A Blue, Summer Backyard Wedding Reception

Back in July, I got to attend a wedding reception for a dear friend! We've been friends since the 6th grade and we were roommates our freshmen year of college. She had her ceremony in Mexico, so I was so pleased to get to go to her wedding reception!

Sorry for the selfie. I am being vain. I was pleased with how my hair turned out though, and I wanted to show off my ear jackets from bauble bar. I'm really liking this new trend! I think earrings are especially fun when you have short hair.

The wedding reception was in the Bride's parent's backyard. When we were growing up my mom and I always thought that their backyard would be a beautiful place for a wedding!

Their cute little barn. All of the food was set up inside, and it was delicious!

The bride and groom with the Father of the Bride.

There were so many pretty details! Janell and her family really put a lot of work into decorating!

The bride and groom came around to each table to visit.

They had a beautiful set up for their desserts--and there were a TON of pretty desserts!

This is my favorite picture of them at the reception. They look so happy!

It was really nice to get to visit with friends from home that I don't get to see very often!

Of course there was lots of dancing! Me and Janell getting down with our Dads :)

More friends!

More dancing!

Janell and I with each others' brothers :) I have missed Andrew!

Family!

Such a sweet couple.

There was a really cute little bar area.

This shows pictures of the bride and groom at different ages growing up.

Quite the party!

Haha, my parents dancing at the table, while Joel and add are annoyed with me taking a picture!

My sweetheart :)

Beautiful lights at twilight!

What are they looking at?

My parents dancing!

There was a selfie station with lots of fun props!

We took a Polaroid in front of the backdrop and then wrote a message on it and clipped it to the chicken wire windows. Such a good idea!

For favors, they gave cookies and rice crispy treats. Janell loves cats, so they found some clever ways to sneak cats into the wedding--aren't those kitty cookies cute?

Our parents. Lots of fun memories growing up. Hoping we can get together more often!

More beautiful decorations.

One last picture of the beautiful lights. It was such a fun reception! I definitely danced so much I got hot and sweaty but it was worth it :) Congrats Janell and Mike!

I just love weddings!
Happy Tuesday :)

Wedding Season is Upon Us + Fashion Friday!!

The wedding season of life has slowed down a bit for me, and it seems as though baby season is one right after another right now! I do have quite a few weddings coming up, though, and I am glad. I love weddings!

Over Memorial Day Weekend we attend one of my dear childhood friend's weddings. We danced together from the age of 6 all the way through high school. We are both fortunate to have continued on with dance into college and beyond as well! I spent many a nights at her home and summer days in her backyard, and her family is dear to me. She was a beautiful bride and I so enjoyed getting to see her walk down the isle to marry her sweet groom.

The colors were tiffany blue and black. I loved all of the personal touches as details. The little tiffany box bow cupcakes were sooo delicious!

 My handsome wedding date :)

 This wedding was such a dance reunions!

The REAL dance moms: They are sweet, supportive and giving; our critics and our biggest fans. We have so may happy memories together!

The bride's dad with my little brother. Such a happy day!

 My family did the photo booth together, and my Dad magically grew a rainbow mohawk!

We're crazy!

 The evening began winding down it was time to go, but "why were we not walking to the car yet?" my husband wondered...

 Because being the dancers (and dance moms) that we are we had to pose for a few more pictures! You see, these ladies moved away when I was in the 7th grade. The girl in the middle was my very best friend, and her little sister was only like 6 (baby Catherine) and her mom was like my second mom. We have missed them!

Sisters.

I love having a reason to get dressed up!

What I Wore: Dress: Dress Barn // Necklace: Kohls (LC) // Shoes: old

Happy Wedding Season & Happy Friday!!