First of all, I know I've said thank you many times, but thank you again to my mom, dad, brother, sister-in-law, and Casey for all your help in the last minute details. I REALLY appreciated everything you did that week and wouldn't have gotten it all done without you.
The whole weekend was just awesome...it's amazing to see how it all comes together and then you can just sit back and enjoy being around everyone and celebrate the marriage! And celebrate we did.
Nick got in late Thursday night and we got up pretty early to get our marriage license, which is much easier than I thought! Then he played golf with friends and family who were in town and had a blast. I went to a bridesmaid luncheon with my bridesmaids and some family members in town. I loved having some time with all the women...having a great lunch at the Jefferson and getting to thank them for their love and support.
Bridesmaids at the luncheon
The rehearsal dinner was so much fun...it was at Hard Shell in downtown Richmond. The food was great, the wine was awesome and it was fun to see our friends and immediate family all together. I loved the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant. We had a really great time and got to enjoy a few humorous and touching toasts as well. Nick and I love nothing more than spending time with our loved ones over good food and drinks....so this was perfect.
our table
groomsmen
with Kathleen and Tracy
Then the wedding day....it was perfect. It was exactly how I imagined it and more. Well I didn't imagine it being that ridiculously hot, but regardless. I loved getting ready at my parents house where I grew up and having everyone be able to relax and eat as we got our hair and makeup done. It's always a little stressful to make sure everyone is happy with their look, but regardless of how they felt...I thought every single woman was gorgeous! Absolutely looked their best. I must admit I was pretty worked up and nervous, but as we drove over to the gardens it all turned into excitement.
Getting ready with my "borrowed" hokie garter (which I gave to Casey, she passed to Tina who passed it back to me) and my "blue" ribbon
When we arrived at the house in Lewis Ginter gardens, I loved seeing the tents up, chairs set up, the band getting ready, and the cake and flowers all coming in....I thought to myself, wow...the wedding is here!! Everything was beautiful from the flower arrangements and bouquets to the design of the cake...to my adorable little cousin, Claire, as the flower girl. The girls got in their dresses and looked AWESOME and I got in my dress...it was all happening!
Claire...my adorable flower girl
Bridesmaid Bouquets
Wedding Cake
Centerpieces...love my walmart lanterns, thanks for the inspiration, kat!
Getting married in the garden was amazing...I loved the greenery and trees. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed getting married outdoors. Until the thunder rolled in...haha. Nick and I focused on being present in the ceremony as strong winds blew things in my hair, thunder rolled during readings and vows, and raindrops started to drop during the last song. Occasionally I would wink at him or squeeze his hand to say "it won't rain...don't' think about it". There were also some very ironic and symbolizing moments in the ceremony, when the readings talked about "when the sun won't shine" or how our recessional song was "here comes the sun". But rain did come...just after we walked down the aisle. Luckily everyone got up and under the tent just in time and it down poured for about 15 mins. Just enough to cool things down a bit until the sun came out again. Also just enough to make for a great story and not a disastrous tale! All in all, I wouldn't have it any other way...I love the way it all happened and as my brother said "only my sister would push it to the limit and have it work out just fine". haha.
Walking the aisle with Dad
my dress...loved it :D
little bit of weather...no big deal, thanks casey!
Mr. and Mrs Nicholas Gupta!
The reception flew by, but I can tell you this - the food, wine, and beer were delicious and we got to enjoy it all thoroughly. People were on the dance floor from the first song the band played to the very last....and people rocked out. I saw some sweaty dancing fools, which I ended up being myself. The toasts by Casey and Josh were sooooo wonderful...thank you! The length of the wedding was perfect and we had a great exit. I loved it all...wouldn't change a thing and would love to relive it one more time. Most of all I'm just so glad everyone had a great time...we heard rave reviews about the food and the band...two things that make a great party. All we wanted was for our loved ones to have fun and I believe we succeeded.
Our first dance
Enjoying our dinner
Go Hokies!
singing on stage
Cutting the cake
Dance...dance...dance
Exiting with bubbles
Definitely a weekend we'll never forget...and will replay forever in our minds. Thank you to to everyone for their best wishes, love, and support which got us to this day and will surely carry us into our future.
p.s thank you for everyone who took and posted pictures...anyone else, send them along!! BIG THANKS, to our photographer, Sarah Cramer Shields - CramerPhoto, she is the absolute BEST for documenting a special time in your life. check out her blog here
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