In the middle of August, I got to attend my best friend Li Yin's wedding and participate in it. It was so fun to help her prepare a little for the wedding and see the ideas come to fruition. I arrived a couple days before the wedding to help prepare for the wedding. The friday before the wedding we went to the farm to help set up the reception with the tables and set up the lights. Her wedding was on a farm of a friend of her husband's, and it was an absolutely beautiful setting. The weather could not have been more perfect for the set up and for the wedding.
The rehearsal dinner that night was great! It was at Jon's father's house. There were a lot of people there, and almost every one of them told a story about Li Yin and Jon, including me! I'm not much for public speaking so I was pretty nervous. But it wasn't too bad. The stories were all great and so sweet. You could definitely see how many people loved Li Yin and Jon. :)
The next day was the wedding! It was amazing! One of the best weddings I have ever been to. Below are a couple of pictures of the set-up. Jon made those doors standing there in the field so that Li Yin would still have the effect of the opening doors like in the church and the surprise of seeing the bride for the first time. It was a great idea.
Li Yin's wedding ceremony was set up in a circle around the altar made by Jon. I loved the set-up.
The wedding included lots of dancing, fun, laughter, and even surprise fireworks! I had so much fun and I know Li Yin and Jon enjoyed every second of it. The groomsmen gave great speeches during the reception. It was hilarious and I was laughing to the point of tears.
Li Yin and I before the wedding:
I wish Li Yin and Jon many years of happiness together! You both deserve the best. :)
