The Poole Family: Ali and David's Wedding

My sweet sister-in-law Ali got married on June 30th, 2012! It was record highs the weekend of her wedding with temperatures well over 100. Stephen, Emily, and I were all part of her and David's big day. I was so anxious about having a shy 2 year old be part of the ceremony (one who cries if a stranger just looks at her). We practiced "walking" down the aisle on Friday night with David's niece Darcy, and it was decided that Emily would walk down with me and Darcy would walk down with her mom, Amanda. I really and truly did not know what she was going to do. As we approached the doorway way, I said "Ready? Hold my hand, Emily..." She in response turned to me and replied, "No, hold my flowers!!!" She then shoved her flowers in my waiting hand and promptly RAN down the aisle straight into her Daddy's arms. It was actually really sweet! He set her down and shortly after that, she spotted my parents sitting near the front. My little temper tantrum child then walked over to my mom and dad, sat down, and behaved the rest of the ceremony. She could NOT have done any better. I do believe this is the last wedding I will be a bridesmaid in, and I definitely went out with a bang. I got a little overheated and had to sit down in the front pew near the end of the ceremony. It may have given my "secret" away to some people, but being pregnant and overheated is not a good mixture! I felt great the rest of the night and we (specifically Emily) danced the night away at the reception. That little girl danced until 11:45pm when I finally bribed her off the dance floor with the late night doughnuts that had been delivered. It was such a fun celebration and I am so happy to have shared in Ali and David's big day. Enjoy some pictures below!