Drew's best friend from high school got married in New Orleans this past weekend and we had the privilege of sharing his special day with him. Tim and Amy did a fantastic job planning this wedding! Every single detail was carefully planned and executed. It was a very elegant black and white wedding, straight out of wedding magazines. Enough of that...you'll see for yourself in the 41 pictures that follow!
We arrived in New Orleans on Friday with just enough time for Drew to give Tim his very special wedding gift.
A vintage record player complete with 8 track and radio!
He loved it!
He also loved the records. (A few Beatles, Sinatra, and Ted Nugent!)
Tim had a great vinyl collection, but lost it in Katrina.
Speaking of Katrina, I couldn't resist taking a picture of this bumper sticker in the parking lot of the rehearsal.
After the rehearsal, we drove to Ralph's in the Park for the rehearsal dinner. We had the event room upstairs reserved, with a great view of City Park. There was another surprise waiting for Tim and Amy when we arrived. Tim's Mom had made all these little dioramas depicting the story of Tim and Amy. The first one, of course, was how they met. (Remember from their wedding shower post, they met on set "Barefoot In The Park," where they played a newlywed couple.)
They tiny frame on the wall was ACTUALLY a real picture from the set. Look closely, Tim and Amy are on the left!
This cake was sitting next to the first diorama. (It was supposed to say "Keep your socks off")
Next: the engagement. Tim proposed in Central Park in NYC.
The Wedding: Complete with matching shoes for the bride!
This one had to do with a fortune that Amy once had read for her. Something about her living in Paris with 5 kids! (The lovely couple are honeymooning in Paris right now!)
Tim's little sister, Kate, and I waiting on dinner.
The bride and her mother-in-law. Please check out their FABULOUS shoes!
Now I'd like to take a moment and brag on the food at Ralph's. If you ever find yourself in New Orleans, go.run. EAT THERE! The appetizers alone are worth the trip. We had fried eggplant with cajun sauce, a fried green tomato with a shrimp on top, and boudin sausage balls with pepper jelly glaze. So good! The rest of the meal was just as delish. Ok, now on to the big day....
Drew and I drove back over to New Orleans early on Saturday and had lunch with the groom and all his friends at Jaxson's Brewery. (Another yummy meal: I had a shrimp Poboy) Then it was back to the Bourbon Orleans hotel to get ready for the ceremony.
Tim's 2 younger brothers and friend were with us and they couldn't help posing for some future facebook profile pics.
(You could say they were enjoying the tux!)
Drew helping the groom with his pocket scarf.
Zach and Katie waiting for family pictures.
The ceremony was held at Rayne United Methodist Church, which was built circa 1868. It was gorgeous!
A few ceremony shots...
Groomsmen
No one ever thinks to get the grooms face when he sees his bride for the first time! (It's one of my favorite moments in a wedding!)
exchanging of rings
The kiss
Aww! They are so happy together!
The groom's family
Linda, after the ceremony, deemed herself the honorary flower girl. :)
wedding party
I couldn't resist a picture of me and Drew. Somehow we always forget to take one!
I like the random moments too...
I tried to get a full length shot of Amy's beautiful dress.
This was probably the best tasting cake I've EVER had. (That's a very bold statement, but true!)
another shot of the cake. This time with a flash.
The groom's cake was a surprise for Tim....Fenway Park for the red sox fan!
The ballroom at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
First Dance
cutting the cake
One of the highlights, and another surprise for the evening, was a little dance number put on by the groom's family. They did a production called "Tim's life in song." It was complete with choreography and everything. This particular picture was from the "Walk This Way" portion on the lyrics "give me a kiss."
A reenactment of the proposal.
After the reception, I'm pretty sure this cake ended up in the boys' room!
Patrick ended up with lots of roses!
What a great wedding! Tim and Amy, you did a wonderful job and we are so happy for you both! Have fun in Paris!
