Alright well here we go again!! Let's see, where did I leave off?... oh yes! Pictures! We finished up our pictures and the photographer went upstairs to take pictures of the guys. All the girls took a last look into the mirror and we piled into the elevator. The guys were at the end of the hallway by the door and we waited what seemed like forever to get started! Kristen stayed in the hallway by the elevator and she told me later that about 6 different families came out of the elevator shocked that she was standing there! That must have been funny! We waited until Mrs. Jody gave us the heads up and then we were ready to start the ceremony! Rusty escorted his Mom and my Mom down the aisle (separately) and then the groomsmen walked out and took their place by the pastor under the arch. Then finally it was the girls' turn! Jill went first, followed by Sonia, Quenby, and then it was my turn! I got Miles from Dad (who looked SOOOO CUTE in his tuxedo!) and we began the walk to the boardwalk, down the stairs, and then down the aisle. I was so thrilled to see the decorations. The white chairs, the pink rose petals down the aisle, and the beautiful arch at the end were so beautiful!! Everyone ooohed and ahhhed over Miles but the best part was to come: my beautiful sister the BRIDE! I handed Miles over to my Mom and took my place next to the Pastor, making sure I still had my flowers and Rusty's ring on my thumb. Then the music started and I saw my Dad escorting my sister down the boardwalk and down the aisle. She was so beautiful. I actually (surprisingly) didn't cry. The ceremony was beautiful but my favorite part was when Rusty began to read his vows to Kristen. They had written their own vows to each other and they were beautiful! Rusty got about 2 sentences in and began to cry and had to pause for a few seconds to gain composure and then continue. It was precious! That's when I did begin to tear up. Everything else went off without a hitch and after about 15 minutes, they were officially Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Dean Grow!!! Pictures took a while and everyone got a little restless because we were getting hot and thirsty. A very nice waiter from the reception brought out some food to everyone taking pictures but that soon proved to be a BAD idea because almost immediately there were about 30 seagulls attacking my Mom and Rusty's Mom, Mrs. Denise!! I heard screams and then I saw the waiter run back to the reception. The reception was wonderful and I had such a wonderful time dancing and spending time with family and friends. I gave my speech (which unfortunately I did blubber through) but it was still sweet. They cut the cake (no smashing unfortunately, they were very civil!) and pretty soon it was time to see Rusty and Kristen off. We all lined up outside of the entrance to the hotel and someone pulled their car up. Everyone was having so much fun that we didn't realize that NO ONE had decorated their car! All of a sudden Stephen (Rusty's brother) was running out of the hotel with a huge roll of toilet paper that I think they got from the front desk. Everyone started to blow bubbles and out ran Kristen and Rusty! Then that was it! With a quick kiss, we said goodbye and she was off!!
I've talked to Kristen once so far and she sounds like she's having a blast! They are on a cruise to Belize and Cozumel and they will be back Sunday! I'm so excited to see them! Come Monday, they'll be knocking down the doors at the base getting a house and it will be official!
I love my sister and my brother in law!!!(eek! how crazy! I have a BROTHER IN LAW!)
~Getting Miles ready!~
~Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Grow!~
~Cutting the cake~
~I love my sister~
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