It was a weekend with much anticipation and preparation. My good friend, Mike Steimel, was getting married. Mike was born in the summer of ‘69 (not kidding) and never engaged or married before, so this was pretty big. They were getting married at UMSL’s chapel and had the rehearsal dinner Friday night at UMSL’s Provincial House Museum Room. All went off without a hitch, we were ready for the big show.
The bride and bridesmaids met bright and early to get our hair and makeup (7 am to be exact). There were 12 ladies of us ladies getting beautified, so we needed to start early.
The ceremony (which was wedding party, out of town guests, and family only) was at noon.
Trent took this picture and I absolutely love it, Mike is popping the champagne….and his expression shows it. The ceremony was intimate and beautiful.
Next on the agenda was the first (yes, first) reception at Maggianos. Maggiano’s was food, followed by food, followed by food, followed by wedding cake, followed by a dessert trio, followed by toasts and dancing. I was full to my eyelids and it was all delicious. Of course I took absolutely no pictures of all the delicious things that were served, which I regret. We were at a table where I didn’t want to be the weirdo bridesmaid taking pictures of everyone’s food. Just didn’t want to be that girl.
Then there was a second reception that was geared to be more of a great party (and wow was it just that). It was at Blueberry Hill’s Duckroom where Mike and Amy first met. All of our group of friends were there in attendance (which meant lots of traveling and lots of babysitting gigs were happening) and we danced the night away. It was a blast.
The girl in the back is a bridesmaid, Angie, who makes a hobby out of photo bombing.
Angie also appreciates the fine art of rabbit ears.
But really her true love is in the photo bombing. Good thing I like her. ;)
Such a memorable weekend. A month later I still think about how much fun it was on a daily basis and all the great memories.
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Fun times!!!
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