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Well ladies, I am alive. It is Wednesday and I am just beginning to feel normal again. 
For those of you who were not aware that my BFF Leah Bear become a Mrs. this past weekend, WHERE THE HECK HAVE YOU BEEN? 😉
Weddingpalooza is what I shall term the weekend, as it was THE most fun wedding EVER
Hands down. 
We started things Thursday with the CATS game, and they didn’t let up until late Sunday evening. Yes SUNDAY evening. 
Friday we had the Bridesmaids luncheon…
1. Our adorable monogrammed towel wraps, from none other than lovely Marley Lilly
2. Our BEYOND precious mono bags from Pomegranate. 
After our perfect luncheon at Dudleys, we were off to get our tootsies done at the nail salon. 
Mimosas for all! WOOP WOOP!
Sidenote; can we discuss how adorable Leah looks? 
Then came the rehearsal dinner…
1. NOT planned. Somehow half the bridesmaids showed up in coral. 
2. The lovey birds during their toasts etc. 
3. Fans. SO smart. It was flirtin’ with 100 degrees outside, and you KNOW Lou don’t get down with sweating. 
4. The rehearsal dinner was at Jed’s parents. It was perfection. So “Father of the Bride” if you will. 
{My dress was from Forever 21, by way of  Carol!)
Here is a sneak peak at some of the AMAZE photos that my favorite photog captured. Alicia, you are the bomb.com sister!
{all images from Aesthetiica Photogrpahy}
Amazing right? Leah you were BEAUTIFUL, and Jed, you ain’t so bad yourself cutie pie! Without getting too sappy here, thanks to you both for letting me be a part of your special day. Best wedding I have ever been a part of (y’all know I been in umpteen of ’em!!) Love you both SO MUCH!! 
Now one more thing from ‘professional bridesmaid LouLou’….
My advice? DO NOT leave the next morning for your honeymoon. 
Leave the following day so you can have a post-wedding-day party at your friends parents McMansion and spend 8 hours in the hot tub, followed by a basement dance party! 
The following is from my friend Jennifer’s dad … hysterical. 
Well said Mr. Warren, well said. 
xoxo
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  1. Rachel says:

    Gah… now I really DO wish I could've been there! 😉
    Looks like a blast!
    XOXOX
    Also, I'm obsessed with that pic of y'all in front of the houses. No wonder everyone wants you as a bridesmaid! You're SO pretty!

  2. Beth says:

    that looks/sounds like the best wedding of the century. love the bridesmaids dresses. my roomie is getting married this weekend but i seriously doubt her wedding will top any of that, missy! and you look gorge in all your photos per the usual. can i transplant your face and hair onto mine?

  3. Kate says:

    That wedding looks like so much fun! I love every.single. dress you had on. But, Where are those bridesmaid dresses from lady? They are too cute (and practically perfect for my wedding). Please share 🙂

  4. Bahahah ok…

    1) Your morning hair looks much like mine… I have a tendancy to sweat a little when I sleep.. eww. But this made me literally lough out loud at work.

    2)what lip color is that (coral dress pic) it's pretty!

    3)The pic of all of the bridesmaids looks like it was taken in Charleston! love! The colors all look so pretty together!

  5. Katie says:

    Leah looked stunning! You all are so pretty. This seems like one hell of a wedding! I agree with you..do not leave the day after your wedding! way too chaotic and tired.

    What is Pomegrante store and where can I find those mono purses?! SO adorable!!

  6. CALLIE says:

    I love everything about this!! It looks like perfection!! And the not is hysterical 🙂

  7. Pamela says:

    You looked gorgeous, as always! Loved all of yalls coral dresses! SO pretty! Looks like you had a blast!!

  8. Lindsey says:

    I just about died reading this post. Like literally I was so giddy with excitement with each scroll of the mouse.

    Let's recap.

    1. Your hair was DEF not right Saturday AM! I had no idea that was possible. Your hair is ALWAYS perfection.

    2. Carol popping in the reception pic, I see you and your faux braid.

    3. YOU LOOK EFFING PHENOM IN THAT "after" the rats nest hair pic. LIKE BEYOND. Is that Carrie Underwood make-up tutorial face?

    4. I really don't know that I've seen a more stunning bride. Loving the "mr. & mrs." pic. I believe I'll be pinning that to Pinterest.

    5. I ALWAYS say that I WILL NOT BE LEAVING THE NEXT MORNING! Holy hangover hell to the no. I will have a brunch the next day with all my hungover friends and a hot tub party may be added to that agenda. I love that email he sent. wuahahaha.

    Over and out –
    Lindsey Lee Lou Lou the 1st
    XOXO

  9. Dutchess Roz says:

    Great post missy about what looks to be a FAB weekend! Love the green themed bridesmaids dresses and that polka dot dress, too cute!
    I cant wait until all my friends start getting married (am attending 2 next year YAY!) because they look like sooooo much fun. xoxo Roz

  10. Glitterista says:

    What a blast! Everyone looks absolutely amazing in every single picture. I thought it was so cute to have the bridesmaids semi-match for the rehearsal until I read it was a coincidence–how funny! I want one of those adorable monogrammed bags for myself. 😉

  11. Looks like a fab time…loving all of the pictures. And that Kentucky blue is YOUR color girl! Rock it!

  12. those bridesmaid dresses are adorable..lovling the color!! It looks like y'all def had so much fun!! and girl you look gorgeous in that after picture!! oh and the email from your friends dad..toooo funny!! xo

  13. Emma says:

    This looks like so much fun! You seem like you have a great bunch of friends.

    http://iamthechaser.blogspot.com

  14. Day Old News says:

    Whoever is in front of you in the luncheon photo needs to learn the sorority girl squat for photos. I like that the song was timed perfectly for my read of the post. Looks like you had as much fun as ever.

  15. Samantha says:

    The wedding looks like it was a blast 😉 And the fans. OmG so adorable. I wish I would have thought of those for my wedding!
    xo
    Samantha

  16. I love the bridesmaids photo where you're all looking at each other. Way too cute!
    ~Lesley

  17. Anna & Kirby says:

    Wow what a weekend! Everything from the rehearsal dresses, the day-of dresses, hair, hot tub fun… all a blast! Great post about a great time 🙂

  18. Stephanie says:

    I'm pretty sure she's THE most gorgeous bride I've ever seen in my life. Seriously?? It looks like someone pulled these pics out of magazine. This Alicia chick is legit too and needs to make her way to TX when all my girls get married.

    The hot tub letter from the dad had me dying. 7 fake fingernails…hahaha. Sounds like what happens after prom…

  19. Stephanie says:

    I'm pretty sure she's THE most gorgeous bride I've ever seen in my life. Seriously?? It looks like someone pulled these pics out of magazine. This Alicia chick is legit too and needs to make her way to TX when all my girls get married.

    The hot tub letter from the dad had me dying. 7 fake fingernails…hahaha. Sounds like what happens after prom…

  20. Whitney says:

    Gorgeous… you look so much like Carrie Underwood in those pics. Has the Blogger Meetup email at Keeneland been sent out yet?

  21. I heart that all of you showed up in coral. It's my very favorite color and if I had of been there, I would've been wearing it too! You go to some fun weddings!!

  22. looks like you all had tons of fun!

  23. OMG! I so have hair like that after a rough night of sleep. glad I am not the only one! Looks like fun funf un

  24. Venassa says:

    Those are the some amazing wedding photos! I wish she could be my photographer.
    Sounds like the wedding (and post-wedding hot tub party!) was a blast. You looked gorgeous, as always!

  25. LB says:

    Good lord girl, your morning hair is cracking me up!!

  26. Chelsea says:

    That wedding looks absolutely perfect. I adore the pretty, green dresses! I can't believe a bunch of you showed up wearing coral dresses!! Amazing 🙂

  27. Mrs. WASP says:

    Oh my heart, she made such a beautiful glowing bride if I ever saw one and y'all must have had such a time! XX

  28. Tricia says:

    Oh.My.Goodness….you girls rocked it! Love all your dresses. Everyone looks gorgeous. Really sounds like you gals had a blast. I love wedding weekends. 🙂 And seriously, love your polka dot dress!!

  29. AMAZING! All of it… I can't even pin point one thing, because it all reeks of awesome.

  30. Candace says:

    Goodness. Do you have the most fun/ beautiful friends or what? What a blast:)You gals all looked gorgeous!

  31. you all look so gorgeous! This looks like the most fun wedding ever!

  32. Ally says:

    What a gorgeous wedding party (and bride!!)! It looked like sooo much fun!

  33. She Speaks says:

    1. LOVE Dudleys.

    2. Were you guys in Hamburg @ the nail salon? Me and my momma go there when ever I visit!

    XOXO

  34. Everything looks like it was a blast! The bridey is gorgeous, you are gorgeous, and I love the color green she chose!!! And how sweet are the monogrammed towels and bags? I need to be in a wedding to get those goodies! Yes, please. What a gorgeous bride and wedding!

  35. Jenny says:

    I had the most fun looking at this post. Oh…I'm a new follower btw. Wasssuppp? haha

    P.S. Where are the bridesmaids dresses from and whats the style do you know?? I neeeed to know. I love them so.

  36. Kristi says:

    Leah looked absolutely beautiful. She comes to our clinic as a drug rep and we all think she is just gorgeous. The wedding pics are amazing! Glad you all had such a wonderful time!

  37. Jordan says:

    Loved your post! The bridesmaid dresses are gorgeous.. Do you know who they are by and maybe the style?!

  38. melissa says:

    Gorgeous bride! Gorgeous bridal party! Gorgeous Lou Lou! Glad you had so much fun!

  39. Jes says:

    I just laughed so hard at that email that my neighbor (I live in a quadplex) came over to see what was so funny! Thanks for making our days!

  40. Raven says:

    weddingpalooza is right! What a weekend!

    that after morning hair is awesome. so you really AREN'T perfect! who knew..

    and you look GORG in green. and pink. and yellow. and prob just about every single other color.

  41. 1. gorgeous wedding, bride, and bridesmaid 🙂
    2. OBSESSED with your monogrammed tote bag! what a cute gift!

  42. Lyndsay says:

    It looks like such a fun wedding weekend! You, the bride, and the entire bridal party looked gorgeous!

    I love the "Father of the Bride" description for the rehearsal dinner. 🙂

  43. Mommy Webb says:

    Awww…Leah looks gorgeous. Wow. And so do you…….as always:)

  44. Mandy says:

    this looks like such a fun weekend!!! the wedding and rehersal dinner were simply gorgeous

  45. Café Moka says:

    Leah was a gorgeous bride!!!
    What a fun weekend!!!

  46. Gina says:

    SO many pretty girls in one place! Lucky guys! And that email made me ell oh ell!

  47. I love the note from Jennifer's dad 🙂 Perfect!

  48. Where did you get that bag? It is BEYOND presh!

  49. Darlene says:

    Wow looks like you had one amazing weekend. And P.S. I just love that email its hilarious!

  50. Lauren says:

    Loving the green dresses! And Shannon's dad in that pic..life of the party!

  51. 'Dee says:

    Beautiful and awesome and amazing and OMG your morning hair and mine could compete for a prize 🙂

    Loved.

  52. Bri says:

    That wedding looks like so much fun! LOVE the brides dress and green bridesmaid dressed!

  53. Jill says:

    First, I love your 9 dolla consignment dress 😉 Second…I'm sorry I never got to see you. Third…Leah was beautiful! When she stepped out with her dad my eyes filled up with tears! Their ceremony was so sweet, even my husband commented that he thought it was really cool the pastor had asked them "all that stuff" (his words) and incorporated it into the wedding. (Our church pastor was super old and did NOTHING extra or out of the ordinary.) He also says that if Leah buys Jed his own golf course he thinks they need to become friends, ha. So happy for them…couldn't be a sweeter couple.

    On another note, the guy that was sitting beside me at the wedding? I know I recognize him from your blog at some point. I did NOT tell him that…haha 🙂

  54. Aleyta says:

    Oh my gosh what a fun wedding!!!!

  55. Holly says:

    Hahaha oh goodness, looks like an absolute BLAST!

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