Wedding!

August 8, 1954 was the day my Dede married my Nanny. In other words, Lee Molloy married Pat Gough. A while later, they had my mom. I don't care what anyone says, no one could be better grandparents than my Nanny and Dede. They are true examples of Christ in a crazy world, and wonderful picture of Christian marriage. They have loved on Isaac from the beginning, and he really enjoys getting to spend time with them. When we discovered August 8, 2009 was a Saturday, our wedding date decision was quickly made.

August 8, 2009 was a beautiful, clear day in Houston. The 6 of us ladies were able to sleep in and be lazy. Ashley and Meredith took me for my manicure at 10:30. It was very relaxing, and the longest lasting manicure I've ever had (one and a half weeks!).

At noon, we met up with Michelle at the hair salon for our appointments. We had a great time talking and laughing as our hair was transformed into gorgeous updos. At 3:00, we headed to the church to put on make-up and our dresses. The little girls met us there, and we all got ready together. There was lots more laughing and fun! And yes, we remembered to bring the cards we had made for Isaac at the Time of Day Shower. Ashley and Laura took them to him, and he got a good chuckle from them. :)

At 4:00, they took me outside to the front of the church where Isaac was waiting for me. We had about 5 minutes to ourselves to talk while Craig and Scott took pictures. Then we took family pictures and a couple of group shots with the entire bridal party since only the wedding party was going to the Ranch for photos after the ceremony.

From 5:00-5:30, we went into 'hiding' so no one saw us. Ashley led the girls in a sweet time of prayer for Isaac and me. We also had some munchies to hold us over until dinner. I didn't want anyone swooning from hunger during the ceremony! I never once got nervous. We were having too much fun for me to be anything but happy. The flowers almost didn't arrive, but it never once phased me. They did arrive in the end, and were gorgeous, so I'm glad they made it, but I was content without them. We were all too happy for silly details to matter.

Randy Cox did a phenomenal job with the ceremony. Everything he said was wonderful and true, and glorifying to Christ. Jessica Richards, a friend of ours, was an exquisite soloist for us, and added a lovely dynamic to the ceremony.

As soon as we walked up the aisle, we piled into the limo bus so Craig could take pictures of the wedding party with the cool ranch background. The guests enjoyed a cocktail mini hour while we took pictures. Once we finished, we were all introduced, and then Isaac and I had our first dance to Steven Curtis Chapman's "Echoes of Eden".

Dinner was so very tasty! The cakes were delicious. The toasts that were made were perfect. Then we got to dance the night away. I think the best part was watching Mary Ann Baxter, my 2nd grade teacher, dance the entire night! We all had so much fun, and did not want it to end, but at 11:30, the party had to end. We left to a shower of rose petals in Ol Sarge.

God blessed Isaac and me so much! Our wedding was so, so very much more than I ever could've dreamed. Everything about it was beyond perfect. Our friends and family are still talking about how much fun it was, which thrills me! I can't wait for all of the pictures to arrive so that I can see them and relive the day again. Check out Facebook; some people have already posted a few pictures for us. When Craig's come, I'll post those, I promise!