The Girls

I thought I would continue the wedding day saga for a second day in a row. By doing so, I feel as though I'm actually keeping good on my promise to chronicle the day I became a wife. There aren't as many photos today -- sorry!

We decided to take individual photos before the ceremony so that we could get to the reception faster. The boys went first while we got dressed downstairs. No, we did not see each other before the wedding. It was a looooooong day for me while I waited to see my groom.

This is me. Obviously. I think I pulled off that 'bride' look pretty well. Aren't the flowers gorgeous? I spent a lot of time thinking about my bouquet. I knew I wanted red roses. I called around for prices and was unhappy with everything I heard. Eventually, I decided to take matters into my own hands. The day before the wedding, my mother and I drove to the next town to Wal-Mart, where we purchased three dozen red roses for my bouquet for $30. I carried 35 of them and Michael wore the 36th on his lapel.

Me and Chantel, my matron-of-honor, whom I have known since junior high.

Me and Sarah, who has been my friend since the 7th grade, when we were in junior high band together.

Me and Kara! I met her through Sarah in junior high.

Me and my lovely bridesmaids!