Once upon a time...

There was a girl named Melanie and a boy named Preston. They fell in love in High School, and more than 10 years later they finally tied the knot in her fairy tale wedding.

My cousin Melanie and the love of her life got married over the weekend in Parker, AZ so Ryan and I made the trip there on Saturday. The ceremony was literally right by the Colorado River and it was such a fun weekend. I love spending time with my family because there is never a dull moment, and there are so many of us. She looked so beautiful in her wedding dress and I have never seen her as happy as I did when she said "I do". Cinderella got her Prince Charming. :)

Although it was lots of fun, we had an unexpected emergency happen while at the reception. I won't go into details but the paramedics were called for a family member. But, what I later realized that was so amazing was that, while many people would panic about the situation, my male cousins and my grandfather gathered around my family member and gave her a priesthood blessing. I am SO grateful to know that I have worthy cousins and uncles that are prepared and can be there in a situation like that. It makes me so grateful to be apart of this great gospel and know that we can be together forever! :)

Here are some photos from that awesome weekend!!



On the way to Arizona! It was so sunny and bright, I couldn't resist!



There were wild donkeys that would just cross the road out of nowhere!!



Just chillin' on the boat before the ceremony with my fam :)



All dressed up and ready for the ceremony :)



This little cutie is Asher. And he was a "groomsmen". Melanie wanted just family as the bridal party.



This handsome young man is Chandler, and Melanie's first nephew. He is 13 now and I want him to stop growing!!



These perfect little angels are Emme and Lily. The flower girls. So adorable!!



Waiting for the ceremony to start with my one and only sister. Twinnners with our necklaces and hats and sunglasses!



The view from where the guests sat. So pretty.



Melanie walking down the aisle with her dad, my uncle Mike.



Lily one of the flower girls.



Chandler and Kira, another flower girl.



My uncle Todd officiating the ceremony. He had some wonderful wise and touching words for them :)



You may now kiss the bride!



Mr. and Mrs. Rice!!



Picture time. Melanie and her mother, my aunt Terri. Both look so beautiful!



My lovely sister posing for the camera waiting for the reception to start :)



Love my momma and sisterboo! I wish they lived closer!



My handsome hubby and I. Love is in the air! :)



Melanie and her 3 older brothers, my cousins Scott, Steve, and Shawn.



And they lived, happily ever after :)

The End.

xoxo

The Rouch's