Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Aunt Kristen and Uncle Chris's wedding!!


We had the best time celebrating aunt Kristen and uncle Chris's wedding weekend at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville! 

It kicked off Friday afternoon with tea at the inn while we waited for everyone to arrive for the rehearsal later that night. Claire was sooo excited for a real tea party!! Later at the rehearsal the girls got to practice their walk down the aisle! The rehearsal dinner was at The Local and was delish!  

Saturday morning we all got to relax and get ready for the big event that evening! While mommy helped get things set up and got her hair and make up done, the girls got to make a special trip with daddy to the children's museum downtown and the had a blast!!

The ceremony that evening was beautiful! The ominous looking rain sky held off and the wedding took place outside overlooking the mountains! The flowers girls did an excellent job! Claire very meticulously dropped every flower petal in her basket while Anna Kate walked behind her and picked them up!!

After the beautiful ceremony the celebration began with cocktail hour outside under a huge tent! Claire had fun running around with all of her cousins and Anna Kate entertained herself with a cup of water and a straw!!

Dinner and dancing were next!! Claire partied the night away with the grown ups and had the time of her life dancing, playing and laughing with her visions and eating chocolate cake!! 

The celebration continued Sunday morning with a brunch! We are all so excited for Aunt Kristen and the new "Uncle" Chris! Love you guys!

The happy couple!

Friday afternoon tea! Claire is all about setting up tea parties at home and we several every week. She was so excited to go to a real tea party!

Happy girl!

Kicking off the wedding weekend!

Rehearsal with the beautiful mountains in the background. 

The flower girls practicing!

Their turn to practice!

Taking a water break at the rehearsal dinner. 
Getting ready on Saturday. Kristen's gorgeous dress!

Flower girls all ready!
They were ready to do their thing!!
They did a great job!! Claire emptied her basket and Anna Kate followed behind picking up the petals that her sister dropped!
Here comes the bride!

They're married!!

Wedding party!

The ladies!

Bridesmaids!

And here come Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly!

First dance!

Claire was mesmerized with the first dance!

Dad and Kristen!

Claire dancing the night away!!

Time to cut the cake!

Taking a break from all of her dancing to eat her cake!
Proud Mom and Dad!!

Party time!

The newlyweds at brunch!


Brunch time!

Cutie pie!

Family shot!

The whole family!


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