23 months of waiting for one day and it's all over, it's sad. Arla and Teddy tied the knot yesterday on one of the most gorgeous days we've had in a while. Everything was absolutely perfect, they did a great job planning a wonderful day.
The festivities started on Friday night with the rehearsal. Things got off to a crazy start with the wild storms that rolled through our area. It took Michael and I over 2 hours, normally a 35-40 minute trip, to get to Arla and Teddy's house. When we got there we found out that Arla and Teddy had lost power so we were going to be doing the rehearsal by candlelight. It was a warm, but romantic setting for the rehearsal! Many people got hung up because of the weather. Some people who were coming from the city had been in their cars for our 3 hours, yikes! Once everyone got there, we got down to business and started the rehearsal. It was painless and went really quickly thanks to Melissa, the wedding planner. She got everyone wrangled up and knocked it out in about 10 minutes.
The bride and bridesmaids waiting to start the rehearsal with our ribbon bouquets
After the rehearsal we all headed to
Clara's in Woodridge for the rehearsal dinner. They have amazing Italian food, and it didn't disappoint. Arla and Teddy picked out a great menu of appetizers, salad, and entrees. Everyone had a great time visiting before the big day.
Teddy made a nice speech welcoming and thanking everyone
The happy couple!
Michael and I
Mom and Dad
Saturday was the big day. Arla and the bridesmaids were meeting at my parents house to get ready together. We were all having hair and makeup done there. Arla started the day by opening her wedding day gift from Teddy. He got her an amazing watch from Tiffany, its gorgeous!
Arla was pretty excited!
Modeling her new gift!
A close-up of the bling!
After opening her gift we all started getting hair and make-up done. My parents turned their kitchen and dining room into the hair and make-up salon!
Arla and Mom getting their hair and make-up done
Arla checking out her bridal do
Mom's hair and make-up is all done!
This is what the boys did while we were primping!
The bride with her make-up all done looking gorgeous!
The veil is the final touch before the dress!
While everyone was finishing up their hair and make-up, the flowers came. This is one of the things Arla was most looking forward to. She has had the vision of these flowers in her head for over a year. She was giddy with excitement when they arrived!
She was like a kid on Christmas morning!
She watched and waited for the boxes to come in
Checking everything out
The brides beautiful bouquet
Nilam modeling one of the bridesmaid's bouquets
At this point of the day, I had to start getting dressed and help Arla getting dressed. Then the photographer came so I don't have any pictures of that part. I don't have any pictures until the ceremony. Michael was able to put our camera under the chair so that once he seated my mom in the processional, he could take some pictures. The ceremony and reception was at
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. It was beautiful and they did a phenomenal job. Their staff was incredible.
Teddy and the groomsmen waiting
Nilam
Andrea
Erica
Stacy
Me
Teddy lays eyes on his bride for the first time
Here comes the bride!
Ceremony
Ceremony
Pastor told them to turn around and take a look at everyone
Taking their vows
The kiss!
It's official, Mr. and Mrs. Lach!
Very excited for my sister and my new brother!
Me and the best man Jim
After the ceremony, we took lots of pictures of course with the photographer, so I don't have any pictures of that. I can't wait to see how all the pictures come out. The reception started at 7 with the bridal party being introduced.
The proud parents of the groom!
Mom and Dad
Me and the best man, Jim
Mr. and Mrs. Lach!
After being introduced, they cut the cake. Check out the Lego grooms cake!
Once dinner started, I didn't take any other pictures since I had to give my speech. After dinner, Michael brought the camera out to the car because we didn't want anything to happen to it. You never know with people drinking, dancing, etc. The rest of the night was a blast. The DJ was great, it was who we used as well. I danced pretty much all night long. They also had a photobooth, which was a lot of fun as well! They put together a great party. If you didn't have a good time, it was your fault! I think I know who had the most fun though; can you guess who?
Mr. Margarita in his pimp hat!
Today we got up and despite feeling sore from all the dancing, felt good. We headed to breakfast, and then did a little shopping. For lunch, we headed over to Michael's parents house to celebrate Father's Day. They made bulgogi, rice and salad which was great. I was really excited too because I got to see baby Jacob! It had been a whole week! He was so cute!
Auntie Sara and Baby Jacob
Uncle Michael
After lunch, we hung out for a little while and had dessert before heading home. We worked on the house for a little bit since we have painters coming tomorrow. We needed to take things down from the walls and move some things around. I am so excited to get the house painted! I am going to do some shopping tomorrow to try and find some more accessories for our master bedroom and entryway. I found some great finds over the past few days. I found 2 lamps, a pillow, and a new blanket for our bedroom.
The lamps are from IKEA, the blanket and pillow are from Target
We have had a fabulous weekend. I am so glad I took tomorrow off too. I hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead!
I have been lusting for an iPhone for years. I had been with Verizon for 12 years and never wanted to make the change. There had been so many rumors about Verizon getting the iPhone, but none of them have every come to fruition. I finally decided to make the leap when the iPhone 4 was up for pre-orders and I am so happy I did. Both Michael and I made the switch and got the new iPhone 4 and we love it; we are both totally addicted to all the amazing apps available! 
