It’s hard to believe that I’m about to bid farewell to the hive. But before I go, there are some moments and photos from our wedding that didn’t make it into my recaps that I thought would still be fun to share. First, a few detail shots:
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| My beautiful bouquet from the folks at Mockingbird Florist |
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| A ring shot on the carpet |
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| The shoes of death… so pretty. So painful. |
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| King Hippo’s shoes |
I mentioned here that our guest list was not equally divided between me and King Hippo. With my side of the guest list much larger, we didn’t want people to sit on the bride’s side or the groom’s side for the ceremony, so instead directed guests with a little (OK… kinda big) sign.
My family lives all over the country, so our wedding was a mini-family reunion of sorts. It was made extra special by the arrival of my niece, and it was the first time many members of our family were able to meet her. For my grandfather, who is in his eighties, it was the first time he met his first great grandchild.
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| Personal photo |
At some point during the reception, Mama Hippo showed King Hippo how he had been listed in her cell phone all these years. He was tickled to find out that she would be changing his listing in her contacts from “Son in Law Wannabee” to straight up “Son in Law.” Mama Hippo is a hoot!
I’m so happy to have these moments and details recorded forever. For something that’s “just one day,” our families have memories that will last a lifetime, and I couldn’t be more more ecstatic about it.
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I love how seamless your family and his is, much like mine and hubs. I have loved your recaps, and very sad to see them end 
Great great memories! That pic of your grandfather and niece is priceless!!!
No Hippo! I can’t believe it’s almost over. Dang, where did the time go? I love the photo of your grandfather and the little baby. How cute 
I love the sign, I want to do something similar…and how freakin’ adorable that your mom had King Hippo in her phone like that!!
That picture of King Hippo and your mom with the phone cracks me up!
AWWWW, those pics of your niece are adorable, I think I did just say “aww” out loud at work 
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That is a great reaction shot of King Hippo and your mom! That is easily one of my favorite pictures!
Oh! teared up at the sweetness of your grandfather and your niece! Your photographer really captured some extraordinary moments! So nice to have all this candid love in photo form!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE that last picture! Everyone is just cracking up!
You can tell from the photos how happy everyone was at your wedding!
That photo of your Grandfather holding his great grandchild is beautiful. The photo of your hubby and your mum is Hilarious!
These are great pictures! And please say you’ve got a couple more posts, I’m not ready for you to be done.
Awww… thank you for sharing these! That last photo was hilarious! I’m so sad to see you go soon
The photos of your grandfather with his grandchild are so precious. Your photographer captured some great moments!
Awww Mrs Hippo!! I have been following you since day one and would hate to see you go! I have truly enjoyed your whole wedding planning experience and would hope to see more posts on whats going on in your life in the near furture!! Thank you sooo much for sharing!!! Good Luck and many blessings to you and your husband!! 
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I can only hope our wedding is as memorable because we have a ton of family coming from Mr. Kettle’s side. And your shoes were gorgeous!
I said this before but your pics are amazing and mama hippo is awesome!!
Mrs. Hippo, New York City/Dallas, TX Age and Occupation: 34, Event Planner for a Non-Profit Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Finance IT Engagement Date: August 8, 2009 Wedding Date: March 2011 Venue: Samuel Lynne Galleries and Marc Events About Me: I’m a thirty-something bride living in New York City and planning a modern-ish wedding in Dallas, Texas. I love trashy reality television (Jersey Shore, anyone?), online shopping, Sunday brunch, Central Park, and random celebrity spottings on the streets of Manhattan. While I love NYC, I miss good Tex-Mex, my college friends, central A/C, and being in close proximity to a Target. I’m thrilled to finally be planning an event that’s not work-related and to be marrying my best friend in what I hope will be a unique and personal ceremony followed by a reception with plenty of good food, good drinks, and dancing (regardless if it’s good or not).
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