Let the Party Begin!

Once the reception started, the dance floor was filled with fun for the ENTIRE evening! Everyone had a fabulous time! Yes, that is Randy on stage with the band and yes, Avery fell asleep right in the middle of the dance floor in my arms. She was pooped from all of the excitement!

Hide Away Beach Coctail Party

The cocktail party was outside on the pool deck overlooking the ocean before everyone went inside for the party to begin. Can you hear the steel drums playing?

Beach Pictures

Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take any pictures of the ceremony. Ashton and Avery held hands and WALKED down the isle perfectly. At the rehearsal they ran down the isle, so we stressed the fact that they needed to walk on the special day. After the ceremony, we rode to the reception where pictures were taken on the beach.

The Big Day!

Everyone was very excited about the day that was going to unfold ahead of them. The weather was beautiful and we were ready to get this day started!

Friday Night After Party

After the sunset cruise we all came back to the hotel to continue the celebration! I think the pictures speak for themselves!

Friday Evening Sunset Cruise

Friday evening the guests enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise off the lagoons on Marco Island. Ashton and I spotted a dolphin diving below the bow of the boat as we were cruising the waters! We were both very excited!

Rehearsal Luncheon Marco Island Yacht Club

What an amazing wedding weekend! I'm not just saying this because she is my sister, but Lauren was truly a breathtakingly beautiful bride, and Joe is definitely her prince charming. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures from the Welcome cocktail party that was on Thursday evening, but here are a few from the rehearsal lunch.

Maya & Gavin's Costume Party

We were invited to Maya and Gavin's first annual costume party. All of the children were dressed up in character and they enjoyed playing outside, making pumpkin people out of construction paper and of course eating the chocolate cupcakes!

Linvilla Orchards

We thoroughly enjoyed our annual trip to Linvilla Orchards. We went on a hayride, the kids went on a pony ride, and of course we picked out our pumpkins. Now we get to carve them!