Well it is time to break the silence. After a little wedding vacation and then a honeymoon vacation from the blog I am happy to be back - as Mrs. Blin. Some people are a little surprised to find out that my last name is actually not Cattle. I told the Boy that Cattle seemed to be pretty popular so maybe we should both use that, but he didn't quite agree. Anyhoo....
Our wedding was amazing, and I can't wait to share the details with you. Some of them will have to wait until a few more pictures come in, but we'll start with the basic info.
Where: The Boy and I decided to marry in Iowa, even though I am from Alberta, Canada. I moved to the Midwest in 2003 to attend Kansas State, and I really wanted all my family to see my new Iowa home. We had the ceremony in the Boy's hometown, and the reception was at the Park Place Event Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Highly recommend them - beautiful place and amazing service!
Dress: I traveld to Chicago to buy my Rivini dress. I actually first saw the dress on Atlanta's Say Yes to the Dress television show. I knew there was a reason I spent so many hours with my eyes glued to that show. I will definitely have a separate blog about my dress and accessories.
First Dance: After some persuading I convinced the Boy we should dance to Are Going to Kiss Me or Not by Thompson Square. It is one of my favorite songs, and while the Boy and I were dating he may or may not have received many late night phone calls with me belting out this song. I think the best part was how many of our guest were belting out the song as we danced.
Wedding Party: Our best friends made up our wedding party. My sister was my maid of honor, and the Boy's good race car buddy was his best man. The funny thing was that each of the them caught the bouquet and the garter. Except for the Boy's sister none of the groomsmen or bridesmaid met until a couple days before the wedding, and I would say we have great taste in friends because they got a long awesome!
Photography: Other than marrying my best friend this had to be one of the highlights of the day. If you are having a wedding you must consider La Brisa Photography, and don't worry about location because they will travel! Chris Heish our photographer totally surprised us by bringing a second photography B to help capture our day. Our engagement photos were amazing, and with the teasers they have already provide (that's right the night of the wedding they have already put up more than 100 photos for us) they again blew us out of the water. Be sure to check out the La Brisa Facbeook page!
Watch for many more posts to come, and if you have specific questions email me at crystalcattleblog@gmail.com and I'll work on putting a blog together to answer them.
Congratulations and best wishes! Now go enjoy the rest of that honeymoon!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations my darling!!! I hope your weekend and honeymoon was/is a fabulous time and I can't wait to read more about it!!! I can't believe we have been internet "friends" for so long...I remember when I first "met" you, you were a fabulous single girlie and now here you are 2 years later and all hitched up!! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteHow time flies! And yes big changes since we first met. Big changes for you too! Can't wait to catch up on your Texas posts.
DeleteCongrats! They photographers did a great job. I love the one with the barn in the background!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your special day.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Crystal!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! I knew the wedding was sometime in April~I love the pic of you by the fence....can't wait to see more. Take care!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! the pics are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are just gorgeous! Congatulations from The Nolans here in Texas! Lovely pictures of your special day!
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Thank you everyone for for sweet comments. Definitely the best day of my life thus far!
ReplyDeleteI will have to let Monte know you like the show! He's a good friend. We used to live next door to each other and he still lives down the street, although I've moved.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! He has an awesome job!
DeleteI have been waiting for a wedding post! Love it!!! I can't wait for a "details" post about all the little decor details, etc., esp since you did some cool DIY things. Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteThere will be lots more. Did you see the pretzel sticks?
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