The Willis Wedding

Last weekend, Mike and LeAnn got married! All of the festivities started on Thursday afternoon when the girls met for a manicure/pedicure. LeAnn and I joked how, for my wedding, I told everyone to do their nails in either light pink or a French manicure—but please no “hot pink”… but, for LeAnn’s wedding, she let us choose our nail color and what did I get but hot pink? Thursday evening, LeAnn’s biological side and adopted side got together for a grill-out. Friday morning we decorated the church, and Friday afternoon, we spent hours decorating the reception hall. It was a lot of work, but in the end, it looked spectacular! We put a ton of random green glass and glass glass containers on the tables with random greenery and white peonies… very eclectic looking. Friday night was the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Mike’s mom and her new husband, Ron, hosted the rehearsal dinner, which was held at the church and had a picnic theme. They catered in “BBQ This” and had red and white checkered table cloths and red geranium centerpieces. Friday evening, me and Matt, LeAnn and Mike, Mike’s sister Joanna and her husband Michael, and Katrina went out for drinks at the Marriot. It was a great time of relaxing before the big day! On Saturday, the girls got the hair and nails done at Nadia’s before heading to the church for pictures, pictures, and more pictures. The ceremony started at 4:30 and was beautiful! My favorite parts were: 1) When the three moms (Debbie, LeAnn’s biological mom, Mary Ellen, LeAnn’s adopted mom, and Diane, Mike’s mom) all held hands walking up to light the candles. It was just a really pretty picture of what God had done in LeAnn’s life. 2) When Maddie and Mike signed a covenant (written by Maddie) that declared that Mike would be her new dad! 3) And when, as a surprise, Mike gave Maddie a ring, too! After the reception, a few of the Smith side relatives went to a karaoke bar (but this story deserves another post). Sunday morning was a brunch at Jim and Mary Ellen’s house where Mike and LeAnn opened their gifts. What a fun weekend… I just love weddings… especially when it’s people that I love! Jen, yours is next! :)