Before we knew it, it was time for toasts…
…and Mr. Hawk’s brother, Best Man J, was up. Since J is a bit of a jokester, I’ll admit I was slightly apprehensive to hear what kind of stories J was planning to tell in front of all our family and friends.
Instead, he kept it short and sweet, expressing how happy he was for the both of us
My best friend and MOH, A, took the mic next.
In her always-completely-honest fashion, she started by saying that she was one of those people who didn’t quite know if we were “meant to be” when we first started dating.
But over the years she saw how we grew and learned from each other. She noted that I was the only one who truly appreciated and laughed at all of Mr. Hawk’s super-corny jokes…
…and that I was teaching Mr. Hawk to be a bit more sensitive.
After a few laughs, she toasted to our marriage and happy future.
Our DOC/Master of Ceremonies, Liz, took center stage next to give Mr. H a quick lesson in having a happy marriage.
After a couple rounds of practicing his best “Yes, Dear”…
…Liz let him off the hook and Mr. Hawk received a warm round of applause from all our guests.
Daddy Hawk was our grand finale. Being one of those people who can befriend anyone and make them feel comfortable, he completely commanded the room’s attention during his speech.
He spoke about how I had confessed to him that Mr. Hawk was my soul mate.
And he gave sage marriage advice about the importance of supporting each other.
It was filled with both laughs and tears.
In conclusion, he invited my sister to join him as they both said a prayer for our family.
By the end there was not a dry eye in the house, and I heard about it from both female friends and grown men alike the rest of the night. It was the perfect, heartfelt touch to our reception.
All photos by Valerie Demo Photography
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Love these. And your champagne flutes are lovely. Was this a DIY that I missed or did you buy them somewhere?
@dcgirl655: Although I did hand paint some champagne flutes (and did a DIY for the ‘bee), these were painted by an expert and gifted by the MOH. I’m pretty sure she purchased them on etsy. Hope that helps!
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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