On Wednesday we got our first visitors. Sonja my cousin from Switzerland flew in and Jessica and Dawson our friends from LA came in. Thursday morning was a relaxing morning thanks to Mom buying me a massage- thanks mom! And the girls getting our nails done. I got a gel manicure which ladies I HIGHLY recommend to anyone. The nails stayed pretty for over 2 weeks and the only reason I took them off was I needed to have my nails short for work.
We got to Thomasville Thursday afternoon and waited for the rest of the overseas family to get in. Due to some delayed flights and staggered arrival times our dinner reservations got canned. I had the bright idea to just order pizza buy some beer and wine and we could all eat and socialize in the lobby. That ended up being a perfect idea! Everyone got to take a quick shower when they got in and then eat and drink as they wanted and go to bed as they wanted! It was the perfect start to the weekend.
Thanks to my uncle Michi who braved traveling with 8 people and organizing the travel for everyone!
Friday morning we got up and headed to Adaumont to start setting up for the wedding and the rehearsal dinner. Part of the family went shopping and the other half helped set up. Once we got most everything done we headed down to the groomsman cottage to help set up. The rental company was very late with the tent and rentals for the dinner so we had some time to teach my family how to play can jam, ladder golf, and corn hole!
The actual rehearsal went very well. I love this picture my face is full of pure love and joy!
Once the rentals arrived we helped set up - Terri had an amazing planner who was very creative and made the place look amazing. It was perfect and exactly what I wanted- pretty but low key!
So pretty!
Aren't the centerpieces perfect?
What a creative idea for a guest book! So unique!
Dinner was fantastic- BBQ catered by Carter Bro's. The smores bar was made by my amazingly talented husband and was a big hit.
That same amazing husband brewed beer - 3 kegs worth for our kegerator so that everyone could enjoy fresh brewed beer!
Gift were given out as usual- This was what I got my dad. Rocking chair from Cracker Barrel with the writing done by my lovely bridesmaid Britt! It was sitting there all day and he didn't notice it- Had to go point it out to him. He got teary eyed- I think he loved it :)
We opened the floor for toasts and Britt surprised me by giving a speech. A long time before I mentioned to her that I would be doing that but then promptly said I don't expect you to I know you had public speaking....wow she blew me away- you could tell she was a bit nervous but it was so special that she would tackle her fear for me!
Next came my cousins Adi had said that he wanted to do a speech. Little did I know it was very much not a speech. They made this sheet and outfit by hand and put justins head and hands through as feet and the hands were mine (I was behind him). 
I had to brush his teeth- feed him a banana, and beer. The speech that goes along with it is priceless I hope to get a video and upload soon. Everyone was in tears they were laughing so hard. I will never forget that!
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Thanks to my amazing in-laws for the wonderful night!
It got cold and people scurried off to get some sleep before the big day. Justin was whisked away with his groomsman to have his bachelor party because it was the first time all the boys were together. When we got back we played some games in our hotel for a bit- Laurie and I had our traditional sleep over before the wedding and chatted excitedly that we couldn't believe it was finally here!
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