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Even though the night was coming to an end and our all-out dance party was starting to wind down, our DJ still had a couple surprises up his sleeve.

I guess to really tell this story I need to start back when Bijan, our DJ, was trying to put together a playlist for our reception. He asked both of us to send a list of our 10 favorite songs so he could get a feel for our style. When I got a look at Mr. Meerkat’s list, #1 was and I quote, “my entire Metallica collection.” *facepalm* I emailed Bijan and clarified that while these are the songs we liked, he did not have to play any that were not good for dancing.

So imagine my surprise as we were out there on the dance floor and I heard Bijan’s voice come over the speakers saying “Chris, this one is for you.” Followed by the song Nothing Else Matters by Metallica. Leave it to Bijan to find the only love song Metallica ever wrote. Mr. Meerkat was ecstatic! And yes we danced like nothing else mattered.

Del Sol Photography

Del Sol Photography

Del Sol Photography

All of our family and friends joined us out on the dance floor. I never in a million years would have thought that we would have three different generations out on the dance floor dancing to Metallica.

Del Sol Photography

Del Sol Photography

Del Sol Photography

Del Sol Photography

As the evening came to an end, Bijan gave us one last amazing song to end the night on: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. It was absolutely perfect for our group because for us it doesn’t get any better than some classic Queen.

While the song starts out really slow, everyone was standing around in a circle together shoulder to shoulder, singing and swaying.

Best Man Meerkat and Kari the Hair Fairy were even singing into straws.

And then the fun started as the fast guitar rifts began and the beat picked up.

Which produced more singing at the top of our lungs mixed with some amazing air guitar displays.

Personal photos by Mama-In-Law Meerkat & Sister-In-Law Meerkat

I couldn’t have thought of a more “us” way to end the reception.

After the music had faded away and everyone had said their good nights, Mr. Meerkat and I along with Best Man Meerkat went to the hotel lobby to relax a bit and to have one final celebratory wedding day drink together. As we sat there talking, I couldn’t help but feel happy. Our wedding and reception were absolutely amazing and better than I could have ever dreamed they could be. From putting on my dress to being able to have a Father-Daughter dance, everything was simply perfect.

Thank you Mr. Meerkat for helping make all my wedding day dreams come true.

Del Sol Photography

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Days Before Wedding

• We Arrive In Mexico
• Out Of Town Bags
• Fun In Mexico
• Our Best Man Goes Missing
• A Dress Fiasco and Rehearsal Dinner

Getting Ready

• Our Fairy Godmothers (aka Getting Ready)
• Time To Put The Dress On
• The Guys Get Ready
• The Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue I Didn’t Plan
• Just A Few Pictures With My Girls

Ceremony

• Get Me To The Beach
• A Gift For Mr. Meerkat
• A Beach Processional
• Our Love Story Ceremony
• Our Sand Ceremony
• Vows, Rings and Hands
• Ceremony Conclusion

Cocktail Hour and Portraits

• Hugs, Kisses and Congratulations
• Mix and Mingle - Our Cocktail Hour
• “Tell Us A Story” Guestbook
• Family and Bridal Party Portraits
• Bride and Groom Portraits Part 1 & Part 2

The Reception

• Our Grand Entrance
• Dinner and Toasts Part 1 & Part 2
• Let’s Smash Some Cake!
• Our Unchoreographed First Dance
• Mr. Meerkat Made Me Cry (Father-Daughter Dance)
• Dancing With Our Moms
• Rock Music, Flaming Coffee & One Sexy Bitch