Congratulations Mike and Katie!

This weekend Travis and I traveled to Perrysburg, OH for his cousin Mike's wedding.

Gorgeous setting!

The wedding was perfomed at St. Rose Catholic Church which reminded me of St. Martin of Tours here in Louisville. Since we were not allowed to take pics during the ceremony I'll post a link to the photographer's site when their photos are available. There were so many personal touches, including her brother singing during the ceremony.



The reception was held at Toledo Country Club. The weather was perfect and we all got a little sun being outside. It was a perfect place to enjoy appetizers and wait for the couple to arrive. Due to that convenient fact that the country club sits on the Maumee River, the bride and groom arrived to the reception by boat. Look closely (I mean really closely) and you can see the bride waving excitedly as they pulled up to the dock.







Inside, the tables were titled after significant parts of their life. We were at the "Xtra Lease" table, the company for which Mike works. The cake was decorated with white scroll work and read, "Happily Ever After."

Gorgeous couple!

Mike and Katie were both glowing all day. Katie is very organized and Mike is very spontaneous so they fit well together. They are another example that there is a force that guides us to meet our soul mate. For some it is the Internet, for others like this couple it was a cruise ship!Katie's gown and Mike's tux were beautiful and their rings were incredible! Mike sure picked out some bling, which I guess he deserves since he is going to have to wear it for the rest of his life.

Gorgeous first dance!

For their first dance, Katie recorded "When You Say Nothing at All." The sun was coming across the sky perfect as they danced.



Although the song is saying that the silent times mean so much, I thought it was ironic that they talked throughout the dance! :)

Gorgeous mother-son dance!

Vicky SAID that she was not looking forward to being the center of attention during this dance but that doesn't seem the case in this video. Sorry it is sideways (I forget I can't rotate video on my camera) but you can see how much she enjoyed it!

Gorgeous toasts!

My apologies to Mr. Gannon as the pictures I took of his toast to his daughter and his new wife all have a head in the way.

Mike's dad, Big Mike, made a humorous speech that really fit his relationship with his son and what he wanted for his son's future with Katie...a strong emphasis on grandchildren! I wanted to crop this picture of his toast but I love little Mike's RED face! It almost blends in with those Stargazer lilies.



Mike's best man, Tony, made a fun toast informing us that they bonded over brownies and proclaimed himself Mike's "black brother."

Gorgeous family!

Although they were nervous, excited and exhausted, Mike's parents, Mike and Vicky, had a wonderful day. They even cut loose to "Get Low." To the window...to the wall! What a great occasion to get together with family we don't get to see as much as we'd like.

Last but not least, who can resist the Cha Cha Slide? Not me or Sonny and Pat, Travis' aunt and uncle!