Here it is… Deedee’s and Kevin’s wedding day 😀

The morning of the wedding Kevin gave her a poem as a gift… I guess that’s a little out of character for him… as he claims not to be much of a poet. Well, Deedee loves ALLLL things poetry and music… so, Kevin dusted off his fancy pen and went to work. Deedee was absolutely 100% in love with it. Kevin, good work!

I wonder what they were looking at…

blinnnnnnnng!

Here’s my favorite photo of Deedee… you’re so pretty!

Three outdoor ceremonies in a ROW?! How did we get so lucky??!!?!

Good work dad 🙂

Yes, they are as nice as they seem. Deedee looks so much like some of the women on my dad’s side of the family. Fair skin, dimples, dark hair, blue eyes and freckles. If I didn’t have a round face and a freakishly small nose… Deedee and I could pass as sisters. 🙂

BUSSSSSTED! 🙂

My favorite ❓ My view…

and Mike’s… 🙂

This is what ALL caterers should do 😀 While the cocktail hour is going on, the bride & groom are usually getting photos taken… so they never get to enjoy any cocktails. So… high fives to this catering staff!

Mike’s favorite ❓

 

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bethesda, md.

day of coordinator | Anne Kelley – ATrendy Wedding
hair & makeup | Aveda Salon
ceremony & reception venue | Woodend Nature Sanctuary
dj | Ray Casiano – Olivera Music Entertainment
cake | Windows Catering
favors (french macaroons) | Michel Patisserie
ceremony/cocktail musicians | Concord Ensemble
printer | Inspired Pear
dress | Ella Rosa
bridesmaid dress | J.CREW

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their songs

wedding party introductions | “Australia” –The Shins
bride & groom introduction | “Gold” –from movie, “Once”
first dance | “Lullaby + Exile” –M. Ward
father/daughter |“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” –Iz
mother/son |“Ribbons in the Sky” –Stevie Wonder
cake cutting | “All I Want is You” –Barry Louis Polisar
last dace | “Dream” –Alice Smith

 

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What was the most memorable moment of your day?
There were many! I think one that stands out for both of us is when we opened our gifts to each other.
deedee: Walking with my dad from the house… approaching the ceremony site and seeing everyone seated… and then as soon as I turned to walk down the aisle I saw Kevin and I could feel myself starting to cry and my emotions took over.
kevin: For me it would have to be seeing DeeDee and her dad walk out of the house, after having waited and cooled my heels for what seemed like an eternity.

What was your favorite detail?
kevin: The ceremony music. I really thought the string quartet did an amazing job. I thought it was just a
bout perfect, especially the processional that DeeDee walked to. It was a piece that we both really related to, and hearing it played while she walked down the aisle to meet me was incredible.

Any advice for future bride/grooms?
It’s hard, but just try to stay in the moment and file everything away for mental processing later, cause it will go by in a flash.

Funniest memory from your wedding day?
An unprintable comment from Bobbi. HA! no comment… 😉

Where did you go on your honeymoon?
We went to northern California. Our first stop was San Francisco, and then we went up the coast to Forestville where we stayed in an incredible spa / B&B. Kevin planned the whole trip! We went to some wineries, drove to the coast, kayaked in the Russian River, went on a bike ride on the busy roads of Napa, relaxed, and ate incredible food.

 

I know you guys thought I was crazy when I said that Deedee and I look similar… but look at this photo 😀 Add some round chubby cheeks to Deedee and give me some black hair… SEEEEE IT NOW?!!?! Told ya 😉

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our favorites: 1) Watching Deedee open her gift from Kevin. 2) the limo ride over to the ceremony. 2) The moment with Deedee and her mom right before the ceremony. 3) I adoooooored Deedee’s dad. 4) the entire ceremony… absolutely perfection! 5) Right after the walked back down the aisle… they were alone… Kevin got a bit emotional but he got it together really quickly… it was so incredibly sweet. 6) Photographing just the two of them… the sun was setting and I was in high speed mode… and they were IN IT TO WIN IT 😉 (that was just for you Deedee 😀 ) 8. Seeing Heather and Brian at the reception… Heather was lookin’ HOT MOMMA in that dress! 😀 😀 😀 9) The DJ played “Burning Down the House” by the Talking Heads… it’s one of my favorite songs… I busted out my best dance moves 😀 Why isn’t that song played at EVERY reception?! 10) I LOVED this day of wedding coordinator… WHY OH WHY does she have to live so far away?!

Thanks for treating us like long time friends… it was such a great weekend!

Much love!

~bobbi+mike ❗ + ❓

 

And of course… a photo of me with my brides! 😀

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