Weddingbee Blog

Part I: Here Comes the Groom
Part II: My Ladies in Waiting
Part III: Here Comes the Bride
Part IV: Meanwhile, Back at the Church
Part V: The Procession
Part VI: My LAST Unmarried Moments!
Part VII: Ceremony Highlights
Part VIII: Making in Official!

*** All images by Tim Forbes of Forbes Creative Photography ***

We couldn’t have asked for better weather on our wedding day. It was late August, which is usually incredibly muggy, hot and gross, but the wedding-weather gods granted us reprieve from the dog days of summer! It was a gorgeous 72 degrees and sunny. Since it was so nice out, we decided to have our receiving line outside in front of the church.

Our photographer, Tim Forbes, got some awesome shots of the post-nuptial action. I am so happy with his work! He really captured the emotions and excitement of the day and got so many unexpected shots.

Here comes the gang.

Giving my grandma a big hug. She is so sweet.

Mr. Radish’s nieces - such beautiful girls!

My Great Aunt Virginia. She is such a sassy old dame.

I wonder what they were looking up at? Notice that my DIY ring pillow is still holding together quite nicely.

One of my beautiful sisters. She is a wonderful singer and sang “Ave Maria” for us during the prelude. It was downright touching, I must say.

Stink face. Note all the band-aids she’s wearing. She’s one of those kids that just likes to wear them for no reason and her mom couldn’t convince her otherwise. She’s a real firecracker!

Yet another adorable picture of the flowergirls.

Giving a thumbs up. What for? I have no idea.

Our friend’s wife and daughter. Aren’t they cute? I love her polka dot dress.

Mr. Radish’s aunt and uncle. They look so happy! I love that our friend is also laughing in the background. There’s nothing better than seeing that everyone had a great time at your wedding.

Hugs!!!

I like this picture of my sister a lot. She has a very sly look on her face.

Showing my bracelet off to my Great Aunt Jo. My mom was a flower girl in her wedding over 40 years ago, and she gave my mom a pearl necklace as her thank you gift that she wore with her flower girl ensemble. I doubled it around my wrist and wore it as a bracelet for my “something borrowed.” Aunt Jo got a real kick out of that and she was really touched that my mom had kept the necklace after all these years.

Looks like the ring bearers were messing with each other!

More hugs!!

These two are the cutest couple! They’re engaged to be married next summer. I can’t wait for their wedding.

The wind was picking up my skirt a bit here! It was very breezy.

My maids hanging out.

Mr. Radish’s aunt. She was married at the same church back in the 50’s.

I never even noticed this while it was happening, but look at this naughty boy — caught on camera sliding down the church railing! I’m glad he didn’t get hurt. Those steps were made of some very hard stone. It made for a great picture, though.

Mr. and Mrs. Radish!