K & A's wedding

Allison and Kyle's wedding was on Saturday, 7/7.  I can hardly believe it's already over . . . I sort of remember feeling the same way about my own wedding!  It was a whirlwind of fun . . . and though it was HOT, everything went perfectly and was so beautiful.  I'll let the pictures tell the story:

The happy couple after decorating at the church on Thursday

The bride-to-be setting up at the reception on Friday

The big day!  Saturday morning the women of the wedding party got our hair and makeup done at the salon.  So fun!

All dressed and ready for pictures!

Did I mention it was HOT? ( . . .like 100 + degrees hot!?  The church and reception did have a/c though - thank goodness!)

The couple's first look . . .

Miller family (we realized that we really didn't take very many pictures since Allie purchased a cd of the professional photos  and we were just trying to stay out of the photographer's way - can't wait to see those!)

The bridal party

The wedding . . .

There should be no doubt that Allison really loves Kyle . . . she agreed (reluctantly!) to ride in his uncle's classic old car from the wedding to the reception.  The car had no a/c and black seats!  

Married!

Allie and I

Reception . . .

The kiddie corner :)  The Miller cousins had fun entertaining each other at the reception.  Thanks to everyone who helped take care of B & E while I was part of the wedding party.  I need to give a BIG shout out to Billy who was super dad/hubby . . . he got the kids dressed/ready/to the church for pictures while I was out getting pampered with the bridal party, and kept B & E happy and entertained from 2:30 (pictures) till the wedding at 4:30, and all through the wedding and reception.  What a guy!!

E was soooo sweet in her cute dress!

Allison thought it would be fun(ny) to change up the "rules" at the reception. Instead of clinking drinking glasses to make the couple kiss, guests were instructed to step up to the mic and either sing a song with the word "love" in it, or tell a story about the bride/groom.  I think she thought there would be less kissing in public.  Well . . . that backfired.  TONS of guests stepped up and sang (including Billy who surprised us all with his wonderful vocal talents!).  The group below prepared a MEDLEY of 17 songs, and demanded lots of kissing for their efforts. :)  It made for a very entertaining reception!

Heading off into the night . . . Mr. & Mrs. Troyer!

Congrats and Best Wishes Allie and Kyle!

The whole wedding was just gorgeous and soooo much fun!  I told mom that I loved my own wedding, but would love to do it all over again, because it was so fun!  Billy and I celebrated our 5th anniversary last week, and had just watched our own wedding video - and since Allie and Kyle's wedding was at the same church/reception hall, it was sort of like deja vu!  I pulled up a couple of our wedding pics for "old times sake." ;)

 (see - looks familiar!)

It's fun to see how our nieces and nephew have grown up -- the oldest is starting high school this fall!!