I can't believe my baby sister Kristin got married yesterday! Seriously, it seems like she should still be 5, which is way too young to be getting married, right? (Although I do vaguely remember having some sort of marriage ceremony between her and Matt Pheysey when they were about that age... Ha ha!) But despite that, I'm so excited for her and thrilled that she married such a wonderful guy! His name is Dan Walker, and we just love and adore him. He really treats her like a princess which is what she deserves. Plus, he fits into our family well. We knew he was a keeper from the start when he met our entire family and didn't run for his life! :)
The whole day was so wonderful. We were all a bit worried about the weather earlier in the week, but it turned out to be a beautiful day (I even got a bit of a sunburn!). They were married in the Bountiful temple - a temple I'd never been to before - and it was gorgeous. The views from there are awesome! So needless to say, they got some great pictures. Of course, if you've seen my sister, you just know that any picture she's in will be a great one. She is so photogenic and absolutely gorgeous! Their sealing was really nice too, and I didn't bawl like I expected to. Just a few tears... :)
After 2 hours of pictures and videography (phew!), we finally all headed out to her dinner reception at The Point in the Huntsman Cancer Institute. If you haven't been up there, you need to go! It has the best view of the entire Salt Lake Valley. The dinner was so nice and things went really well. Even the cake eating was fairly clean! :) Only a few tears once again... until the very end, that is. It just hit me all at once that she is actually married and before I knew it, I was sobbing... Darnit! I was doing so well!
The Bridesmaids (from L to R) - Ashley Akana (Kristin's close friend), me, Tiffany Garner (another close friend of Kristin's), and my sister Lindsay. Can you tell a gust of wind came through during this picture? :)
Gavin posing for the camera. He was seriously SO good the whole day. I was so proud of him.
What I'd give to look like my little sister... :)
(And kudos to our hair stylist Tara for doing such a great job on Kristin's hair. It looked gorgeous! Do you see why I drive an hour for her to do my hair?!)
Nana and Poppy with the boys. (Don't I have great looking parents?!) :)
More of the Skousen girls... (I say "girls" because my mom could pass for 30!) :)
Gavin in his tux. Isn't he the cutest thing EVER?! He was so excited to be dressed like Poppy. :)
The happy couple listening to my parents after dinner.
The cake cutting - they were actually pretty nice to each other!
Seriously, could she be any happier?! :)
Congrats again, you two! :)
10 comments:
Her dress was gorgeous! And I love the bridesmaids gowns, I don't think I have seen a dress like that, too cute!
I love her dress! It's gorgeous! Where did you get the bridesmaid dresses? I love them! They are so pretty!!!! Kristin looks so beautiful!
I didn't think your post and mine were too similar. No worries! And, btw, I don't know what "bad picture" (on my blog) you are talking about? I didn't think I put any bad pictures of you on there. I thought they were all good. However, it DOES appear that you put quite a lovely pic of me on here (the wind gust picture). This is WAR! Just kidding...
Ashlee, must I remind you (again!) that you are just as beautiful as your mom and sisters! It was a very special day for the Skousen and Walker families. Kristin was radiant...and Gavin was so well behaved (he's like a mini-adult in so many ways.) Too bad Ty had to go home for a nap - he would have loved to play in the fountain with Aiden. Love Poppy
She looks so beautiful!!! congrats to her and her new hubby. You look beautiful too. I love your hair.
Ashlee you look so gorgeous in the pictures. I love the dresses. I can't believe she is married. He seems like such a great guy and I am so happy for her. By the way you don't have to be pregnant to wear the dress. I borrowed it from my sister who bought it from Down East. I remember when Nicea wore it on Good Things Utah.
You all look so beautiful and happy! Weddings are fun, especially when they aren't your own...
Congrats Kristin! Your whole family is drop dead gorgeous. Especially you Ashlee. And your mom totally could pass for thirty. You guys have such good genes.
What an awesome day. It looks like all of the plans turned out perfect.
I want your hairstylist. I love what she did with Kristin's hair.
What a beautiful day - please tell Kristin and her new hubby congrats for me!! You look beautiful and it's not nice to put the bride to shame like that. :) I'm so sorry I missed your birthday, I feel bad. I hope you had a happy one and I hope all is going well with Greg's new job!
I loved spending the day with you!
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