I realize it's been a while since I've updated, but I didn't want this event to slip through the cracks!
On July 14, 2007 Naomi and Ryan got married. The ceremony was perfect, the weather was lovely, and everything worked out almost exactly as planned.
I was in Duluth a few days before the wedding to help Naomi with some last minute details like running the vases to the florist, and decorating the reception hall. They hosted the rehearsal dinner at Blackwoods. Rob and I had the opportunity to sit with Tamrah and her new baby Parker, and catch up with the goings-on in each other's lives. Everyone was in good spirits and we had fun mingling with people we hadn't met before and getting to know them.
After the rehearsal dinner Rob and I met up with his former neighbor Molly, and friend Corey for a few beers. They were hilarious and loveable as usual.
I met the girls at the salon on Saturday morning. I had my hair up in huge rollers so I had to laugh as I was driving around town like that. Once our hairdos were complete, we trickled off to the church where we had a dressing room set up for us. Of course the bride was the last to arrive since she was "trying to get everything done that she needed". We participated in female bonding over shared makeup and hairspray, and made sure that Naomi was happy, calm and ready.
Naomi beamed as she walked down the aisle. I could tell that all the stress of planning the details for this day had melted away. She looked calm. Less nervous than most of the bridal party, for sure. I had a hard time standing in those shoes trying not to fall while not locking my knees. Aside from that, it was PERFECT!
Ryan and Naomi chose to have their reception at a place out of town a bit. They loved the idea of having a big yard so their friends could enjoy the weather and a game or two of bocce ball. The food was prepared by a friend of Naomi's. He worked so hard back in the kitchen, and it all was delicious. After dinner Rob and Naomi's housemate Nick worked their geek magic to get the music going for the dance.
I am so happy to see my little Naomi married, and to such a wonderful guy.