Jesse's wedding!

So over Labor Day weekend my little brother got married on August 31, 2013. His now wife Kelly is amazing and they are perfect for each other. I couldn't be more happy for them! Rob and I took half days at work on Friday so we could make it down to Ky for the rehearsal. Kelly asked me to be a bridesmaid so I was in the wedding. One of the best parts about the wedding was seeing family I hadn't seen in over 8 years! My mom has 7 siblings, 6 who are still living. 5 of her siblings traveled from far places to see Jesse get married- Diane from California, Mary Ellen and her daughter Karlifrom California, Danny his wife Joan, and son Michael from Oregon, Monica and her husband Gary from NJ, and Liz from California.

When we got checked into our hotel room a welcome bag was waiting. I love this idea. It had goodies from Ky and the itinerary of the weekend. I took a picture of the bag bc it was so cute. 

Friday night rehearsal-

My mom was in charge of the rehearsal dinner and she did a great job planning it. She had it catered and had a guy with karaoke set up for entertainment. It was a hoot! 

Here are some pics:

My Uncle Gary, Monica's husband, serenaded the bride and groom! 

My beautiful aunts Monica and Liz. The wedding colors were Ky blue, yellow, and black. My mom gave coozies and playing cards as favors for the rehearsal dinner. Kelly's family loves to play cards and they play all night long, literally. 

My cousin Michael, son of Danny, with my Mom.

The beautiful married couple to be 

My mom, Kelly's mom, and Kelly's aunt singing karaoke! hilarious! 

Jesse and Kelly singing Love Shack! 

On Saturday the bridal party met at Kelly's mom's house to get ready! We were supposed to take pictures outside but right around the time we were ready it started pouring rain! So the photographer made due and set up some photo ops indoors. 

Here is the day in pics:

Kelly getting primped

Kelly's cousins made this hanger instead of buying one. They are very crafty! 

Mrs. McHugh!

Tasha holding her gorgeous gown! 

Putting it on

She put a shirt over her face so her dress wouldn't get makeup on it. 

Her vail was custom made from her moms wedding gown. Gorgeous!

It's on- woo hoo! 

Kelly and I. I was thankful for the black dresses since I am 6 months pregnant. 

I tried to get a picture of the rain but it didn't show up in the picture. 

It was pouring when we were getting into the limo to ride over to the venue. But Kelly's stepdad had umbrellas and escorted us out. 

Kelly and Samantha in the limo

Tosha and I in the limo 

I can't believe I didn't get a picture of all the bridesmaids together! 

She took off her dress to ride over to the venue. Here it is hanging up. 

Which meant she had to put it back on. 

My brother and his groomsmen. 

They're married! 

Grooms cake. Go Cats! 

First dance 

Mother/ son dance 

My cousin Emily and I. She is my cousin on my Dads side and we have been very close our entire lives. She lives in Indiana so we don't see each other as much as I would like. :( 

My dad and stepmom, Lois

My Aunt Mary Ellen and her daughter, Karli

My Aunt Monica and Uncle Gary. I just love her new haircut don't you? 

The 4 cousins from my moms side- Jesse, Michael, me, Karli

Rob and I- the only picture we took the entire weekend and it didn't turn out good at all! 

My beautiful Aunt Liz- My moms youngest sister. Blurry I know! It's the best I got from my iPhone. 

Aunt Monica, me and Aunt Liz

My Uncle Danny and his wonderful wife Joan 

The whole family! Gary, Diane, Rob, Joan, Danny, mom, Monica, Karli, Mary Ellen, Liz, and Michael! 

Where was I- with the bridal party taking pictures of course! 

They had records for guests to sign instead of a guest book. It was a really cute idea! 

The bride and I

It was a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple. Congrats Jesse and Kelly! I'm so excited to have a sister! Love you both!