On June 21, 2014 (yes i realized how overdue this is) my friend Corey married his high school sweetheart Janine. I have known and been friends with Corey since we were both awkward adolescents in band, which was 6th grade. As far as I remember knowing Corey we were always good friends. Since high school we have continued to be friends although not always seeing each other on a regular basis. His now wife and him moved to TX for a few years while Charlie and I bounced around (like the nomads we are) but we did our best to do some double dates and keep in touch. About six months before Corey's wedding I called him on my way home from work and he shared some news with me, he had asked me to be apart of his wedding, on the groomsmen's side. How could I resist saying no? I was really honored he wanted me to be apart of it in that way. There were some tricks, like finding an appropriate dress color while being across the country and getting time off work to make the wedding. I was slightly on the fence about if i was going to go before the call but now I knew i would make it there!!
So on Friday the day before the wedding I left work a little early and flew out to San Diego for the weekend.
The wedding took place at a beautiful country club maybe five minutes from my moms house. My Brother Pavel would be my date and although I missed the rehearsal things went smoothly.
The rest of Corey's groomsmen consisted of his brother and two friends who I have also known since my freshman high school days. It was like a reunion of some of my favorite people.
Before the ceremony we did a little photo shoot. Had some fun with that..
Notice how well I was able to match my dress WITHOUT seeing his suit!
This picture below was not as smooth as it looked. Since it was a bunch of dudes, they all wanted whiskey and well that meant I had whiskey too.. I did my best to not make a face as this girl was trying to get a picture of us but man oh man it was harsh.
The ceremony was a success! Lots of sweet words exchanged, lots of hooting and hollering, and smiles.
Beautiful bride and groom.
I loved this photo of them under the tree.
Photo session following the ceremony..
I think this one was one of my favorites..
After cocktail hour I was finally able to hang out with my date.
I was really happy he came with me. It made the rest of the wedding much more fun and he was much more willing to dance with me then Charlie would have been :)
Our table.
The photobooth..
I did unfortunately have to leave around ten because If i didn't i never would have been able to wake up for my morning flight home. I missed some of the sparklers but was happy I was able to be there for the most important part.
Thanks again Corey for asking me to be apart of your wedding. I love you like a brother man. It was a great day to celebrate the beginning of your wedded journey!
