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After the cake, it was time *jazz hands* to dance! From years of research at other weddings, I had determined that the most fun was had when the bride and groom didn’t leave the dance floor all night. So, I decided that that was exactly what I was going to do—dance the night away.
And boy, did we dance!
Mr. Powder Puff looks like a sexy dancing beast in this photo. LOVE it!
At one point in the evening, my dad started to get the dancing bug, so he whirled my mother onto the dance floor, and in a true Patrick Swayze moment, swung his brand new tuxedo jacket over his head and flung it in the general direction of another table… Onto a lit, burning, flaming candle… Luckily, no jackets were harmed in this moment of dance history, but it was a close call!
Dad and Mom, boogieing down, post-jacket fling.
I love my wagging index finger in this photo. It seems to be saying, “Giiiiirl, don’t you dare cross me, because I will dance you into the GROUND!”
Apparently my friend Heather thought it would be awesome to accessorize her ’do with a portion of our centerpieces. Work it, sister!
My signature move. Open mouth smile, and the “wax on wax off” Karate Kid special.
Notice my mother, on the far right in the photo. Thanks a lot for stealing my signature move, MOM!
My uncle, trying to teach me some new sweet moves. Notice the shock and awe on everyone’s faces in the photo.
Things not included in the photos: a full-on dance off, and me performing the Thriller dance in its entirety.
Yep, things definitely got a little crazy.
A little later on in the evening, a group of my favorite guys ran up to me, begging to let them play their current favorite song, “I’m On A Boat”. Now, if you know what song I’m talking about, then you know it’s DEFINITELY not wedding appropriate. I mean, my grandma was still in the building! But seeing the looks on their hopeful faces, how could I say no?! So I said yes, and had the happiest moment with the happiest groomsmen ever in the middle of the dance floor. Now that’s love!
By the end of the night, my bustle was broken, I had sweat all my makeup off, my hair was falling out of my updo, and I was exhausted. It was definitely a successful evening!
Up next? It’s the end, people. I finish the story of our wedding, and I say my dramatic goodbye. Get the Kleenex ready!
Wanna catch up before the awesome train reaches its destination?
Previously:
Love, Sweet Love: A Taste Of Teasers
Love, Sweet Love: Partay For The Bachelorette
Love, Sweet Love: Let’s Rehearse
Love, Sweet Love: Getting Purty
Love, Sweet Love: Boys and a Boat
Love, Sweet Love: Putting on the Dress
Love, Sweet Love: The First Look
Love, Sweet Love: Strike a Pose
Love, Sweet Love: The Walk
Love, Sweet Love: The Ceremony
Love, Sweet Love: Bridal Party Shenanigans
Love, Sweet Love: Family Fun Meets Cocktails and Dreams
Love, Sweet Love: The Details
Love, Sweet Love: Kickin’ Things Off
Love, Sweet Love: We Toast!
Love, Sweet Love: Cake, With No Chance of a Smash
Love, Sweet Love: A Dance With My Dad
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haha oh man, I love that story about your dad! I’m glad nothing was harmed. It definitely looks like you all had a great time. 
That’s hilarious that you played I’m on a boat. I hope for your grandma’s sake that at least some of the naughty bits were bleeped out. 
That was so fun. You did have one pic with almost the jazz hands (wax on/off)! Your dad is awesome btw. That looks like one amazing party.
HA. I’m on a boat is definitely what my fiance would like to close out the night with. Especially appropriate as we will in fact be, on a mother-effing boat.
Also, I love, love, love the signature moves. LOVE.
Love your unvle teaching you some new moves, sounds like you had a great time!
@tinab1181: Don’t forget your flippy floppies, or your nautical themed pashmina afghan!
I no—I don’t want the Powder Puff recaps to come to an end! Those sure are some mad dancing skills
I’m not ready for it to end!! Not ready for goodbye…sniff! 
What a fun party, PP! Loved every minute of it. So glad your dads tux jacket didn’t burn - that was hilarious
hahah, what an epic dance party! we had a jacket swinging moment at a wedding once, it was hilarious!
Looks like so much fun! I danced that much at our wedding too! My bustle also broke…what’s up with that?!?!
your recaps have been so fun! thanks for sharing, and I can’t wait to see the finale!
The end?? Noooooooo! Say it isn’t so Powder Puff!
Now I totally want to play I’m On A Boat at our wedding, hahaha
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve loved reading your posts!
I hope my wedding is this fun! But this ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets…
No not goodbye! Your recaps are so fun- I feel like I was there just reading them
OMG, love the breakdancing pics! Your peeps got some moves lady! I’m laughing like I was there (and kind of wish I was!).
SO MUCH FUN!
your quote “By the end of the night, my bustle was broken, I had sweat all my makeup off, my hair was falling out of my updo, and I was exhausted. It was definitely a successful evening!”
I couldn’t have said it better myself about my own wedding!! No make up, not bustle, no updo–but a great night!
@LatteLove: Here here! And by the way, your comment totally made me think of a scene from “When Harry Met Sally” when they’re having dinner with Marie and Jess, and she quotes something he wrote, and he says “No one’s ever quoted me to me before!” Well, no one has ever quoted me to me before either! Love it!
That was so awesome! What a great recap! I agree with the quote above! I really hope that is how I walk away from our reception!
I totally want all my makeup to be gone by the end of the night too.
1. I love the pic of your mom stealing your dance move!!
2. I am in LOVE with your dress…your day was beautiful..congrats!
I love the Thriller Dance! But I need to refresh my memory for our wedding! lol.
Oh my, you have been so much fun to follow, truly have enjoyed every moment!
OH NO! DON’T LEAVE! I think I may cry just thinking about it… that’s just sad, I’ve loved ur posts from the start… can’t you stick around?? *sniffle, sniffle*
What an awesome party! My bustle was also broken by the end of the night, but it didn’t stop me from dancing!
Oh no, I’m not ready for goodbye! And, it looks like you had a great party!!
Wait, you’re not leaving are you! Don’t goooooo!
You’re amazing for playing “I’m on a Boat!”
One question- WHY weren’t the dance off, and Thriller photos included????? AND PLEASE DON’T GO!!!!!
I only read occasionally, as I am not *technically* engaged yet. I want you to know that your updates have been the highlight of my reading. You’re a great writer and had a great wedding. Thanks for all of your insights!
My Fiance and I LOOOOVE “On a Boat!” Too funny! I’m wearing a nautical themed pashmina afghan right now!
I love the “We are having so much fun” faces on all of your guest.
Your parents are too funny! And the requested song is hilarious!
I love these photos; your reception looks like an absolute blast! And I have to chuckle about the “I’m on a boat”
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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services
Engagement Date: May, 2008
Wedding Date: July, 2009
Blogging Since: November 12, 2008
Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception
About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!
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