Weddings, Birthdays, and Hip flasks!

Trying to put into words my wedding day is such a difficult task and i have often pondered the thought that photos tell a story but in this case i am going to recall the lead up to the most amazing day ever!

I flew out to Chicago on the 28th March with my mum and grandad. Due to the fact that whilst i was in korea with matt our parents had planned our wedding, they sorted the venue, flowers, cake, well basically everthing to which we owe them all the thanks in the world.

I had to get my dress and all the other little things, nails, tan etc... oh and table decorations, favors etc.... Matt was not due to arrive in chicago until april 9th, so he haf escaped the bridezilla i was turning into...

During the time we were in Chcago i hung out with my grandad in chicago, went up the hancock tower and went for a few beers. My dad and ryan arrived on the same day as matt. matt flew in from korea and my dad and ryan from Heathrow. That was such a brilliant day haveing the whole family meet and get to know eathother.

April was the month for Birthdays. We had my mums, dads and father in laws in the same week..

My mum with her cake and the specially requested spelling on MUM and not MOM.


I hung out with matts friends quite a bit whilst i was there awaiting matt to arrive. They took my to bars etc.. showed me how to party in Manhattan.. oh by the way... Root beer, its not beer, its like cream soda... did anyone but me not no that???

One messy night out!! John with his groove on!


John managed to stop dancing for at least 2 minutes!


Wasted!! the night of the root beer fiasco....


Q: mayo and chips = normal?

The wedding rehearsal went really well on the night before the wedding. The groomsmen were Justin and John, the best man being Mike. Matts friends for many years and all the most brilliant group of guys.

Justin and Kozar, the rehersal night.


And then on to the wedding. We were married at St Josephs Catholic Church in Manhattan. Its was a great service, we all had fun and i had matts sister marie as my bridesmaid who was beautiful and read for us. My best mate Natalie and her boyfriend Dave flew out for the wedding and it was great to have them there. We hung out with them in chicago after the wedding and it was great to catch up.

Oh and now to the best bit... so pics i found on matts camera,
so the story goes, whilst i was making myself look pretty matt and his groomsmen and best man were taking pics in the church... I assure you these are not the professional ones that we are awaiting...

So smart...

okay!