Wedded Bliss

The wedding was a huge success! The Celebration Barn was a beautiful setting and the day couldn't have been any more lovely. Friday night we had the rehearsal with dinner to follow at the Airliner in downtown Iowa City. I hadn't been to the Airliner since college and I was usually hung over while eating dollar slices on Sunday night. It was wonderful to catch up with people that I hadn't seen in many years. But being downtown made me feel really old (Art said it made him feel ancient). With college in session it was busy with students out for a night on the town. It was a warm evening and the girls took advantage of it with skimpy tops and even skimpier bottoms completed with staggering high heels. I don't remember dressing as trashy when I was in college. I knew I was getting old when I passed one scantily clad child and all I could think was, "Go home and put some clothes on!".

We started early Saturday morning at Hotel Vetro with coffee and bagels. My friend, Kristi (she owns a salon in Tipton- Trends and Traditions) did hair for the bridal party. Then it was time for make-up. I haven't worn make-up since my own wedding and that was four years ago. I actually did a practice run-through on Thursday to make sure I knew what I was doing. Once I finished everyone exclaimed at how beautiful I looked and that I really should wear make-up more often. What they don't understand is that I am so completely lazy and the last thing I want to do is spend an extra fifteen minutes putting on make-up.

After we were all dolled up it was off the Celebration barn for pictures. Everything went smoothly and everyone looked fantastic. The ceremony started and it was my favorite kind- short and sweet. Emily was breath-taking and Joey looked so dapper in his suit. I'm not the type to cry at weddings, but when the pastor introduced them as Mr. and Mrs. Deeney I choked up. I was so happy that two people that I love were so happy and in love. Don't worry, I had water-proof make- up on so I didn't ruin my flawless face.

The party after was wonderful- the food was phenominal (if you ever eat at the Cottage Bakery in Iowa City, order the cheesy mashed potatoes) and fun was had by all! Being the matron of honor I had to give a toast- I didn't mess it up and it went off without a hitch.

We ended the evening and started again early Sunday, cleaning up the barn, returning the cans and bottles and taking a nap. I should have taken Monday off as well because I was exhausted!