Wedding Wednesday: Last Moments

I have a problem. It's a really tough one to solve, too...

I am absolutely head over heels in love with all of my wedding pictures. I hope this is a normal feeling for all of the other brides and grooms out there because, these photos are windows to your memories on that day.

I was going to jump into the ceremony pictures, but for the sake of chronology, these pictures all took place next. We got to our venue pretty early (thanks to Silver Charm Events for keeping us on task!) and were able to share special moments with our family members.

The whole time I was in my room hiding, I wondered what Iman was up to and it just tickles me with how happy all of these boys/men look as they waited for our big day to begin.

Brothers :)

 Iman's ginormous brothers were junior groomsmen because, despite their height, they are just 13 and 14. It was very special that those three boys wore yellow roses for their momma. They look so good together. I swear, any picture of Iman with his brothers make me grin nonstop.

How cute is our Ring Bearer?

Our ring bearer came into my room to show off his outfit (and Incredibles shoes). I love that his momma matched to our colors, as well. She's amazing! Our little man began practicing his walk down the aisle moves as soon as we asked him to be our ring bearer. For the month before the wedding, his dad played the song he was to walk to while they practiced.

Little Tiger is usually pretty shy around people he doesn't know so we were a little worried about his walk down the aisle. He is almost 4 years old and we showed him exactly what to do when he walked down the aisle. He did a great job handing the rings to the best man and was probably the cutest person out there. #nolie

This girl. I feel like it is such an honor to be a role model to her. She is the oldest of the little girls in my family and has one of the kindest souls I have ever met. She was ecstatic to go shopping for her dress, and her favorite one happened to be the one that matched my dress the best. There are a bunch of pictures of us before the wedding taken by friends and family, but this one is my favorite.

Holly asked me to step into the side area to take some bridal portraits before the ceremony so we would have more time for the other photos. This sweet girl stood watching, captivated while everyone else stayed inside chatting. She and I were giggling about the pictures Holly was having me take and Holly insisted on having her join me in the pictures. The picture came out so perfect with little pops of red and I can totally see myself using this picture for a title background on future wedding blog posts.

My brothers and father in law!! I am amazed at how well our families have blended together. The man facing away from the camera is my amazing younger brother. He has such a great heart, and I truly cannot believe how close we've gotten since I became an adult. Facing the camera is one of Iman's best friends and a man who truly cares about Iman, me, and our families as if we were related by blood.

This moment, between three men who support me makes my heart smile. (I believe my father was in the other room with me when this picture was taken. But it is important for me to note that our fathers are such good friends. They call each other and hang out with each other even when Iman and I are not around).

Father and Son :) 

I can't say anything about my father in law without tearing up. He has such a pure and loving heart and I believe that Iman and I owe our relationship success to him. As kids, he would always warn Iman not to hurt me and that fueled our longtime friendship before our relationship. He would do anything for Iman and I and that selflessness brings me to tears. I can't wait until we can see him more.

So I guess next week is the big ceremony reveal. You might cry, if you haven't already cried from these pictures. (Maybe you aren't all saps like I am).

How did the last moments before your wedding make you feel?



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