They Do

Last weekend I went to Nashville to celebrate my cousin's wedding. My cousin, Jeff, married Angela in the most beautiful outdoor setting. Luckily, the weather was warm (yet muggy) and the rain cleared in time for the evening. The ceremony and reception took place at a charming country estate called Cedarwood. Everything about this wedding was unique and enchanting.



The guests waited for the ceremony to begin while a violinist and guitarist played Beatles' songs softly in the background. Yellow, blue and white flowers decorated the aisle and archway while a white farm fence framed the background. Jeff and his groomsmen wore chocolate brown suits that could not be more fitting for the event. Angela looked amazing in her dress and vail - just see the photo below.



After the ceremony the guests waited in the front lawn of the Yarbrough House where candles hanged from the trees in mason jars. A "Southern" lemonade was served with cheese and crackers. That lemonade was SO delicious (despite my dislike for Jack Daniels or any brand of whiskey.) I lost count of how many mason jars of it I drank. Mason jars - the perfect way to serve lemonade in the South. The bride and groom greeted us later, and dinner was served. Oh, the dinner...where do I start? Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, sliced pork, green beans - YUM, simply put.



The reception took place between the Yarbrough House and the guest cottage on a stone terrace that was covered by a white tent. Yellow, blue and white flowers decorated the white linen tables. Guests had little bags of personalized M&Ms with Jeff and Angela's name and wedding date on them. There was also a crossword puzzle for each guest with fun clues about the couple. Jeff and Angela had their first dance to Danny's Song. The chatter rose in the background while they danced, but the couple didn't know any different. They were having their moment, and it was so romantic.

The night continued on with wonderful music, hand selected by my cousin I'm sure. The music was too good and not the typical wedding song line-up. Thank goodness, because I don't think I could live through another Electric Slide. Another wonderful selection of the reception, the wedding cake. Each tier was a different flavor (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla) - absolutely delicious. Jeff and Angela ended the evening walking through a procession of guests holding sparklers. They pulled away in a red old-fashion car (not sure the year/model.) The guests left soon after and the lightning and thunder began as we all headed back to our hotels.



The wedding was amazing, and it was such a pleasure to be there for the celebration. I'm so happy for Jeff and Angela, and look forward to having Angela at more family gatherings. I wish the wonderful couple all the best! Cheers!

I will try to post better photos of the wedding, but this is what I have for now.