I truly do not think I could have loved our wedding any more. Everything was beyond our highest expectations and all went so perfectly. The weather was perfect, the quartet played beautifully, my husband had never looked more
handsome, we had friends & family from 14 states, 1 Canadian province and London to celebrate with us in Oregon, and I only had the little happy tears in the corners of my eyes...didn't lose it at all! I wish exactly the same for every bride
out there...it was truly unbelievable :-)













With my Delta Gamma girls from the University of Oregon - still throwin' up the anchor all these years later!

With all my favorite girls from high school (and many from childhood!)

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Trimming the suuuper long extensions!



















Had a little trouble getting the ring on his finger...but it went on!






Changing my name, marital status and status update on Facebook in the groom's room right after the ceremony...before we'd even entered the reception!



My 89-year-old grandfather asking the blessing...he traveled to Oregon from Texas to share our day.





Instead of a traditional cake, we had one small cake from a local bakery, a tub of Ben & Jerry's minis (we got engaged in Vermont and went to the B&J's factory the same day) and frosted donuts (my husband's favorite) - the desserts
got RAVE reviews all around!


Where the party went down :-)


DH and I dancing to "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds

Dad and I bustin' a move to "My Girl"


Dancing with my fabulous girlfriends from high school, 11 years and 3000 miles later!




Rockin' my signature dance move, "the octopus" (think dance party circa 1991) - can't believe I did it in my dress!!

Tossing the bouquet, which my MOM caught (she's front & center down there) - YAY!


Tearing up the dance floor with my mommy...not so sure about that second pic...


My husband & his college buddies preparing for their signature wedding dance with the boys. It involves a lot of moshing and chest bumping. Eventually (I think it's when they're too tired), they pull the bride into the
middle:


Best night EVER!
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