It was a beautiful day on July 13th – a little humid, but partly sunny and not too hot.

I will sprinkle photos throughout my words on this post – there are lots!!

They are so beautiful though!!

Our photographer is SO talented!!!

Just look at all of these beautiful “details” she captured!

Us girls headed to the church pretty early that day to meet the hairstylist that was doing Addie Mae’s hair.

We all got ready together and it was a very special time!

Scottie and Addie had planned a “first look,” which was going to be followed by family photos, so we all needed to be ready by noon!

I will admit, I was not a fan of this whole “first look” thing at first!

Call me old fashioned, or just call me old, ha, ha!

But once I really thought about the fact that Scottie and Addie wanted to do this, I KNEW it was the right thing for THEM.

And it was!

Perfectly perfect!!

And a joy to watch!!

My make-up was already ruined, just saying!

Family photos were up next, and I am here to tell you, these photographers work HARD.

Our photographer, Kellyn, had a second shooter with her that day to help her!

Getting family photos was no small feat!!

Look how good they are though!!

Most of us headed back inside to cool off at this point, but the bridal party loaded up in a van to quickly get some photos at a different location!

These are my favorites!!!

What am I saying, they all are my favorites!!

Guests started arriving before we knew it!

Time was seriously flying by – this day went SO fast.

Just like that it was time to walk down the aisle!!!

Scottie and Addie had so many special moments sprinkled throughout the ceremony.

I will always remember how we started the ceremony with everyone standing and worshipping together.

We sang In Christ Alone and Here I am to Worship.

It was BEAUTIFUL.

My sweet hubby finally allowed all his emotions to come to the surface right as he gave Scottie Addie’s hand at the front of the aisle, and was literally sobbing during these two songs.

Seeing your children get married is tough on your heart strings!!

In the BEST possible way!!

But he made me cry too!

Our Pastor’s charge to the bride and groom was powerful.

SO well said.

One of my other favorite very special moments was when my daughter-in-law, Kamryn, sang “The Blessing” while Chad played the guitar and our friend, Liz, played the piano.

Us parents were praying over our daughter and son while this song was being sung, and I will never forget how wonderful that time was!

So so special!

The music was so incredibly beautiful too – Liz is a very talented pianist, who didn’t even have any sheet music in front of her at all!

Blake walked Addie down the aisle to Liz playing “The Goodness of God” and I will never again be able to hear or sing that song without crying!!

Once the kiss, the dip (smile!!), and the pronouncement were done, we basically ran out of that sanctuary!

SO many hugs and tears of congratulations!!

This was a very quick, but very sweet time for our families!!

We had a receiving line and I am SO glad we did!

It was wonderful to see everyone who was there, and meet the ones we did not know!

After the receiving line, Scottie and Addie headed out for a few photos at yet another location very close by, and then it was time to start the reception!

I heard so many kind comments about how beautiful everything looked.

I also had several friends tell me that you could see Addie’s fingertips all over the beautiful touches that were everywhere.

It was true!!

Planning all of these special little details came so easily to Addie and we enjoyed seeing it all come together!

The bride and groom were back quick, and I rallied one of Scottie’s brothers to announce them to the reception!

Scottie and Addie cut their cake right away.

Did you already guess?

OF COURSE Addie smashed that cake in Scottie’s face!

I knew she would!!

All of Scottie’s brothers each drove their car all the way from New York to Wisconsin.

They all snuck out of the reception to get these photos – and I LOVE THEM!

It was a joy to spend time with Scottie’s family!!

It seemed like two seconds later it was time for the send off.

It was a FUN send off though!

We had bubble machines!!

I love how the photos of this turned out!

And then….we had to say goodbye.

Scottie and Addie were headed off on their honeymoon for the next two weeks!

What a bitter sweet time!!

We WERE (and are!) SO HAPPY FOR THEM!!!

Oh goodness, how to end this post.

I will speak for myself when saying that I have prayed for Addie’s husband and this very day for years upon years.

Prayers upon prayers upon prayers.

Addie Mae lived out her single years as the most content, focused, purposeful, joyful, and Godly young woman – and to see the Lord bless her efforts makes my heart about burst!!

The blessing is Scottie.

They are MEANT for each other – and watching them start their lives together has been the absolute best thing.

They are shining the brightest light and they don’t even know that they are!

We love Scottie so very much, and I thank the Lord for him so often.

One more photo to add here through my tears…

Mr. and Mrs. Scottie Stipe, YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PAIR.

We couldn’t be more thrilled for you both!!

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING, YOU TWO!!!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

I think I will enjoy this trip down memory lane more than anyone else who sees this post!!

Goodness, what a wonderful season we have been in!

Scottie is ONE IN A MILLION and we love him to pieces!

The Thursday before the wedding, the guys took Scottie out to eat and to ride go carts, so all of the girls came here to enjoy the evening.

We had the best time!!

There were already projects being completed and piles being made that day for our BIG day Friday when it was time to set up the church.

Friday morning started with a big pancake breakfast and a very excited bride and groom!!!!

We got everything we needed for the church into five vehicles, I believe.

We had SO much help and I could never say thank you enough to everyone!

When we arrived at the church, everyone just worked all together to make everything happen!!

It was AMAZING!!

There was one moment, late in the afternoon, when we realized we had not even started to frost the hundreds of cupcakes…

Blake, Tate, Eliza and I ran home to get some things needed, like an electric mixer, and by the time we returned they already had all of the vanilla cupcakes done!!

They had whipped all of that frosting by hand!

Let me just say I was so glad I had taken aprons to church, ha, ha!

Before long, things were really coming together!

I walked around taking some quick photos with my phone right before the rehearsal started that night.

I just LOVE every detail – all planned by Addie and Scottie – and it just “felt” like them in so many ways.

I was so overwhelmed with emotions – this was it!!!

The day we had been praying for for SO long!!

Look how beautifully it all came together!!

Pretty soon it was time for everyone to change and clean up for the rehearsal dinner!

We had brought all of our clothes and get ready stuff to the church for that.

Everyone looked so nice!!!

And Addie’s bestie and bridesmaid arrived!!

And my bestie and her family arrived too – her daughter was going to play the piano for the wedding!

I was SO happy to have her there, but I do not even have a photo!!

Here is the most important thing I packed for the wedding, ha, ha!

And yes, I had them ready for the rehearsal too.

After we practiced the wedding ceremony a couple of times, we went down the hall to another kitchen area to have the rehearsal dinner.

Scottie’s family was so gracious to host this dinner!

It was lovely and very enjoyed!

There was an opportunity to speak on Scottie and Addie’s behalf, and many took that opportunity and shared.

That was my favorite part!!

Scottie and Addie also gave gifts to everyone in their bridal party and those serving them on their big day.

Briar was the flower girl, and was very excited to receive a gift!!

Just like that, it was Saturday!!

I will share a few snapshots that people shared with me…but my next post will be FULL of the most beautiful photos from our amazing photographer (and friend)!!

We received Scottie and Addie’s wedding photo gallery just last week, and they are SO AMAZING!!

Stay tuned for the rest of the story!!

It was the most WONDERFUL day!!

To God be the Glory!!!