Kara Got Hitched

One of my best friends from high school got married last weekend.  Kara Jo married Javier on June 17, 2012.  I was blessed to be standing next to Kara at the alter when her and Javier tied the knot.  She had 5 bridesmaids, all of us friends from high school.  Leila, Laura, Jessica, Marion, and I.  It was such an awesome weekend with all of us back together.  It was like old times and I LOVE these girls so much.  We were all so happy for Kara.

One of the other bridesmaids, Laura, put together this amazing video from the weekend.  Most of the time I had no clue she was even taping.  Here it is... so take a look at Kara's awesome wedding. 

If you don't have time for the video (which you should totally make time for cuz my friend Laura did an AMAZING job!) then take a look at some of my favorite pics that I snapped throughout the weekend.  Some I even dabbled with a little photoshop.

The couple after their small ceremony in the Catholic Church the day before the wedding.

The bride and me.

Kara, Javier, and Kara's son, Mateo



Doing what a 6 year old boy would do... splash in some Holy water.

Bridesmaid Luncheon... getting our nails did.

Laura was able to stretch her arm out with my big 'ol camera and capture this great shot of all of us... dang is she talented with the "reach and shoot".



 Rehearsal... picture at the alter

Mateo and the ladies



Kara and her Dad... notice the bouquet made by your's truely.  I will have a how-to blog up soon on how to make that awesomeness!

'Nough said



Bridesmaids at the bar (plus Jess)

Enjoying my beer in a mug... can't beat beer in an ice cold mug.

I caught this super cute moment between Javier's Mom and niece.

Kara and Javier at the Rehearsal dinner.

Wedding Day!  Kara receiving her gift from the Maid of Honor (Marion) and bridesmaids.

Gettin' Ready!

Love this pic... I have one similar from my wedding.  No one is bending knees, however Laura has on heels and I do not.  I'm a shorty.

Love this picture I caught of Kara.  I think she is so beautiful.

Mother-son time prior to the ceremony.



Finishing touches.



Handsome little man.

Being a part of Kara's big day was such an honor.  I'm so glad I got to spend the whole weekend with my girls and celebrate such a special moment for Kara and Javier.  I don't have any pictures from the actual wedding because I was doing my bridesmaid duties of standing at the alter and then dancing my booty off.  Make sure to watch Laura's video posted at the beginning to see all of our goofy pictures we took in the photo booth and Mateo's mad dance skills.  It was an awesome night and one that I'm sure Kara will never forget.  Love you girls!