What a Beautiful Wedding
So we did it! Jess and I tied the knot. Got hitched. Took the big plunge. We got married! Our beautiful wedding took place May 30, 2009 at my father’s house in North Augusta. The ceremony went off without a hitch, and much fun was had at the reception by all, or so I’ve been told. We’ve had lots of people give us rave reviews of the entire shindig. People have said they loved the hand fasting part of ceremony (thanks to Jess for coming up with a way to incorporate the ancient ritual). Others have said the food was excellent (unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to eat any). And pretty much everyone has said wonderful things about the garden. I tend to forget how amazing Dad & Mary Alice’s yard is until new people come to see it and get all amazed. It truly does give Riverbanks Botanical Garden a run for its money. We’re so thankful we were able to have it there. If you attended, we would love to hear your thoughts, too. What were your favorite moments? What did you like best? Tell us, tell us! Because there were SO many memorable moments at the wedding, Jess and I decided to give out some “awards” to our guests and hosts, and we’d like to share them with you. And the award goes… To Ellie Cook for being the best dressed mother ever. To Bob Cook for dancing the coolest twist in town! To Allyson Stanley for making us laugh out loud during the most stressful of times. To Cole Stanley for being the cutest kid in the world, period. To Anne McClearen for falling like a pro (and she’s got the bruises to prove it!). To Caroline Woodrum for covering our car with fabulous (albeit dangerously distracting!) “Just Married” decorations. To Mary Alice Woodrum for creating a magical, beautiful garden over the past 30 years. To Bear Woodrum for being the best host anyone could ask for. To Linda Haynes for giving the best catwalk during “I’m Too Sexy”! To Dana Lang for making friends with everyone in attendance. To Tucker Mathis for serenading us with a riveting late-night vocal performance. To Jimmy and Lindsay McClearen for traveling so far (from Michigan!) to celebrate with us. To Steven Shields for being willing to do anything that needed to be done while preparing for the big day. And…of course…thanks to all of you who came and to all of you who read the blog. We appreciate all the happy thoughts and well wishes you send our way. -Addison
