#9: Wolpers Wedding

One of my best friends Allison married Mr. Phil Wolpers this past weekend. I was a bridesmaid and their unofficial wedding planner and it was definitely a love-hate relationship. I've always dreamed of being a wedding planner but now that I've actually been through a wedding start to finish, I think I've changed my mind. It was exhausting and frustrating and stressful but the end result was SO very satisfying and beautiful.

The ceremony took place at Memorial Park in Shakopee. Allison & Phil picked a big tree that they liked and that's where they got married. Here are some pictures from the rehearsal and actual ceremony:

Allison & Jaci with the ribbon bouquet during the rehearsal.

We hid behind trees before walking down the aisle.

Jaci pretended to be Allison's dad giving her away.

Dip!

The sweet wreath we made to hang on their tree.

Seeing each other for the first time.

Just one of many jumping pictures we took before the ceremony.

Allison with Liz (in a dress!)

Dance break while we waited to walk down the aisle!

MARRIED!

The reception was at the Turtles 1860 Social Centre in DTS (Downtown Shakopee). It is a gorgeous site architecturally so we didn't need to do much to make it awesome. Here are some of the cool things we did for the reception:

The set up (good view of the fabric hoops behind the head table).

Allison made "trees" for the entry way where we hung tea lights.

The sign on the bar- I invented their signature drink.

I know this is sideways but you'll get the picture- each table had its own table runner and the placecards had birds of that table runner fabric that you had to match to your table.  It was just one of my many genius ideas.  :)

A few more pictures:

At the rehearsal dinner on the 22nd floor of the Sheraton.  Lots of wine.  Lots of fun.

All of us ladies with Phil.

Sean went on a McChicken run because everyone was hungry.

Ryan & Sean are totally best friends now.

Allison and me.

The cake made by Allison's cousin Debbie.

All in all, it was a fantastic night.  I love Allison and I love Phil and I still find it hard to believe that they're married and this is all real.  I am happy its all over but I'm excited for Jaci and Ryan's wedding next (as long as we take a break from planning for a month or two first).