This is the third year we've had a wedding in our family in the spring and it's always been something to enjoy each year! It took us girls a few years to find "the right one", but once we did, we must have decided that getting married one year after another was the best! ;)
Luke and I drove to Dad's house in Kansas Wednesday evening. I had sent Dad a grocery list the week before and he had everything in the fridge and on the counter--just waiting to be cooked and baked! Thankfully (and gratefully with Luke's help!) in about three hours I had breakfast pizza, cinnamon rolls, BBQ macaroni casserole, chicken enchiladas and an oreo pie made, divided into meals and in the freezer. Whew!! I love being able to cook and leave stuff for him in the freezer, but I planned a little too much in such a short time span this time. But we got it finished!
Thursday morning we headed for Oklahoma City. I was so excited beyond excited! Thrilled for Jena's wedding, anxious to see little Landon (Ryan and Krissa too!) and also for heat! :) We had rehearsal Thursday evening at the vineyard. And then us girls headed out for supper and a bachellorette party for Jena. The guys went bowling.
rehearsal at the vineyard (beautiful location!)
One of my favs of Jena and Russell from rehearsal!
Friday was a relaxed day, finishing up a few wedding details, a bridal luncheon and then rehearsal dinner. The last few days before Jena's wedding were much more relaxed than Krissa's or mine. But such was the nature of Jena's wedding. Just more casual, more relaxed, but definitely fun.
all of us!
rehearsal dinner
Saturday morning we went through the yearly routine of the hair salon, makeup, running around making sure this and that got done, getting dressed, photos and then the fun begins!
The day was beautiful--sunshine, green grass, warm weather and no wind. The setting was rustic and contemporary--a vineyard ceremony, a horse drawn carriage, a rustic barn reception and ending with fireworks. And the time spent with family and friends was sweet.
The day was beautiful--sunshine, green grass, warm weather and no wind. The setting was rustic and contemporary--a vineyard ceremony, a horse drawn carriage, a rustic barn reception and ending with fireworks. And the time spent with family and friends was sweet.
they're married!
and of course, the traditional sister pic!
usher and bridesmaid (us!) :)
love this little guy!
Jena and Russell left in a black corvette amidst fireworks for a Mexican honeymoon and then then ending started. We cleaned up, packed gifts and decorations into three vehicles and unpacked it all into the Moore's new home. It was over. All the planning, anticipation and event itself had come to an end.
Sunday morning we said our last goodbyes. Ryan & Krissa headed back to Kentucky and us back to Kansas and then Colorado. Fun times. Lasting memories. And sadness that this is the last time. (Well, maybe not for Dad--he might be ready for a year without a daughter getting married! ;))
Seems like we've been through this before?! ;) Such good times. Next year, we're going to be in spring wedding withdraw! We told Dad he had a year to find someone and get engaged to carry on the family tradition! ;) lol
Sunday morning we said our last goodbyes. Ryan & Krissa headed back to Kentucky and us back to Kansas and then Colorado. Fun times. Lasting memories. And sadness that this is the last time. (Well, maybe not for Dad--he might be ready for a year without a daughter getting married! ;))
Seems like we've been through this before?! ;) Such good times. Next year, we're going to be in spring wedding withdraw! We told Dad he had a year to find someone and get engaged to carry on the family tradition! ;) lol
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