Mr. and Mrs. Joyce!

In late August I had the chance to go home to California and celebrate Ryan and Renee's wedding weekend!! The extra special part was that I also got to see my family :) As soon as I landed Renee and I met up at the rental car office and chatted about all the fun details for the upcoming weekend. She dropped me off with my mom and dad and we had a wonderful family day!! We met up with Sarah and Kathy and had a delicious lunch, it was so nice to be able to see Sarah before she moved to Texas a few days later. We went shopping with Matt and Ashley and then hit up one of my favorite restaurants Lucilles! Delicious sweet tea and brisket! I also had the chance to meet Enzo- Matt and Ashleys adorable baby kitten!! Loved snuggling with him.

The following day was Renee and Ryans rehearsal dinner- full of margaritas and wonderful Mexican food. It was so much fun meeting more of Ryans family and getting to celebrate with all their friends.

Saturday morning, the day of the wedding, we all met up for a girls lunch for Renee's last single meal. We all got ready together at the hotel, it was like the old days getting all primped for school dances. Renee looked breathtaking!!!! What a beautiful bride. We all headed down to The Cannery, the wedding site, and helped set everything up. Cocktail tables with yummy gold fish crackers and swedish fish, candles and sand in the centerpieces, frisbees, and table names. It really came out perfect! It was all so beautiful against the blue backdrop off the harbor.

Beautiful view and cocktail tables

After the cocktail hour Renee and Ryan had their ceremony overlooking the water with all their friends and family watching. Karen, the officiant, also read a history of Ryan and Renee- it was so cute to hear all about how they met. This is the first kiss as husband and wife!!!

Table number and centerpiece

Me and my dad!

My amazing parents!

The 3 bridesmaids with the Bride, just missing Dani- the MOH

Mom :)

The beautiful bride! Congratulations Renee and Ryan, love you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Feeding each other a bite of dessert. It was cheesecake and creme brulee!!

It was a wonderful weekend getting to see my family and also celebrate with Renee and Ryan. Busy October coming up! Next weekend we get to see Jeffs parents & Mindi and Aaron for our cousins Bat Mitzvah! And then my parents arrive for a fall Getaway! So excited to see everyone!