Summer Full of Special Chaos!!!

Helloooooooo!!!! My goodness sakes, it's been a while, hasn't it? It's absolutely incredible how time flies and and you're not quite sure where it went or how much money it cost to get there!! :) This summer has been just that....we all know we got married in June (#best.day.ever!), however we have been blessed to witness so many nuptials this summer with one more special wedding in just one week. But honestly, with all these social obligations (it's tough having so many friends), our summer has been chaos so say the least. In fact at the wedding we went to last weekend in Beaver Creek, CO (see below....STUN-NING) our wedding photographer was this couple's photog as well and he caught a picture of AK (now known as "the hubs"....weird) and myself shaking hands as if we were meeting for the first time, because truthfully that's how it feels as our door constantly revolves and we hope to end up in the same place at the same time. I would LOVE to know how many frequent flier miles we racked up this summer, and thankfully I don't manage our money, because I would HATE to see what they all cost.....thankful again for "the hubs!!" Anyhow, despite all that it has been a summer to remember and not to mention a summer of love. So without further ado, let me introduce to you all our wonderful friends who were bride and grooms this summer:

In May, my great friend Timmy Zern got married and officially kicked off wedding season. This wedding was perfectly done and Kaitlin and her mom did a wonderful job transforming your standard hotel ball room to something just their own. In addition to the perfect wedding deccos, we had the time of our lives. It was such a blast hanging out with old friends, and I was lucky Andy married me after that, as I'm pretty sure my good guy friends caught him up on the last 15+ years of my life.....you know all those moments and memories you purposely leave out of conversation....yeah he heard it all!!! Such a great night!! Congrats again Tim and Kaitlin!!!
**sidenote** I did not take one picture the night of their wedding, because we were too busy laughing and catching up with good friends, so I stole this off Tim's Facebook account!! But aren't they so cute!?!?!? 

so happy!!! 

Next up was Chi-town and we were so excited.....not only to return for a visit, but to witness one of the most anticipated weddings of 2013. Nick and Stephanie left not one detail out of what was an absolutely spectacular wedding weekend!! Picture the classically beautiful big city wedding and that was what Stephanie and Nick planned!! The weekend kicked off with a welcome party at the Arlington Heights race track for a day of horse racing, betting and getting to know all the A-list guests!! It was so fun and one of the most incredible fireworks displays I have ever seen.....did I mention they were married over the 4th of July!?? The next day we all made our way to the city and were so excited to see what wedding day had in store as the welcome party set the scene for the weekend. And it did not disappoint......The wedding was at the most beautiful church I have ever seen and the reception was held at the old historic Knickerbocker Hotel downtown Chicago.....with a backlight dance floor....who knew!?!? But honestly, these two did not leave one detail unturned and it was the most lovely celebration of two lovely people!!! Salut Steph and Nick!!!!

happy birthday America!!!

The Kay + The Benyos. We love you guys!!!

see what I mean?

The floor was so cool.....but not quite as cool as you know who??? THE BENYOS!!!

and the newlyweds at the celebration!!! and remember "the hubs" was still recovering from the scuba diving incident, hence the crazy eyes!!!

The next wedding we attended was back not only back in the Mitten, but it just so happened to be in East Lansing, also known as the home of Michigan State (lucky me, huh?? kidding, really I'm kidding). But we were there to see and be a part of Ben and Jen saying "I DO!" The hubs has some pretty close college friends so it was a great reunion with them and Ben and Jen know everyone so I'm sure they felt the love....there wedding was bigger than ours, so I would classify that as huge!!! But honestly it was the perfect mix of Midwest kindness + Southern charm (Jen and her family are from Austin, TX) and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Hip, Hip, Hooray to Ben and Jen!!! (a southern way to say congratulations!!)

The Kays.....enjoying themselves!!!

best buddies celebrating the night before!!! ;) looking good brett!

The next two to go down were Tate and Hunter. This was a pretty special occasion as I grew up with Tate and could even be known as his baby sitter for a summer or two. But seriously we are so lucky to call the Buttons our friends and quite honestly we all think of them as family!! They're the best and Tate does not fall short of that, however we are all confused about how he scored Hunter, because she is rea-lly great!?!? Either way Tate is a lucky guy and deserves the best!! ;) They were married in Clear Lake, IA which offered a perfect lake side setting for two little lake kids. And their wedding offered the laid back feel we all are accustomed to when going back to the Midwest. Their nautical theme was just perfect and in my opinion the flowers (which were ordered off etsy...so brave) and the fried chicken were the highlights of a lovely evening!! And the hubs and I were the videographers....raw talent at its finest!! Cheers, Tate and Hunter. Love you two so much!!!

AK looking like a bad a#s. hahaha. too funny.

after the ceremony!!!

the night before. rehearsal dinner. delish and the debut of my new specs.

wedding party on the dock. so awesome. i love the blue and grey combo! and those flowers!!!!

sisters, but not really, but kinda. we share a special bond.....the only girls and the babies of our families. love her!!!!!

my true family after Tater-Bug's wedding!! love!!!

Alright now that brings us up to Beaver Creek and man are we lucky to have been invited to so many amazing but different events. Laura and Brian planned for their nuptials to be shared atop of Beaver Creek on the mountain at Beno's Cabin....genius idea!!! Incredible scenery, incredible venue and incredible people made for an incredible evening and an even more incredible dance party!!! It was lovely start to finish and nothing short of a classy affair. You may peep me in my down jacket, but only for the ceremony as there was enough dancing later in the evening to keep us all warm. I would by lying if I said we weren't all over served and a bit obnoxious, but that comes along with epic celebrations and last weekend was just that. Mazel Tov Brian and Laura...a.k.a Burnham and Grauer!!

i mean really?? look at that scenery and look at that bride....stunning beauty!!!

waiting for the shuttle.

girls before the ceremony. it's cold on top of the mountain!!

right before cocktail hour!!!

Well I think that is a wrap my friends!!! That alone summarizes where we have been this summer and what we have been up to!!! We have traveled east and west too many times to count but a few things we are not short of are friends, memories, lots of love and gratitude. All our love to the ones mentioned above and we have been honored to be included on such special days. I leave you all with one wedding to go....and that is the grand finale of our good friends Bridget and Chris. Please stay tuned and I promise a recap....Mad-town style!!!