Melissa's wedding

Last weekend my good friends Melissa and Thomas got married.  For those of you that don't know the story, Melissa and I have only been friends for a few years but it was my mom who met her first and said that we would be great friends.  About a year later the two of us got together to talk about starting a small group at church and I have enjoyed her friendship ever since.  It is funny how things work out!  :)

It was fun to be a part of their special day and see everyone get all dressed up (most of us on the wedding party don't normally look like this).  The ceremony was short but sweet and the reception was beautiful!!!  Sorry these pictures are a little late.  One of the other bridesmaids took my camera by accident.  

We had her bachelorett party on Thursday night.  It was fun just to get all us girls together and enjoy some talking and of course food!

The rehearsal dinner
Roses were set up in memory of all the grandparents that couldn't be there
Getting make-up done

Oops, I forgot to flip this one...sorry.  This is Melissa's nephew.  He was so cute in his little suit and he kept saying that "aunt Melissa looked pretty".  

Melissa and me.  Yes...my hair was all curls!  It was cute but a little to many curls for how thick my hair is.  
The reception hall at Giovanni's.  It was beautiful and wonderful food!
Table with the mints and ice sculpture
Cutting the cake.  Thomas and Melissa designed what they wanted for their cake.  The flowers on it matched the beading design on her dress.  

Night out!

Last week I got a chance to get out and enjoy some time with Beth.  With her work schedule, me working overtime and other things that we have gotten involved it we haven't seem much of each other.  We decided to go to Red Robbin for dinner but didn't realize it was family night there.  We took advantage of the bird waling around and got our picture taken.  After dinner we ran a few errands and just spent some time catching up.  It was great to spend time with her again!