Memoirs of a Gaches: July 2012

A few months ago, I was sitting in my sisters' apartment talking to their engaged roommate Darah. We were discussing her wedding and it suddenly occurred to me that I wasn't even sure I was invited. When I brought the topic up Darah said, "Of course you're invited! I wanna be in your blog!!" Well Darah, here you are, my second featured wedding ever on Memoirs of a Gaches. I hope I live up to your expectations:)

The date was July 7, 2012. The heat was rising rapidly in Lawton, Oklahoma but it did not break the spirits of the bride and groom waiting patiently in different areas of the baptist church in which they were about to be married. The flowers decorating the ceremony were purple and white, while the groomsmen and bridesmaids donned a dark shade of purple. The couple wisely took pictures beforehand and all that was left to do was to be married and welcome their well-wishers with finger foods such as: fried green beans; fruit; hot ham and cheese sandwiches on those awesome sweet rolls; and a fudge bar made up of an assortment of fudge baked by the bride's family.

The ceremony was short and to the point (as most, if not ALL, ceremonies should be) and the guests could tell how anxious the bride and groom were to get to that kiss signifying that, after seven years of dating, they were now husband and wife.

Yes, you heard me, SEVEN YEARS! Darah and Josh began dating when they were 14 years old and have been growing together ever since. I think that was probably the most exciting part of the whole shindig, that these two kids (compared to me, they kinda are;) have been together for so long, growing closer to each other as they have each grown closer to Jesus (the Author and Perfecter of love:) They had a God-honoring relationship and waited until they both felt old enough to be a married couple.

After the wedding, my sisters and I were driving back home and Jade asked me my thoughts on the wedding (I didn't realize this blog would make me a bonifide critic among my friends) and honestly, I loved everything!! The ceremony was great, the bride looked BEYOND BREATHTAKING, the cake(s) were so cute and delicious, and I think the bride and groom were satisfied with everything:)

Props to Josh and Darah for goin old school and using piano and organ for the entrance and exit. Also, props to the homegirl that sang "At Last" during the unity candle ceremony. As soon as she started, I looked over to Jade and said, "Dang, girl got soul." Good job to all involved;)

I have to brag on the reception hall. The decorations were so elegant and personal with each table displaying framed pictures of the couple and the refreshment set up was creative with different parts of the room holding different refreshments. For example, the bride's cake was in the middle, while the groom's cake (SO CUTE) was in a corner; the punch was on one side of the room, while the other drinks (strawberry water and lemonade) were in another corner in the room. The fudge bar was on one side of the room and the finger foods were parallel on the opposite side of the room. It was elegant, simple, and absolutely beautiful!!

One of the most special things about this wedding was that I got to catch my tenth bouquet, and I was thrilled that it got to be Darah's:) I would say this means I'm going into retirement, but as long as I'm still single, they still throw bouquets at single women, and I retain my competitive spirit, I'm sure it would be lie.

So, if I am a critic, I would give this wedding an A++:) Darah, you looked so beautiful and I hope this day was everything you wanted. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Lang!! To my readers, enjoy the pics below!