Emily's Wedding

My little sister, Emily, got married this past weekend.  How is it that my little side kick growing up is now old enough to be married?  I have been in wedding mode for months now, planning Emily's bachelorette party weekend, assisting the bride in a trip to Cinci to find her dream dress, attending bridal showers, ordering wedding attire, and preparing for my older sister (and family of 7) to arrive and stay with us for the week. 

After weeks of rain, the weather turned out beautiful for Emily and Cody's wedding.  All their planning and hard work paid off, and everything went off without a hitch.  The flower girls (Mackenzie and cousins Rachel and Anna) loved every moment of being dressed like a princess, and took great pride in throwing their rose petals.  The ring bearers (Caleb and cousin Jonathan) were ridiculously cute in their tuxedos, and although Caleb didn't go down the aisle, he did great during the wedding/reception.  We couldn't be happier for the happy couple, and wish them much health, love and happiness in their journey together! 

Here are some (and by some I mean a TON) of pictures from their special day.  Congratulations, Emily and Cody!  Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!

Friday afternoon, Bridesmaid's Luncheon:

Friday night, Rehersal Dinner at River Club at Confluence Park:

the bride visiting the kids during dinner (clearly they were loving the menu selection:)

Me and brother-in-law David

My older sister Melissa and sweet son Samuel

Cousins Lauren and Ashley (I miss these girls)

Bridal Party and Spouses (my sweet hubby took the kids home early to bed, so I could enjoy

a fun night out)

Saturday morning:  Getting updo's:

Em getting ready for her groom

Enjoying a little pampering

Saturday afternoon:  getting ready at the church:

Me and my baby sister, and my baby girl Kenzie

Emily and her flower girls

Sisters and their kids

the boys getting dressed in their tuxedos

sweet and shy "J"

could these boys be any cuter in their tuxedos?

Cody and Caleb

and I had to add this pic of my nephew, Sam in his bow tie

Wedding Ceremony:

                             Mom being escourted by grandson and usher, Michael

big sister Melissa

Me, trying not to trip on my dress

My nephew Jonathan, who went down without his cousin Caleb

Flower girls:  Anna, Mackenzie and Rachel

beyond precious

Giving away his last daughter

How gorgeous is the back of this dress?

waiting on his bride (something he will have to get used to:)  Love ya, Em!

                                                           the Happy Mr. and Mrs. Coppel

After wedding pictures:

Barth Family Picture

Bridal Party

Family Pic

Me and my sweet son

My wonderful Mother-in-law who helped out before, during and after the wedding and reception!

Reception at The Athletic Club of Columbus:

eating appetizers at Cocktail Hour

The proud parents

Checking in with Jeremy and Kids at reception (thank you and your parents for all you did)!

Nana and Sam

Kenzie hanging with the happy couple

Melissa and sweet Sam

Bouqet Toss

Posing with the bride and her bouqet after the toss.  She was so excited. Sorry, Rachel! :)

Father/Daughter Dance

Can't believe one day these daddies will share in their own father/daughter dances!

Electric Slide

Kenz and Grandpa Buzzard gettin' down.  Thanks for all your help on and off the dance floor:)

The Groom and Flower Girls

The Bride and Flower Girls

Gettin' Jiggy

Kenz and Anna cuttin' a rug

These girls danced ALL NIGHT LONG!

Dancing with Grandpa Barth

Sunday afternoon, Cookout at the Coppels:

Samantha, Kenzie and Rachel

Rachel and Caleb

Sunday Night:  Pizza at Nana and Grandpa's with Barth Family:

Barth Family Grandkids (only about 1/2 of them)!

As you can see, it was an action packed couple of days, and I haven't even posted yet about hosting my big sister Melissa and her family of 7 (coming soon).  Congrats to the Happy Couple!  We love you!