Vann and I had a beautiful wedding. I know, I’m partial, but how can you argue brisket, country music, and blue vintage Justin cowboy boots? Oh yes…I wore them, during our reception and all through the night. They matched the blue sash on my Amsale dress (found for a steal at a wedding dress sample store in the ‘burbs) and also the cake – replicated to look like the back of the dress, bow and all. And the groom’s cake? None other than the General Lee from “The Dukes of Hazzard”.
We were married in the amazing Truett Seminary chapel on Baylor’s campus. The weather was pristine and our wedding pics were the smartest investment we’ve ever made (aside from the girls of course). Jennifer Hudson, who now heads up Olive Avonlea photography in Boston (oooh, Kelly, FYI!) took the most phenomenal shots that day. (Look at her website under “Flutter”, #65, “Grace”, #68, “Ever After”, #’s 7, 20, and 34!)
After our honeymoon traveling through Italy, we settled into Vann’s condo in downtown Chicago, 401 E. Ontario, on the 29th floor. Having never lived in a high-rise building with amenities I now understand the pull of the in-house dry cleaner and gym. I do miss rolling out of bed and making the short trek to the 50th floor to work out (not that I did it that much in those days, mind you).
Vann likes to say that I “hated” the condo, but that’s not the case. My biggest problem with it was that it was so far from all of our friends and church. It was on the other side of Chicago, so even having people over was a huge commitment – my girlfriends had to either cab it or have Vann drive them home. On the other hand, living downtown was very cool and urban and we were steps from Nordstrom.
The winter was especially hard because I was commuting to Lincoln Square (where we now live) to nanny and was also newly pregnant with Charlie at the time. We ultimately decided it was time to sell our 800 square foot home and rent on the north side as we prepared for the arrival of our first baby girl.
We got our kitties in that condo. It was our first home! No matter what he says, I do remember it fondly. No, rrrreeeeallllyyy honey, I do.
I am obsessed with your wedding pics- so great to know she is located here if ever we need a little photo shoot action in our family! 🙂
Your wedding was absolutely lovely and a fun time too. All the way to the end when Heather and I almost tripped over a planter backing away from the limo, trying to squeeze in one last goodbye.