Somebody Got Married
I can't believe it: my twin sister is now Cathy R. Hooray!
First dance as husband and wife...
(Photo by Jacob, hottie boyfriend and wedding assistant)
Click on the extended entry to read all about it....
(warning: this entry will be long, full of photos, and I'll probably be sappy sometimes. It will also contain minimal knitting content, and maybe a picture of my dog. Just kidding about the dog picture. But -- Enter at your own risk!!)
I've been running around like a crazy person non-stop for five days now, and work almost seems like a breath of fresh air because I can SIT and do things. (I'm sure that won't last.) But I can honestly say that Wes and Cat's wedding was the prettiest I've ever attended (the ceremony FLEW by -- although other people in the crowd swore that it was 30 minutes long. I have my doubts.)
Friday's festivities included a jewelry making party for Cat and all the bridesmaids. We went to Margo Sterling Silver in downtown Athens to learn how to make the stuff and pick out beads. It was so great -- our class was taught by the fabulous Ellie -- and I highly recommend this place if you want some fun beads or want to plan a jewelry class for fun times. And if you live in Athens.
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So fun. And our jewelry turned out great - we each made a pair of earrings to match our necklaces, and everyone's necklace totally suited their personality. Here's a closeup of my necklace - it's a combo of Swarovski crystals, pearls, and some other beads: click to see!
So - next on the agenda - rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. I was especially nervous about the dinner part, because I played a big part in choosing the restaurant and helping my mom get things squared away. But we had to get through the actual rehearsal first:
Cathy and Dad practice coming down the aisle
Practicing husband and wife
Practicing my song with groomsmen watching(and during the actual ceremony? yep, totally knocked that sash off the podium...)
My mom and stepdad Mike
Anne, Vicky, Larken - the bridesmaids
Matron of Honor Michelle, Bride Cathy, Maid of Honor Carrieoke - the sisters!
Clearly I could go on and on with the pictures. The rehearsal went smoothly, and my dad walked up and down the aisle like fifty bazillion times, in order to ensure proper aisle walking on the day of the wedding. (He walks with a quad cane, so he was a little nervous, but he so did it like a rock star. Go Dad!)
On to the Hilltop Grille for rehearsal dinner fun ... and it was fabulous! Our servers were so nice and gracious and totally on top of things. We had a little room all to ourselves in the corner of the restuarant, and it even had double doors that we could shut to give us more privacy. Beautiful.
Me and Jacob at the dinner
Michelle and Dave relaxing
Bridesmaid Anne gives a toast
Cathy and Wes give a toast
and so on. The rehearsal dinner went off without a hitch, miraculously, with table arrangements, and seating charts and appetizers, oh my. Hooray!
I must stop blogging now and go sleep (yes, it's 5:00 pm). I'll definitely share more pictures and details later this week...this is a good way for me to remember how wonderful it all was!! Thanks for all the well wishes for Cat and Wes and happy thoughts. It was such a great time, and I've definitely decided now that I want to elope. Hee hee.
Comments (38)
So pretty! Can't wait for the pics from the big day itself :)
Posted by stacey | November 24, 2004 2:29 PM
Hey-- Found the internet in Jamaica. Don't tell Wes! Love the pictures and we're having an amazing time. About to go horseback riding!! Would call you but it costs a million dollars.
Love you lots! Call you Saturday night!
--Cat :)
P.S. Thanks to all of your readers for the sweet comments!
Posted by Cathy | November 24, 2004 1:12 PM
Isn't it amazing to be involved with a wedding! The pics are soooo gorgeous! The B&W of Cathy & Wes is absolutely blow up, frame worthy! BTW, your outfit is so cute for the rehearsal! I hope your sis is on her honeymoon now. Can't wait for the wedding pics!
Posted by Evelyn | November 24, 2004 12:26 PM
Beautiful pictures, as always. Your dad looks so sweet. Congratulations to your sis and her new husband! And what a teaser shot you put at the beginning--you better follow up with the rest of the details! ;-)
Posted by MJ | November 24, 2004 9:27 AM
Congrats to Cathy! I loved looking at the photos - looks like it was a fantastic day :)
Posted by jen | November 24, 2004 6:41 AM
Congratulations to you and your family. :)
Posted by Merinda | November 24, 2004 12:58 AM
Congrats! I can't wait to see more pics... And Jacob should TOTALLY become a photographer - that picture is AMAZING!
Posted by Laurin | November 23, 2004 8:42 PM
one more thing....I FINISHED A PROJECT!!!!!!!
Posted by Michelle | November 23, 2004 4:21 PM
Dude! That pic that Jacob took is unbelievable! He totally needs to be a wedding photographer!!! HELLOOOOO! You're an amazing sister. I love you so much girl!! Can't wait till your famous (to everyone else!)
Posted by Michelle | November 23, 2004 4:20 PM
congratulations! everyone looks fantastic and so happy!
Posted by joy | November 23, 2004 4:15 PM
Please pass along my congratulations to both Cathy and Wes. I'm so glad to hear that things went well...
Posted by ben | November 23, 2004 3:54 PM
Great pictures. Can't wait to hear more! Hey, your parents got the required fancy wedding, you're allowed to elope now. :)
Posted by Vicki | November 23, 2004 2:54 PM
Yay! Congrats - it looks beautiful! Can't wait to see more pics!
Posted by Jen S. | November 23, 2004 2:46 PM
These are beautiful pictures and happy memories. We're celebrating three years tomorrow. Wish Cathy our best,
Sue and Craig
November 11, 2004
Posted by Sue | November 23, 2004 2:02 PM
Yay for Cathy! I love that three sisters picture.
Posted by susan | November 23, 2004 9:35 AM
What a beautiful photo! Congratulations on your sister's wedding! I have three sisters & we are all married... your post gave me an opportunity to reminisce a bit about all of our weddings!
Posted by kelly | November 23, 2004 9:16 AM
The pictures are gorgeous. Cathy looks incredible and so do YOU!
Posted by Anne Marie | November 23, 2004 9:02 AM
More! More! More photos and talk and dresses and the pretty with the hair and...oh wait, sorry. I got a little out of hand. It looks like you guys had so much fun and I love the idea of a jewelry-making bridal shower! I want to go there and make jewelry now! And what's more, mayhaps I will. Can't wait to hear the rest and to see you soon!
xo MJ
Posted by mj | November 23, 2004 8:48 AM
WOW. This is a great buffet of happy photos. Thanks so much for sharing all of it with us! (I think that your sister is so fortunate to have such a loving, supporting family. You're an awesome sister, Carrie.)
CONGRATULATIONS AND VERY BEST WISHES TO CATHY AND WES!!!
xoxox,
Becky
Posted by Becky | November 23, 2004 6:33 AM
Wow, what a fabulous weekend! It looks like the perfect wedding. You all look so happy. I'm glad you have all these happy memories to tuck away to revisit again later. Weddings are so great for that. =)
Posted by Giao | November 23, 2004 2:27 AM
Cathy looks HOT!!! Ok, I have to go work out now...
Posted by Leslie | November 22, 2004 11:26 PM
Oh wow! Where do I start?!
I got all teary looking at the picture of you and your sisters... you should totally get that framed. :)
I looove your necklace- the beads are gorgeous. Is that silver wire or silver beads in between the round beads?
You can definitely see the love you guys share- what a wonderful celebration! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures from the actual wedding!
Jacob did a great job with that photo- I love how it looks dreamlike and realistic at the same time. They look like they are in a world of their own. :) Would he be interested in coming up to MA to do our wedding?! hehe
Posted by frecklegirl | November 22, 2004 11:22 PM
wha? wait... but... you TEASE! I was looking through all the great pics and reading the fun entry thinking I was building up to pics of the actual WEDDING!!!! poo!
:) It sounds like one of those amazing life moments -- one of the handful you'll cherish forever and ever. You only go to a few weddings like that and it sounds like it was amazing. Congratulate your sister for me (even thought I don't know her. hee.) And you look great! You're always cute, but you look especially so in this batch of pics!! Now, post more pics of the wedding!! I wanna see!!!
Posted by Lara | November 22, 2004 10:31 PM
oh, the photos are so wonderful! i love to see how people dress for the rehearsal dinners almost as much as the wedding. always so special. i'm glad you had such a wonderful time. please post more!
Posted by carrie m | November 22, 2004 10:19 PM
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing your sister's wonderful day with us. Now I'm feeling all sappy, lol. It sounds like it was a great time!
Posted by Holly | November 22, 2004 10:11 PM
I love this wedding stuff. I also love the pictures that Jacob takes - the boy has talent.
Posted by Julia | November 22, 2004 9:42 PM
yay! Congrats to them! And more pictures please.
Posted by cari | November 22, 2004 9:17 PM
More, more!! We want more! Great pictures. You look so sweet being fawned over by the groomsmen :) The black and white shot was so beautiful..
Posted by amy | November 22, 2004 9:09 PM
Oh, hooray! Yay for love!
Posted by Rachael | November 22, 2004 9:06 PM
congrats to your twin sis - great photos! :)
Posted by carolyn | November 22, 2004 7:22 PM
wow that first black and white picture is gorgeous, kudos to jacob. was he the official wedding photographer?
you all look so awesome, that necklace is killer, what a cute idea! glad everything went as planned, no big wedding bloopers to send to Americas Funnies Videos, lol.
Colleen
PS: you and Cathy have the most amazing smiles ever, i'm so jealous (still having braces on my teeth as an adult myself, how sad)
Posted by Colleen | November 22, 2004 7:19 PM
gorgeous! glad you had a blast!
Posted by Valerie | November 22, 2004 6:37 PM
yay for cathy! yay for carrie, too. she looked amazing all decked out in her bridesmaid's attire. like a future singing superstar!
Posted by jenna | November 22, 2004 6:36 PM
Congrats and many wonderful wishes on your sister's wedding. Great photos!
Posted by Eilene | November 22, 2004 6:09 PM
Best wishes to your sister and her new husband! What fun being the sister of the bride! You all look absolutely stunning!
Posted by PYB | November 22, 2004 5:22 PM
What a gorgeous picture!! How sweet! Congratulations all around! By the way, your hair looks incredible.
Posted by Deana | November 22, 2004 5:09 PM
awwww. thanks for sharing your sister's beautiful wedding day. they look gorgeous! I doubt anyone cared you knocked over the sash. haha. :) Beautiful. I hope they have a lifetime of happiness!! :)
Posted by erika | November 22, 2004 5:08 PM
What a beautiful pic of your sister! Sounds like you had a great time...can't wait to see more!
Posted by Jen | November 22, 2004 5:07 PM