And they lived happily ever after...

Our wedding was April 5, 2008. The ceremony was held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (the oldest church in Chattanooga), and our reception was at The Walden Club in downtown Chattanooga. To say the day was absolutely perfect would be an understatement.

There were over 2,000 pictures of our wedding, so to narrow them down was quite a feat.. so enjoy a few...





























This is one of the first posed pictures of the day.. I still look pretty calm. The photographer found this beautiful tree and it turned out to be the perfect background.

All smiles! Here I am with my sister Lauren and my mom. My little niece Blythe is here too... technically...

My nephew A.J. is growing into such a handsome young man. He is such a special person to me.

This is me with the little ones. I love this picture because we are all so disgusted with A.J.'s snotty nose. Oh, you have to love little boys!

Our flower girls, Makayla and Makayla had so much fun at the church. They were so beautiful!

All of our handsome groomsmen in front of the Courthouse. I'm guessing that's not the first/last time they will be there.

Our wedding day was emotional for me, as I think it is for most brides. The hardest part for me was walking down the aisle. I was so grateful that my step-dad was kind enough to walk me down, but I think that was the most I have missed my dad since he died (September 9, 1998). Also, the absence of my brother was weighing heavily on me. Gerry is such a kind and understanding man, and he knew why it was so hard for me. When I got to the end of the aisle, he greeted me with such a sweet kiss. That's why I married him.

One of my favorite parts of our church is the beautiful altar. The size of the Crucifix compared to the size of us really puts things into perspective. Our full Catholic Mass wedding was exactly what we have both always wanted.

A preview of Gerry and me in about 10 years... Just kidding

Our entire bridal party! It wouldn't have been quite the same without each and every one of these people!

Reasons I love this picture:
1- Jared looks like he's kissing Stefan's head
2- A.J. is actually kissing my arm
3- Kyle looks like he's checking out my butt
4- Josh looks supa fly
I love all of these guys!

Coco, Meg, and McTier blowing bubbles before we made our big exit.

I love the stained glass windows in the church.. and I love kissing my husband!

Our wedding cake was not only beautiful, but it was probably the best cake I've ever had! The ribbons are cake pulls (which is a New Orleans tradition). The cake pulls were one of my favorite parts of the day because we got to include people that couldn't all neccessarily be bridesmaids. Plus, it was so fun to hear everyone's fortune (Laura Gutshall- next to have a baby.... Michelle Cornett- next to get married) I love it!

Another amazing picture by our spectacular photographer. Absolutely perfect.

All of my Chi Omega girls! It was so special to me to have my sorority sisters there- especially when they sang "Shades" to me. I just can't describe what an important role these ladies have played in my life.

BBS girls! These girls have inspired me, loved me, encouraged me, laughed with me, cried with me, supported me, helped me, and been there for me since 8th grade. They are family and were sent to me by the absolute grace of God. I am so lucky to have these women in my life!

Another one of my favorite parts of the day..we did a traditional second- line dance. It was so fun.. and definitely different in Chattanooga!