Nick & Casi's Wedding

Caralie and I flew out to Georgia two weeks ago to attend my brother Nick's wedding. I'd been frantically trying to finish their quilt (it's become a tradition for me to give my siblings a quilt when they get married - I try to do it in the bride's colors if I can), and actually finished sewing on the binding the night before:

The wedding was held at the Solarium in Decatur, which is the site of the original Scottish Rite Children's Hospital:
It was beautiful and located near Fernbank Museum. Casi's brother Cain and his girlfriend Summer spent most of the day hanging up these awesome tissue flowers:
Nick and Casi both spearheaded the decorating:
Casi has past experience in the floral industry and new exactly what she wanted and how to get it/do it:
My family did whatever she she needed, from cutting up lemons:
To making centerpieces:
Poor Lisa got the short end of the stick and had to steam all the tablecloths, but eventually got to help with the decor:
Here's the almost-ready room:
And I just have to show you what the bride was wearing while spending hours setting up her wedding:
Dude, if I wore those I'd fall over and break a hip! She can rock them though.

Since my nephew was in a happy mood and his little family was color-coordinated for the day, we went outside and took some quick photos:
He's a happy boy when you snort like a pig.

Finally it was time for the ceremony. Unfortunately most of my photos are blurry and out of focus, but I have these two of Casi and Nick:

Woo hoo!!! The cutest couple ever!

And here's their first dance (wearing leis my mom flew in from Hawaii - it's tradition!):
Caralie and Summer got down with their bad selves to the Black Eyed Peas and entertained everyone with their superior dancing skills:



Then Nani took McNugget out for a spin. Of course his aunties couldn't resist his charms:
Here's a photo of me and Caralie in front of the beautiful arch Casi designed for the ceremony. I got to put the roses on!
And the happy couple, off to their honeymoon in the Dominican Republic:
I just want to say that we couldn't be happier with adding Casi to the family. When they were leaving, I told Casi that we were so excited because we knew "Nick couldn't do any better."

Uh, that sounds really stupid, Chanelle. Open mouth, insert foot. What I meant, Casi, is that Nick couldn't have found a better match for him. You are so kind and funny, creative and beautiful. We are just as in love with you as he is. I wish we lived closer so we could spend a lot more time with you two. You are both so talented and intelligent and special. Thank you for letting us be a part of your amazing day.