10.25.2008

MY BEST FRiENDS WEDDiNG

So, the day finally came for me to head back to Oregon for Taylor's special day! I left on Thursday, the 16th and arrived around noon. It was SO good to see her again, even though I saw her a couple months ago! I really wish we lived closer, it sucked not being with her every day while planning the wedding! Her mom, Terri is awesome, shes always been like my second mom. She helped me coordinate the bridal shower I threw for Taylor and she was a huge help! Planning for an even can be hard when you are in a different state!

Anyway, so many exciting things are happening for Tay and I am extremely happy and excited for her! Her and Jeb just got a house, which by the way is GOREGEOUS! It's brand new and they have the sweetest couch! They are also getting a new puppy named Marley and he is adorable! The first 'little one' of the family, haha...i told her that she better have kids, i need some god children! =)

The wedding itself was amazing, it was outside @ Hollinshead Barn in Bend at three in the afternoon. The weather was beautiful, and it was a gorgeous setting with all the leaves changing colors. I was the maid of honor, and walked with Mitch-the best man and Jebs younger brother. Krista was the other bridesmaid who walked with Ben, Jebs older brother. As soon as everyone got seated for the ceremony, Jeb was no where to be found! All of a sudden, we heard a dirt bike in the distance, and sure enough, it was Jebby-making his grand entrance! It was awesome and so cute! He was wearing a biker jacket and his hair was blowing in the wind as he rode right down the aisle. The ceremony started and it was so beautiful. As soon as Taylor turned the corner with her daddy, Krista and I started bawling our eyes out. I couldn't help it-Tay was stunning. As they exchanged vows, Jeb started crying too, which didn't help! Taylor didnt shed a single tear! haha.
The reception was inside the old barn, and it was decked out in black and lime green, so cute! The food was AMAZING, local food from back home! MMM...there was sushi, won ton, kalua pig, poke, smoked meat and so much more. Taylor, her mom and I danced a hula to E Pili Mai which was gorgeous. I havent danced hula in like 15 years, but i managed to learn it in a day, not too shabby! lol. The cake was incredible and of course, they shoved it in each others faces, haha. We danced the night away and it was a blast. Taylor was very happy with the outcome of everything, which made me and Aunty Terri happy! Jeb and Tay left for their honeymoon and I stayed to help clean up. I was exhausted by the end of the night but it was totally worth it!

I can't believe my best friend is married, that is so wierd! I am so proud of her, though and Jeb is an incredble guy...they are perfect for each other. I need to get out to see them more, and I think Jeb is planning something for her birthday in May which hopefully involves a stop in Utah to see me! That would be way fun! Anyway, the week was a success, and it couldn't have been better!