Friday, July 31, 2009

Natalie and Ryen's wedding

Natalie, my best friend, got married on July 25, 2009 to Ryen, her air force honey :-)  They got married at the Kohl Mansion in Burlingame and it was a GORGEOUS wedding.  Her colors were navy blue and fuschia and it made for a colorful and warm event.  I was her Maid of Honor (she was my maid of honor, too!) and I was so happy for her and feeling a little emotional, as well.  We met 10 years ago in college and have been super close ever since.  We find the same dumb things funny, we have very similar hopes and dreams, values, interests and personalities.  I just love her!  She has become a part of my family as I have become a part of hers.  She asked me to sing as she walked down the aisle.  I sang Sea of Love, the Cat Power version, while my Uncle Tim played the guitar.  I gave a speech during dinner (I cried!) about how in 10 years we have gone from being young girls to grown women and have been side by side through every major milestone in eachother's lives.  I had an amazing time at her beautiful wedding and I can't wait for her to have babies!!   



Just married!


My mother made her veil, as she has made mine and my cousin's, as well!
Natalie and her mother, Susan.


Al, the cute father of the bride!
Us at dinner... I took this with my arm stretched out so my face is cut off... oh well, I still love it!
Natalie made these for the backs of their chairs out of wood.  I think they are so cute!
Since Ryen is in the Air Force, they made little planes out of wood and used them as place cards.  Such a great touch!

Her centerpieces were huge flower balls that were also hanging off of chairs in the ceremony.





This cake topper was the same one her grandparents used at their wedding about 60 years ago.











2 comments:

nats said...

Yay! Love the pics! Thanks for being my MOH!

nats said...

p.s love the videos! It made me realize it was stupid of us to not have a videographer...at least for the ceremony...oh well..
glad Robert got it! go robert!