Zach & Lizzy's Wedding Day

After a week of sunshine, the big wedding day was stormy and cold. In fact, Matt & I hoped we'd be able to find our way to the Draper Temple just by driving toward it. But, the clouds were so low and thick we couldn't see it! Thankfully Lisa helped us make it...

But, it didn't even matter what the weather was doing outside as Zach & Lizzy's smiles were so big and bright. I love that pure joy of a bride and groom. Then, just as the sealing ceremony was ending, the sun broke through the clouds and shone in through the windows. It was really gorgeous.

During the afternoon, we got everyone dressed and ready for the reception, and then decided to go to Carrabas for our "final meal". No, we weren't planning to be executed the next day. But we were going to be headed back to Sydney, and just didn't want to have to wait another year for the deliciousness of the bread and Mezzaluna Ravioli...mmmmm. The kids were just happy to have the free refills on their rootbeer. Oh the things we have to live without!

K. Back to more important things... 

The little girls just loved being near Lizzy! 

(l-r Elle, Summer, Brynley, Bailey, Aubrye & Olivia)

The reception was held in the BYU Skyroom. It turned out beautiful. We took more pictures, and just wandered around until the guests started to arrive. Come to think of it, even after the guests started to arrive we just continued wandering around :) I felt so nervous that the cake was going to get knocked over by one of the grandkids (just please don't let it be one of my children!) Taylor napped in his stroller for the first half of the reception, so that was a huge load off my shoulders (25 lbs, to be exact.) The cake was delicious, the cousins all kept each other entertained and mostly happy, Zach & Lizzy kept their smiles up & did a great job welcoming all their guests. It was a perfect night!

The cake was perched on a very very narrow pillar. I was sure it was going to have an "AFV" moment at some point. Thankfully it didn't!

(l-r: Elle, Bryson, Summer, Aubrye, Parker, Olivia, Finn, Shae)

Zach & Zach

They simply could not keep their hands off Liz...

Linda makes sure the flowers get onto all the right people. Liz's dad and his wife in the background.

Brynley, Parker and Jenni enjoy the view of Y mountain

Zach, Bryson & Ethan looking suspiciously innocent...

Dads and their babies helping each other cope :)

Taylor chugs his bottle after he & I share a piece of yummy wedding cake. Full tummies & ready for bed!

Congrats Zach & Liz! We love you guys!