Love and Marriage

This past Tuesday, I was the Matron of Honor in my older (and only) brother's wedding. It really is an odd thing for me to say I was a "Matron" of any sort, being twenty-one. But I guess it fits in that I am married, have a child, and I am older than the bride, my new Sister-in-Law. Anyway, it was fun being in a wedding where I wasn't the main show. The only other wedding I've been in was my own. It was fun to be a part of it, but more than that, an honor. I am so very honored to have been asked to share in my brother's special day as the Matron (Shudder... sorry, can't help it!) of Honor.

Thank you, Melanie and Steven, for giving me that opportunity!

Anyway... I know you are all dying to see some pictures... so allow me to thaw out my fingers, and I will grab a few for you! Most were taken by my Uncle. I mean, I was in the wedding, so there's only so much I could do!

Rehearsal was fun, long, but fun.


(Me!)


Melanie and Steven, getting told what's what.


Benjamin got to go in with Nana and Papaw (My parents). It looks like he was clapping in this one.


Rehearsing, rehearsing...


The Real Deal was fun, too, but nerve wracking. You see, I had tripped once during rehearsal. So I was scared to death I'd do it again. I didn't, though! I was also afraid Ben would misbehave without his second nap, but he was a perfect Angel!


Is that not the most adorable picture on the planet?!


Dad walking mom and Benjamin in...


And there I am...


Looking for his bride!


Here she comes!


And so it begins!


The kiss was so quick that even the paid photographer didn't get it!


This is me trying so hard not to cry, and failing.


Mr. and Mrs.


They look happy!


Dad... I wonder what he's thinking at this moment, don't you?


Me and my sweet baby.


And you know what happens when you give a quick peck? They make you do it AGAIN! and AGAIN! Until they get the perfect shot!


Us 3.


Me and my Brother.

Don't forget decorating the truck! I may or may not have had a hand in that. It's not like there are pictures floating around with me in them! I certainly wouldn't make a face like I'm about to eat someone in one of the said pictures:



Oops. Haha. Thanks for capturing one of my finer moments, Uncle Jeff!



Anyway, I think everything went well and the happy couple went off to Charleston, and are now in Memphis in their first apartment together!

May God bless your marriage, Steven and Melanie!

"Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."