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With our first dance out of the way, our guests were able to get cozy at the reception. The variety of seating allowed everyone to choose a place where they felt most comfortable. As you might guess, our friends mostly chose the lounge furniture, while our older guests and family members gravitated toward the more traditional tables and chairs.

I know a lot of brides don’t end up eating much at their own weddings, and I can totally see how that happens, especially without a formal seated dinner. King Hippo and I ate a little bit as soon as our first dance was over, but it wasn’t long before people were stopping by to visit or say hello. I made sure to have a little bit of the amazing food we had picked out (mac ’n’ cheese bar? yes, please!), but I definitely didn’t get to enjoy it as much as if I were a guest. But… what can you do? We were busy visiting with our friends and family.

With Hippo grandfather

With Hippo aunt

King Hippo … always the life of the party!

Before I knew it, our DOC came to tell us it was time for toasts. First up was the best man, who has known King Hippo since they were in elementary school together. He had written a very sweet poem, incorporating a lot of the history between the guys into it.

Sister Hippo was next. She is a really good public speaker so I wasn’t surprised when her toast was amazing—as sweet and touching as it was funny.

King Hippo and I then thanked our guests for coming and gave a special shout-out to several friendors who had made our wedding way more amazing than our budget would allow. It definitely helps to have connections, but our friendors really went above and beyond!

And with eating, drinking and toasting complete…. it was time to boogie! And these Hippos like to get down!

All photos by Chavvon & Larissa Photography

Need to Catch Up on the Hippo Wedding?

• We finished up our last minute projects and hung out with the family.
• The ladies met up for lunch.
• We rehearsed for the big show.
• We had an amazing rehearsal dinner.
• The girls got their hair did, and I put on my face.
• I get all bridal.
• I take bridal portraits and pictures with the ladies.
• The guys get ready and take photos.
• We get a sneak peek of the reception venue.
• The wedding party warms the rings.
• Our guests warm the rings.
• The wedding party makes their grand entrance.
• We get hitched (part 1) and (part 2).
• We take photos together for the first time.
• The wedding party joins the celebration.
• We dance as husband and wife.