because they love my parents so much! I'm so afraid of leaving someone out, but a few of the MANY that selflessly gave of their time included some ladies who had taught with my mom for years. They literally knew me before I was born! Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Kyzar, newly retired Clinton High teachers, and my great friend Mrs. Molly helped serve food during the reception, and stayed until everyone had left to clean up. My time of being treated like a princess was extended beyond what most brides receive! I can't say enough to show my gratitude to everyone that sacrificed their time, money, efforts, and resources to make everything come together smoothly.
Many family members and friends of ours drove hours to celebrate with us. We were thrilled to see these special people walk through the doors! A few of my education friends drove from Louisiana, our church friends from Memphis showed up, and we had family arrive from Brookhaven and beyond. It truly meant the world to us to see each and every smiling, supportive face that walked in.
God has been constantly reminding me that He will always provides. Always. Even when I'm doubting that He will. Especially then, actually. The beautiful people He has placed in our lives have been a means of provision - financially, emotionally, spiritually.
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