Robin & Jason’s wedding

My friend Robin got married this weekend (10/3/2009). Mike and I were Master and Mistress of Ceremonies, so this was not a show up and relax wedding for us, but I was thrilled that she asked us to participate in this way.

The weather didn’t cooperate, as Mike suggested, and the couple decided at the last minute to forgo the park venue and have the ceremony at their indoor reception location. Regardless, it was beautiful and intimate and perfect.

Friday before the wedding, Robin, her sister and I got pedicures, and that evening we had rehearsal and a big dinner with all the out-of-town guests (almost everyone!).

The bride and groom spent their last night as an unmarried couple apart, so I stayed in Robin’s room with her. And Saturday morning we had breakfast and ran wedding errands together. Mike and I took care of many of our M&M of Ceremonies duties, and just when we were getting the park set up for the ceremony, Robin and Jason made the call to move inside. A blessing in disguise I think because the view from the reception room was gorgeous.

As was the bride…

(A peaceful moment before the ceremony.)

(Robin & Jason’s first dance.)

Robin did all the graphic design work herself, from save-the-dates to invitations to programs and name cards, etc. She also did a great job (with some help from Jason I’m sure) planning all the little details.

(Caramel apple favors and Robin’s bouquet.)

I was so happy to be part of this wedding. Robin and Jason are wonderful together, and they deserve all the happiness the other brings them. But don’t worry, the toast I gave was not nearly this sappy. Congratulations Robin and Jason!

PS – Bonus: here’s me rocking out to “It Must Have Been Love.”

Venue: Bryant Park (original ceremony location) and Park Place Hotel, Traverse City, MI
Bride’s Dress:
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: American Living at JC Penney
Bride’s Necklace: antique
Bride’s Earrings: borrowed from sister
Groom and groomsmen’s tuxes:
Food: Appetizers and plated dinner with several options
Favors: Caramel apples from…
Cake: Cupcakes from…
Flowers: friend of bride
Photographer: Andy Wakeman Photography (these are not his photos)
Officiant:

(Robin, help me fill in the details!)