Friday - Ashley's bachelorette party. We went out to Lola's room to go dancing and it was 80's night. They had three large screens up playing the videos from back in the day so that we could all dance along. It was such a fun time and the music that was being played was so great no one could sit still for long despite how much our feet hurt. Favorite moment - all 25 girls forming a circle around the bride as she danced to Madonna's "Vogue".
Saturday - Dinner with family and friends at Lucky Lab. Delicious pizza, salad and dessert included. Afterwards, 10 of us (Ashley's closest friends) headed out to Edgefield to hang out in the soaking pool and get to know each other better. It was so much fun because all 10 of us have been in Ashley's life at different points (grade school, high school, college) and have all heard of one another and this was the first time all of us were in one room together. We had a slumber party with the bride and laughed until tears rolled down our faces. Favorite moments - 1) Talking to Ashley's dad about the wedding and how proud he is of her. 2) Hanging out in the soaking pool and sharing stories about who we are and how much we love our dearest Ashley.
Sunday - Ashley and her sister woke us up with mimosas and muffins. Afterwards, the two of them started to get ready while the 10 of us headed out to the site to help with set up. Ashley's parents and Joshua's parents greeted us with coffee and large smiles. We frantically helped set up chairs and set up the tables with centerpieces. Afterwards, we headed back to Edgefield for a nice relaxing brunch before we dolled ourselves up. We then headed back to the site (Bridal Veil Lake) for the wedding. The wedding was fantastic with the bride and groom doing their own vows, Ashley's father saying some kind words about marriage, Joshua's dad reading his favorite prayer, and then the bride and groom finally canoeing off towards the reception site. The food at the reception was delicious, the wine flowed, and the dancing was entertaining. Favorite moments: 1) Ashley's sweet vows. 2) Seeing Ashley's dad and Joshua both tear up. 3) Ashley's 5 year old nephew Brady grooving to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" at the reception.
Below are some snapshots from the big day........ Congrats to Mr and Mrs Simonson! I love you both!
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