The wedding rehearsal wasn’t really what I expected. Perhaps I had overly romantic notions of what it’d be like. Or maybe I just underestimated my clumsiness.
It all started with a missing groom. The wedding party agreed to meet in the hotel lobby prior to walking over to the chapel, but Mr. Hawk was nowhere to be found. Since the hotel restaurant/bar was open for business, we had a sneaking suspicion of where he might be hiding out. One by one groomsmen and bridesmaids “went to check” the restaurant and never came back out. Eventually I went in myself and found them all sharing beers at the bar. Apparently my uncle had found Mr. Hawk waiting alone and invited him to join the family for a drink. At the time I was annoyed. (Seriously, Mr. H, how could you possibly be distracted by a tasty cold beer?!) Looking back at it just makes me laugh. They were ready for the festivities to begin!
Luckily for them, I think we must have had one of the shortest rehearsals on record. It went by so quickly I didn’t even think to take any photos. We basically practiced our entrances and exits and called it a day. Did anyone have a more involved rehearsal? The brevity of it really blew my mind!
Post-rehearsal we walked our way over to the Green Leafe for dinner and drinks. While everyone was getting seated, I attempted to walk over to the manager to retrieve our drink menus. I say attempted because about two steps in, the heel of one of my shoes got caught up in the bow of my other shoe. I landed in a heap on the floor. I swear the entire restaurant turned silent until I hopped up. My wedding party stroked my ego by telling me it was a very graceful fall, but I felt like an idiot. I think it was at that moment when I finally let a lot of the wedding stress go. I was so thankful to only have a couple bruises and also grateful that I got my embarrassing moment out of the way before the wedding!
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Still laughing about my fall
I’m happy to report that the rest of the evening went exactly as planned. We met up with family and friends for a post-rehearsal dinner cocktail hour at the groom’s favorite haunt, the hotel bar. It was a really nice chance to catch up with family who traveled in for the wedding. It was also a great way to blow off some steam!
As always, it started off so innocently with a few cutesy photos.
BM T, MOH A, and me
BM R
But we definitely had our share of fun!
So excited with MOH A
All the beautiful bridesmaids
Some of the bridesmaids even decided to have a little karaoke jam session!
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I love the intensity!
Around 10:30, MOH A and I decided to call it a night and left the festivities, but the party continued without us. Mr. H and most of the wedding party closed down the bar around 1:30! Thankfully I left my camera with Mr. Hawk, so I didn’t miss out on these gems.
M checking out BM R and T in the background. Hilarious!
Crazy face
 More karaoke and dancing!
Did y’all have any drama-filled moments before the wedding? Please tell me I’m not the only one who completely embarrassed myself during one of the wedding events!
I predict I will fall down at the rehearsal or down the aisle! And I just love your white dress! 
At least you were able to laugh about the fall I hardly remember our rehearsal, there were too many things running through my head!
That looks like a fun rehearsal dinner! Our rehearsal will be pretty long, I fear- we’re going to have to teach the wedding party how to do “Catholic aerobics”, as I call it 
You know, when to stand, sit, and kneel- even though it’ll be clearly printed in the programs, some of them are freaking out about not knowing what to do. Plus I want to give our lectors a chance to practice reading their readings with the microphone and everything so they feel comfortable the next day.
Aside from the tumble, you look so fabulous and your rehearsal looks like it was “heaps” of fun, Mrs. H!
Mrs. Hawk, Richmond, VA Age and Occupation: 26, Finance Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, District Supervisor Engagement Date: March 13, 2011 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: The Chapel of the Sir Christopher Wren Building, 2007 Legacy Hall About Me: I’m an Arizona-born girl who has spent the majority of my life living below the Mason-Dixon line. The South has definitely earned a special place in my heart (alongside my Virginia born and bred fiance, of course!). We are planning a traditional Christian ceremony at my alma mater in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, followed by a rocking reception filled with Southern cooking and vintage/shabby chic details. When we’re not wedding planning, we enjoy spending time with our three dogs, going for runs together, watching plenty of football (or baseball depending on the season), and sampling new wine.
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