Mar + Jonah = The Geislers.

 Tuesday, Aug 9

Mar and Jonah's Wedding Day.

Their sealing was scheduled for 1pm, and Mar and I needed to be at the temple an hour before that. We drove to Shi's house so she could work her make-up magic.

 I curled her hair, but Shi did the final look. I tell people all the time that styling is not my forte. Shilo did such a beautiful job - on such a beautiful subject.♥

Things went smoothly, and we made it to the temple on time.

The sealing was beautiful.

I'm sad that Nora and Brooks are hidden in this pic :-(

The day was HOT. Everyone stayed in the shade as much as possible when not needed for pictures.

After all the group photos, everyone left except for Mar, Jonah, Hailey (she was filming for the video), the photographers, and me. I followed them all around the temple grounds, spreading out the dress, and adjusting Mar's veil and hair. It was a hot and sweaty job, but I was happy to do it.

Behind the scenes.

Once the temple photos were done, I think Mar and Jonah went to grab some lunch before heading to the reception center for more pictures.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

So many people were helping to get ready for the reception.

Rachael and Lex put the dried flowers on the cake, and did a beautiful job.

Rebecca arranged flowers and help set up the front area.

(I definitely feel like a big girl next to her haha)

I got very few pictures of my sister Jill, who literally was the lifeline for the whole event.

She picked up the flowers from the florist, she came early to help set up tables and chairs, tablecloths and centerpieces, she set up the s'mores bar and the food bar. She pretty much did it all. 

Thank you, dear sister ♥

While all that busy-ness was going on at Southworth Hall, the bridal party gathered for more pictures.

I can't thank EVERYONE enough who came, supported, and helped with the reception.

I love you all!

My one picture of Jill... working away. I love and appreciate her SO. MUCH.

Let's get this party started!

Mar's Mission President came. Love that.

Love these supportive ward members.

Mar sang the sweetest song to Jonah.

Forever Like That

I know someone recorded it... I will hunt it down.

Cutting the cake.

Bouquet toss.

Father/daughter dance.

First dance.

The dancing was the perfect end to the reception. Little Billy rocked it with the grands.

The send-off.

Mar told us later (much later) that she was actually feeling super sick at this point in the evening. She hid it well! She ended up throwing up after they left while they were changing cars. You always need a good story for your wedding day, right?

It was a beautiful day.

Definitely worth the all the effort.

So glad it's done ;-)

Wedding week.

The invitations:

Not the greatest quality since I had to screenshot it. It's ridiculous that I need a subscription to modify my own pdfs in any way. Not doing it.

Friday, Aug 5

Centerpiece mock-up.

Bottle-gathering bar hopping.

This bar was our favorite. The first thing Jill said to the nice {female} bartender working there was, "We've never been in a bar before!" The bartender let us go through what empty bottles she had, and kindly offered to save the weekend stash for us to pick up on Monday.

We also purchased the fruit for the reception, and were blessed to find amazing cantaloupe, grapes, pineapple, and strawberries at Sam's Club. Such a tender mercy.

Saturday, Aug 6

Brooks turns one {month old}.

I dropped off Ellis' birthday gift.

He had turned 5 a couple days before.

Where does the time go?

Scarlett had made this awesome balloon garland from his birthday balloons and some good ol' masking tape. That girl has skills ♥

We helped Mar and Jonah move into their {Call Family-owned} apartment in Logan.

Jill came with us and helped me clean the kitchen. We reminisced about our time at these very same apartments back in our USU days.

Bill switched the swing of the refrigerator door - it no longer opens away from the kitchen, but towards it... 

So. Much. Better.

Sunday, Aug 7

Britt came over in the evening and we worked away on the signs for the reception.

I couldn't have pulled it off without the help of these two amazing ladies and Billy-my-hero, who may or may not have made a Walmart run on a Sunday night because we didn't have enough vinyl.

The ox was definitely in the mire haha.

Monday, Aug 8

Everything else day.

Jill and I had picked up the flowers... Friday? Saturday? We were again so blessed to find what we needed at Trader Joes. What we couldn't find, a florist we met there offered to get for us at a wholesale place. Another tender mercy.

Jill arranged flowers while I frosted the wedding cake.

YES.

I made the wedding cake.

I can't believe it myself.

I have watched so many how-to YouTube videos my brain is spinning.

My next door neighbor had a baby at home in the middle of our prep. Mar noticed the fire truck next door, and went out to inquire if everything was okay. Yep, just my cute young neighbor giving birth. Her midwife didn't show up in time, so her mom panicked and called for help. Momma and baby were doing just fine.

At this point of wedding prep, I seriously just look forward to being DONE. I'm so excited for the big day, but also know it involves careful timing, a clear mind, so. much. help., attention to detail, and extra special attention to Mar Mar. And it would be nice if I could feel and look... okay haha. 

We shall see.

The big day is tomorrow.

It's going to be AWESOME.

Her Main Squeeze - a bridal shower for Mar.

 

The spread:

Unfortunately I didn't snap many pics of the group... bummer! I'm glad I captured Wonderful Sweet Scarlett enjoying her macaron ♥

The games we played:

Lex found the games - they were simple and fun.

Jonah joined us for the final game - the Shoe Game.

Mar and Jonah were very good at this game.

We all enjoyed loving on Brooks ♥

Love these beautiful girls of mine! I wish Tay and Nae lived closer, and that Nae could have been there. I am always grateful for their help in all areas of party planning. They're the best.

I'm so grateful that so many family and friends took the time to come and celebrate Mar and her upcoming wedding.

I love that girl ♥