JULY 23, 2011
[MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING]
nothing makes me want to jump up & down, scream, & squeal like a little girl more than thinking about the past year of Holly + Jon's engagement! it truly has been picture perfect.
Holly & I have been best friends since summer before our sophomore year of high school. No one can make me laugh like she does. She's truly one of the silliest, most creative, loving, loyal, thoughtful, & discerning women I know. I've loved walking alongside her through her past relationships and seeing the way the Lord has refined her and matured her into the woman she is today. Our (best) friendship remained strong through college and I remember our first conversations about Jon. The hardest part for me was not being at Baylor and not being able to interact with him as much as I desired, but every time she talked to me about him she could not wipe the smile off her face! I am extremely excited for their future and how their love is going to make the world a better place. I love you more than words can express, Hol. thank you for letting me be a part of your special day.
When thinking about Holly's bachelorette party, I couldn't think of a more perfect place than her lake house. We spent almost every weekend that we could at her lake house during high school and we both are positive that the lake holds the key to our friendship. Our foundation of honesty, vulnerability, & trust was founded at the lake. Many other bridesmaids have fond memories with Holly there and that location proved to be as faithful as always. The perfect bachelorette party for the beautiful bride-to-be!
the Giesler's hosted her Bridesmaid's Luncheon. it could not have been more fantastic! adorable decorations, cute aprons, laid back atmosphere, delicious food, & total focus on the Lord's guidance & goodness in getting her to that monumental day.
[see that.. i got to stand next to Holly's brother, Jonathan, during the wedding. we were quite the crying duo!]
Jon's parent's organized an amazing rehearsal dinner.
i treasured having some down time to catch up with old friends,
make new friends, & listen to stories of my BFF and the love of her life!
on this day, my best friend went from bride-to-be to the most stunning bride I've ever seen!
yes, i stole these photos from Aves' Blog & yes, you should check their blog out asap!
it's been such a joy to work with lauren & will.. even though I was only the MOH they were nothing but wonderful to me! :)
Jase, thank you for sacrificing things in your
life to be at the most important events in mine.
having you here meant the world to me.
who in a million years would have guessed I would
actually catch something... especially your bouquet?
Holly, even though this whole wedding season has been your time to shine... you've done a phenomenal job of making me feel special and a part of every detail. I cherish all the little things you've done to reassure me that even though you're now married - we'll always be best friends! you have no idea how immensely your selfless & genuine friendship means to me. I am so incredibly overjoyed that we are both in the same area for the first time in four years!!! yippee! can't wait for many more BFF memories!
with all the love in the world,
your MOH
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