Sunday, May 25, 2008

Hall-Gardner Wedding

We have been in Idaho Falls for a week participating in the Hall-Gardner wedding festivities. Darci (my youngest sister and sibling) and Jeff are both amazing people and are the type of couple that makes you feel happy inside when you see them together. I was a bridesmaid for the very last time (all my sisters and close friends have now officially tied the knot) and George and Charlie were able to participate in their very first wedding and were more than adorable in their hot pink bow ties. On Friday (the day before the wedding) Travis (my youngest brother) asked "Rachael the pretty machine" (that is what Zane calls her) to marry him and I am so glad she said yes because Travis hasn't been able to wipe the grin off his face since (honestly, I have never seen him happier). The wedding, luncheon, and reception were all so much fun. Paul and I followed Darci and Jeff and their photographer around while they were taking pictures because Paul was the unofficial videographer and I was the dress fluffer. For the last series of pictures before the luncheon the photographer wanted to go across the river and get them in front of the waterfalls. We drove over to the designated spot and climbed down to the riverbank. The photographer was able to get a couple of shots and then there was a major downpour. Darci booked it to the car and was able to arrive at the luncheon with perfect hair and make-up. I on the other hand wasn't so fast (even after I kicked off my heels) and I got totally soaked (down to my underwear soaked). Anyway, the picture of one of Darci's shoes and the dirt is when she started sprinting to the car in three inch heels and a wedding dress. The rain stopped just in time for their outdoor reception and every thing was really beautiful. George especially loved the cupcakes and Charlie loved practicing his climbing skills on the stairs and Paul and I loved watching them strut around in their formal wear.

Darci and Jeff are now in Florida spending a week in the happiest place on earth. I am so happy for both of them and know they will make life amazing together.

16 comments:

Andrea and Chuck said...

The wedding went off with out a hitch i loved how even the rain did not matter to Darci and Jeff. They both looked great! And I loved watching George down the cup cakes.

Oh and i thought your skirts where cute

Erika said...

The boys were absolutely adorable. Darci looked beautiful. I loved her dress and LOVED her shoes!

Emmie-Lew said...

Gorgeous. You girls have the best genes ever. What a fun party- I want to see the skirts! Thanks for sharing the fun pics!

Brooke said...

How fun! The boys looked adorable! I love weddings! Congrats to your sister!

*alysha* said...

yeah for you... NO MORE BRIDESMAID! Great pictures, what a happy marriage celebration! Darci is so beautiful!

Reese said...

Tell Darci congrats for me. I really can't believe that she is old enough to be getting married. Time flies! They make a great couple, I bet you guys had a blast all together for the weekend.

Lydia said...

Thanks for sharing the great pics! Your sister looked so beautiful, and your boys looked absolutely adorable.

Megan said...

Yay!! I'm so sad we couldn't come, but it looks like it was a rockin' party!!

natalie said...

I love Darci's dress!
That was a pretty fun video to watch. Those pics at the end of your boys are the stairs are cute. They look so handsome!

Kaylyn said...

I LOVED the pictures! Your boys looked so handsome! I am sad I couldn't be there to see everyone, but congratulations to Darci and Jeff!!

Lindsay said...

Very cute! Darci looked beautiful, I love the red heels! And the boys were adorable as usual!

Clev Clan said...

Thank you for sharing your great pictures of Darci's wedding. We soo miss you guys especially when huge things like weddings happen. Your boys are totally darling and are growing so fast. I hope your family had a fantastic weekend!! Love to you all!

Dawn said...

Your sister looks so much like you! She's looked beautiful and the boys looked so handsome!

Laurel said...

Great pictures Amy. It was so fun having you guys stay with me last week. The wedding went off great and was fun.

nicole said...

What a beautiful wedding, and such a gorgeous bride! Your boys looked adorable in their little tuxes, too.

Maryann said...

Tell Darci congrats! She looked gorgeous!


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