Reception

We were very blessed the day of our reception. The week before it there was rain and the week after it there was a TON of rain. So we were very lucky since it was outside. I loved the weather. We had a little mishap with the photos. My photographer did not know that she was supposed to be at the reception. So my brother took a lot of the pictures and my photographer was able to make it towards the end to get some more. It ended up working out OK, but a little stressful for my brother.

We had the reception in my parent's backyard. My mom and dad worked hard to make it perfect. They are so good at landscaping and gardening so it looked beautiful. I got a migraine the day of the reception so Ryan made me take it easy while everyone else got things ready. That was very hard for me. I ended up feeling OK by the time the reception started luckily.

I had the best bridesmaids in the world. These girls are the best best friends anyone could ask for. I just want to brag on them for a bit!

Tiff, my sister, is a very energetic person. We have our issues, but she is there to listen to me any day I need to talk. She understands a lot about me that not many people do. She was very selfless throughout the whole wedding experience. She helped a lot and was there if we needed her to pick anything up or do anything at all. I love her to death and I am glad I have a sister to be able to rely on.

Michelle has been a friend that every girl needs. We have known each other since high school and she is a good balance to me. She is always very calm and she thinks with her head. She is there to keep me thinking with my head too. She came out to the wedding in California and helped me so much. I have no idea how many times she went back to my hotel room to get something that I forgot. She also was able to come to my reception. I was so happy she was there to support me during this event. I love you Miss!

Chelsea is my cousin, but also a best friend. She is so helpful and caring. I have gone through a lot of crap in my life that I never asked for, but she was there every step of the way to be a good support. I do not know if I could have handled some of the days that I did without her. We are completely girls together and love the typical girl things (chick flicks, shopping, scrap booking, etc.) I am so glad that we are so close! Love you Chels!

I met Ashley at that U during one of the hardest semesters of my life! I was not only working, going to school, balancing church callings, and going through some pretty personal stuff. Most girls have "friends" that are fair weather and will walk away during tough times, but Ashley barely even knew me and she was there every step of the way. We completely GET each other. We have known each other a little over 2 years and I feel like we have known each other since birth. She lives in Pennsylvania and she came all the way to Utah for my reception. I can not explain to you how much that meant to me. Thanks Ash! I miss you!

Hilary is also my cousin, but someone I just can not get enough of. She always makes me smile and laugh. She hates to see people sad. I strive everyday to have qualities that Hilary has because they are one of a kind. She has also been there for me through thick and thin. I love her to death and am so happy that she is my cousin and I get to be around her for the rest of my life.

So I am done. I just do not get to tell them how much they each mean to me every day. I love them all. I am glad they were all a part of the best day of my life so far.

We had a great turn out at the reception. I was scared, because I was retarded and planned it the same day as Women's Conference. However, I felt loved because a lot of women came at the beginning so they could come see us. Here are some pictures from the reception.