Hubby and I had the pleasure of attending one of his oldest friends’ wedding in Raleigh this weekend.
I got some really awesome photos of the couple on the dance floor thanks to some wonderful natural light.
But stepping back…
Hubby and I headed to Durham Saturday morning with Bailey in tow.
We stopped at Panera on the way to get get lunch. I opted for a salad entree to get 2 servings of veg, since I wasn’t sure how much there would be at the wedding, and I was trying to get my 3 for the day for Project Veg-Up.
(me and hubby’s mom)
After a couple hours of downtime at hubby’s mom’s house, we got glammed up to head to the wedding!
The guests were given ice cold water – one plain and one with fruit – to sip on during the wedding…
…which was outdoors.
The weather was hot, but so beautiful! Look at that green grass and those blue skies!
With Project Veg-Up still on my mind, I was extra happy to see the wide assortment of fruits at the pre-party before the reception. I always love fruit platters, but I really dug into this one, filling my plate with watermelon, pineapple, melon, and strawberries – lots of my faves.
The reception room was gorgeous. I loved the tall windows and all the natural light.
We had table #9.
This was possibly my first wedding where I didn’t know anyone but hubby and his mom (my MIL is great friends with the parents of the groom). Luckily, we had some really cool peeps at our table. 
I loved the cute story behind the couple’s Scrabble-themed favors.
And soon enough, the couple came out for their first dance.
The lighting was awesome and made the bride and groom look like they were glowing!
Aren’t they cute?
For eats, we had salads…
…and I had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and crisp tender green beans.
Plus this times 2. 
After some dancing (where I may or may not have led the wedding in Cupid Shuffle, Zumba-instructor style lol ), we called it a night and gave our best to the happy couple.
And another fun play on a wedding tradition – the couple opted for wedding “Guest Libs” (like “Mad Libs”). Neat!
Congrats Bryan and Brie!
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What’s the most unique guest book you’ve seen at a wedding?
Besides enjoying some natural healing outdoors, good eats always make things better. Here are some more get-well-eats I’ve been enjoying:
Emergen-C
More raw cacao oatmeal
This time with a yummy chocolate + coconut flavor combo.
Almonds for crrrrunch!
Mom’s Get Well Soup
Always a winner.
Turkey melt with deli goods from Earthfare.
Salad and grass-fed-beef spaghetti.
Check out the different the background color makes. Here it is with a white background.
And now dark wood!
Which do you like better: white or wood background?
I love look-backs. If only I were a video guru, I’d do some crazy video like the time-trick videos they did in Titanic…those were so cool.
When hubby and I were in the Bahamas last week, I couldn’t help but be reminded of scenes from our wedding in 2008 as we passed familiar places. Here are some of my favorite then and now photos from our wedding in 2008 to our Bahamas vacation in 2010:
NOTE: 2008 photos are by my wedding photographer and 2010 by me or hubby
2008 couples photoshoot:
2010 photos on my spa day:
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2008 couples photoshoot:
2010 another trip to the beach (and yes, I’m wearing the same skirt from our wedding couple photoshoot on vacay):
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2008 couples photoshoot:
2010 just wandering around:
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2008 bridal photoshoot:
2010 just arriving on the island:
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2008 couples photoshoot:
2010 playing around:
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2008 bridal photo shoot:
2010 leaving the pool area:
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2008 getting ready on my wedding day:
2010 blogging from the balcony:
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2008 the boys before the wedding:
2010 wandering around the hotel:
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2008 our reception dinner:
2010 the restaurant that hosted our reception is now closed *very sad face*:
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2008 our reception:
2010 the martini bar is now empty and unkept:
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2008 the patio where we our first dance:
2010 now also empty and waiting for someone to re-open our reception restaurant (I’m crossing my fingers it’s reopened by the time we go back):
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2008 a walk on the beach:
2010 the beach near sunset – our last beach trip of our 2010 vacation:
…and they lived happily ever after.
I know you guys are dying to see what was in the bag yesterday (ok, probably not but that’s the coolest thing to me…lol), so I’m going to brush over the eats and get to the goods!
But first, man, I had the WORST night of sleep ever last night! I think I was awake for like 4 hours of the night! Ugh! I felt like a zombie at work today! haha
Rice milk oatmeal with dates, coconut, pepitas. Coffee.
More coffee – Starbucks Monday! Grande vanilla soy latte.
Super vegged out salad:
- org romaine
- org spinach
- org baby carrots
- org grape tomatoes
- org green bell pepper
- org celery
- sunflower seeds
- hemp seeds
- Drew’s rosemary balsamic. this stuff never gets old!
Two GH Virginia rolls on the side. These would have been so much better reheated in the oven and drizzled with honey…mmm!
My co-worker left me a treat – TJ’s Seriously and Seedy Wafers. I had to try one. Delish!
Pre-workout snacks. Half a banana (b/c half the darn thing was all bruised up and icky inside) + Cashew Cookie Larabar.
Here’s what was in that bag from yesterday! A punk rock outfit for a punk rock party we had with my dance fitness group.
In class.
Leading Let Me Think About It on stage. SUCH a fun song! If you don’t do this in your class, request it! The video is online (click) by the fabulous Heather Rounds who choreographed this song.
Group shots!
Best couple!
Twins!
Serious
Not-so-serious.
Hit up Big Daddy’s post workout. Split a spiked cookies and cream milkshake 3 ways.
Started with a side salad:
- spinach
- bell pepper
- cucumber
- feta
- strawberries
- walnuts
- balsamic vinaigrette on the side
Alex’s Western burger.
Kat and I split the black bean burger. Yummers! Sweet potato fries on the side!
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Guess what today is? Me and hubby’s anniversary! Two years ago today hubby and I were in the Bahamas getting married!
You can check out photos from our wedding by clicking here. Buuut here are some more:
Pictures from my bridal portrait.
Happy 2 Year Anniversary Hubby! Love you!
