Benny's Wedding

Last weekend was Benny's (Ben & Jenny's) wedding weekend at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. It was a gorgeous wedding and an overall wonderful weekend. Those are the only words I can find to describe it - gorgeous and simply wonderful. Exactly how I would love for my wedding to be one day.

Tyler drove us up very early that Friday morning so he could hit the links with the boys and I could lay by the pool for some much needed sunshine. The resort was smack dab in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains and it was breathtaking. It was exceptionally beautiful in the mornings when all of the mountain mist was still laying low and the air was really fresh.

The rehearsal dinner that evening was supposed to be a little more on the casual side, and it was, but I bet you the hot dog I had cost at least $80. It was the best hog dog I ever ate though! It was a very lovely evening with old friends and so many new. Tyler's Best Man speech brought a tear to nearly every one's eye... I don't know how he get up there and does it. The rest of the evening was spent mingling among friends and family and then it was off to the hotel bar for late night of course.

On wedding day, the boys played golf again and the girls hit the pool. Rain threatened all day, and we did feel a few drops but not a single one during the ceremony. There were some rolls of thunder in the background and it actually sounded pretty neat. It was cool to see the mountains in the background and then hear the thunder roar. Jenny looked beautiful and started tearing up just as soon as she saw all of her guests seating and waiting for her entry.

What to say about the reception except that it was amazing. It was absolutely stunning, the setting was breathtaking, and the band was simply bad ass! Everybody danced, the food was incredible and the company couldn't be beat! It was one of the best weddings I've been to in a long time. It was gorgeous and simply wonderful...

Congratulations, Benny!

Adam & Jess's Wedding

This past weekend Adam and Jessica celebrated their nuptials. I didn't go to high school with them (they're from PTC) but knew their story from friends, heard it again at the wedding, and wanted to share! They dated and first fell in 'love' when they were in the 9th grade but had to break up because Adam and his family got relocated to Florida with his Dad's job. Fortunately for the both of them, the Graham's soon returned to Peachtree City one year later... but Adam & Jess didn't get back together. They became 'just friends.' They both went to the University of Georgia but even still, remained 'just friends.' It wasn't until New Year's Eve of 2006 (turning 2007) that their relationship turned back into one full of true love... and they've been together ever since!

It was a very special weekend for them and I truly enjoyed being a part of it. I've decided that having your date be in the wedding is the best case scenario... you get the fun of being a big part of the wedding without the responsibility (or the cost!) of actually being in the wedding. To be able to enjoy the rehearsal dinner with their closest family and friends is truly an honor and something that I am very thankful for. I really enjoyed it and enjoyed the company of both of their wonderful families and friends!

The rehearsal dinner was Friday night at Maggiano's in Buckhead and the ceremony and reception were at Little Gardens in Lawrenceville. Rain threatened us all throughout the day, but lucky enough for Adam & Jess, there were blue sky's when it came time for the "I do's!" They were able to have the wedding outside in the beautiful garden just as they had hoped.

Matt & Jennifer (Brother of Groom)

Allison & Matt (Sister of Groom)

Tyler and Me

Josh (Brother of Groom) and his hot date!

Ansley (Matron of Honor) & Jess

Some of the gals...

Congratulations, Adam & Jessica!