wedding weekend

Our wedding weekend was perfect. I planned and planned and planned, but prepared myself for something to go wrong at some point during the weekend. It's just the way it goes. But amazingly, it was absolutely perfect. I loved every minute of it and wouldn't change a thing. I really hope that everyone else involved enjoyed the weekend as much as I did. I cannot get over how.. well.. perfect it was! We don't have our pictures from the photographer yet (SOOOO anxious!), but some family and friends got some great pictures that I have *borrowed* to post. Thank you Mindy, Logan, Nicole, Rachel, Kimberly, and Aunt Kay for taking and posting pictures!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Thursday was arrival day! Both our families and all the wedding party drove to Austin and checked into the Vintage Villas.

THE weekend is finally here!

For us girls, it was just a chill night. We went to eat at one of my favorite Austin restaurants- Miltos. If you live in Austin, GO! After dinner, we just went back to the hotel and hung out and went to bed.

only picture from Thursday night.. 3 matching (almost) nieces!

For the boys, not so much a 'chill' night. David had his bachelor party. The boys had a party bus for the night and had lots of fun on 6th street! Thursday night was a great start to the weekend for everyone!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Friday morning, the boys played golf at the UT Golf Club and us girls went to have manicures and pedicures at THE cutest salon! I don't have any pictures from the boys morning of golf, but I know they all loved it! I do however have plenty of pictures from our girls' trip to Embellish. We were pampered with mimosas, scented neck warmers, magazines, and girl chat! It was GREAT to be with my bridesmaids, my momma, my momma-in-law, and my sisters-in law at such a cool, fun salon!

Melanie, Nicole, Jessie, and Rachel

Mindy, Jessie, Rachel, and Nicole

Averi and Ashlyn couldn't have loved Embellish more!

Friday evening was rehearsal and rehearsal dinner time! And let the tears begin! It started with the lining up of everyone and hooking arms with my daddy to practice walking down the aisle. I couldn't hold my tears any more, but my sweet daddy talked golf with me to take my mind to a different place. The rehearsal was quick and easy, and we were ready for the big day!!! (Our wedding specialist from Vintage Villas, Lauren Allen, was AWESOME!)

getting everyone in place

made it down the aisle to my handsome groom!

After the rehearsal, we were off to The Oasis for the rehearsal dinner. We had a delicious dinner with family and friends! David and his dad both gave beautiful speeches that of course brought on more tears! The boys were a little worn out from their Thursday night and went home a little early. My bridesmaids and I hung out at Oasis with my parents a little later. :)

beautiful Oasis, beautiful fiance (almost husband!)

and beautiful maids!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

THE DAY!!! I woke up super early, like I had been for weeks (between 4am and 5am early!), but was actually able to fall back asleep for a little bit. Melanie and Mindy were on David patrol for the day to make sure he and I didn't happen to cross paths before the wedding. I'm not sure what the boys filled their day with except that I know they went to eat at Rudy's BBQ. By 11:00, the girls and I were getting started with hair and make up! It was so nice! Since we had the whole East Texas Villa reserved for our wedding guests, we just had hair and make up set up in the lobby of the villa. We listened to music, snacked, and got more pampering!

thank you to Little Wex!

definitely not my most attractive picture of the weekend, but does show my procrastination. hair setting and still some last minute wedding details to work on.

At 3:00, the photographers arrived! Photography was so important to both David and I for our wedding day. We wanted to make sure we had great pictures to document the whole day! We don't have the pictures yet, but I know Jona and Jerry did a FABULOUS job! Jona was at the East Texas Villa with us girls, and Jerry was at the Central Texas Villa with the boys. After outside pictures, David and his guys and me and my girls went into our respective rooms to hang out and wait... And wait we did. The whole weekend went SO fast, but the last hour before the wedding was for.ev.er!

putting on the dress!

so ready and excited to be Mrs. Kemp

And then it was time... The weather was beautiful (God is so good), our family and friends were seated, and David was waiting at the front for me.

precious Mimi and Pappa. adore them.

sweet, sweet Granny and Grandpa

John, looking so big! and beautiful momma

Kevin and Mindy-best man and maid of honor

Mr. Kemp and Melanie-best man and maid of honor

marrying my best friend.

After the BEAUTIFUL ceremony (Thank you, Steve!!!), it was time to celebrate! The reception area was exactly how I had envisioned! The flowers were beautiful, the food was delicious, and most importantly, the rooms were filled with family and friends! My dad, David's dad, David's brother, and my sisters all gave amazing speeches. Cried during each one. Each one of them is so special to David and me. Time FLEW. There were so many people we were so excited to see and talk with. Before we knew it, our first dance, father/mother dances, cake cutting, bouquet throw, and garter toss were all over! Even though it flew by, it was perfect. It was so fun to talk to and dance with and be around our family and friends. So fun.

only you can love me this way. kieth urban.

fly me to the moon. frank sinatra.

my wish. rascal flatts.

hook 'em!!!

delicious cake

I absolutely LOVED our wedding!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Sunday morning, we got everything packed up and had breakfast with family and friends who stayed around. It was bittersweet for the weekend to be over. For one, I was now Mrs. Megan KEMP and was heading to Abilene to start my new life with my HUSBAND!!! On the other hand, I was having to say bye to my family, and I am never good at that. But I knew I would be seeing them soon!

Mr. and Mrs. Kemp (David's parents) decorated our car for us. :)

When we made it home to our new house (eek!), we hung out with family and opened gifts. We were BEYOND blessed by our family and friends. All of y'all are ah.may.zing!

our new home!

such a cool gift!

mr. and mrs. :)

When we get the professional pictures, I will definitely share. But hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into the best weekend of my life! Stay tuned for a honeymoon post soon.