Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Goin' to the Chapel...FINALE: Ceremony & Reception!

I was going to share this yesterday to celebrate Valentine's Day, but I got behind
because someone decided to take a little VDay shopping spree at my expense!
My cc's fraud department called me yesterday and asked me if I'd bought a computer that morning online 
"Uhhh, no"
So that was fun.

Anyway, I'm back in business
(I hope that thief got a bouquet full of baby's breath and carnations for VDay)

So here is the FINAL post of my little wedding series...
It's long, sorry!
HERE GOES...

This is T's church -
Isn't it gorgeous
T and both of his sister's have gotten married in the same church




I officially blacked out at this point -
This is why you must get a good photographer because it these moments that you won't remember...



Love this picture of my Dad - he looks so happy


and I was, too!



All, except two (shout out to AP), of my bridesmaids were blond
The were a very hot crew...


Mr. & Mrs.




Our reception was at the country club 

The wedding cake was intact after is long trek from Atlanta



The groom's cake
T (as many of you know) is an AU grad and football fanatic, so naturally his cake has to be AU inspired

Pictures of my parents and my grandparents



Now to the food - 
which I didn't taste
but heard was FABULOUS

Our caterer and florist was the same person
a man named Leon Holloway
who is the definition of fabulous, awesome, calm, cool and collected
If you're getting married in the near future, do yourself a favor and call Leon



Of course, we had to have tomato sandwiches


Getting ready to make our grand entrance!


First dance.
I really thought this was the most awkward part of the wedding
especially considering that I have zero rhythm 

Alright, now it was time to partaaayyyy...




Also, this guy's name is Shyrod
and he is also awesome
He is the lead singer of Papa-Sol
*cue storytime*
T and I met at a New Year's party here in Savannah.  The band that was playing that night was Papa-Sol, but I had nooo idea who they were because I was too busy chatting with an AU grad and drinking free champagne.  Fast forward two years later.  Our friend works for East Coast Entertainment and was helping us pick out a band.  He sent of a list of options, we took a listen, and decided on Papa-Sol.  Our friend and his wife came for a weekend visit and I was talking about how I was so excited about the band we had chosen and how couldn't wait to here them play.  Our friend looked at me funny and said, "what are you talking about, you've already heard them?!  They were the band that played the night yall met - I booked them for the New Year's Party in Savannah."
How weird is that - we blindly picked the band we heard the night we met as our wedding band.

They were soooo good!


Sunglasses were our party favors



I told you it was a fun party!



My brother killing it on the dance floor
He apparently got the rhythm gene





                                                       Sister                                &                          Brother


Best Dancer Award


Brother, again


The party finally ended, but not after an impromptu dance party
It was such a fun reception, if I do say so myself
Anytime, you end a party to Enrique's "Baby I Like It" - you know you've had a good time

On to the honeymoon...


THE END

Hope yall have enjoyed these posts - Its been fun to share such a meaningful and wonderful day!
Hope everyone had a great (theft free) Valentine's Day that was filled with lots of LOVE!
xx.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

YAY! GIVEAWAY!

I recently joined the Savannah Junior League,
so that means I'm now the proud owner of several copies of the 
fabulous JL cookbook,
Savannah Style

Since I don't need the 10 copies that are currently sitting on my shelf...
(don't worry Mother, you have one on reserve)

I'm giving one away!
WOOOOHOOOO!

I feel like Oprah!!!

This is really a great cookbook!
Doesn't everyone love a cookbook - I mean, I can barely fry an egg, but I still have about 20 cookbooks!

So, here it is...

Isn't it pretty?  Very classic, I'd say!

On the cover is an original oil painting by Ray Ellis.  
It's entitled "An Oyster Roast" and was specifically designed for the Savannah JL.
Love it!


 ...and it's got the stamp of approval from Southern Living!


It's got great content -
Its got the usual - cakes, pies, poultry, vegetables,
but
my favorites are the Savannah specialty menus
including the...

Telfair Ball Dinner
Oyster Roast!!! (which lists - "plenty of cold beer and soft drinks")  :)  Very practical!
St. Patrick's Day Buffet
Savannah Summer Style

Also, it's got a great seafood recipes!
and drumroooolllllll please!
a fantastic 
SPIRITS 
section!

My favorites..
Chatham Artillery Punch
*serves 200 - HA! 

 and Champagne Punch

Who could go wrong with those at a party?!?

Ok, so here is the deal -
To Enter:
1.  Follow The Southland Life & Leave a comment letting me know you follow
2.  Or, if you already follow (love, love, love all 49 of you-seriously!) leave me a comment on...
...oh, I guess your favorite cookbook!  I need to add to my collection :)

-No extra entries for blogging, tweeting, or facebooking - I'm not that advanced! 

That should do it - 
I'll announce the winner next Thursday AM!
*will only ship within the USA
*1 entry per person :)
 
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