I know I’m dragging this wedding out and it’s been over a week since the BIG day, but I had to share pics of the rehearsal first and tell you all about it too.
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, with the wedding one weekend and a very exhausting move the next, but we all survived it. I will share more as I can, so please bare with me. 
Lauren and 4 of her bridesmaids. Such pretty girls they are. 
Lauren looking so fresh and a beautiful bride-to-be.
Philip and Lauren, getting ready to rehearse.
With a quick phone call first.
Waiting for everyone to arrive. We couldn’t have asked for better weather that weekend.
Getting ready to start.
My sister, Renee and her hubby, Bruce. They were both SO helpful with my recent move and I couldn’t have done it without them.
In place and getting instructions.
The preachers and the bride and groom
Philip’s nephew, Douglas, is the ring bearer. He is a cutie-pie! He and his parents live in Birmingham.
Rehearsing in full swing.
And a practice run through marching down of the bridesmaids.
Beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom. Such a gorgeous setting for an outdoor wedding.
Spring in Atlanta is so gorgeous.
Special moment with Lauren and her granddaddy, my dad. They have a super special relationship and he walked her down the aisle. She is much closer to him than her own dad, so that decision was made. 
He walked her down the aisle and then performed most of the ceremony.
The bride and groom exchange a sweet kiss.
And then we all left for the rehearsal dinner just down the street at Canoe. It’s been years since I have been here, but it is a wonderful place to dine in Atlanta.
It sits right on the Chattahoochee River with beautiful views.
Gorgeous!
With a pretty blue bridge in the background.
Philip’s mom planned a wonderful rehearsal dinner, complete with stunning floral arrangements on the table and the food was just so delectable.
A nod to New Orleans on the tables. Each place setting had a praline for a favor. They were delish!
Getting ready to sit. The dinner was outside under a white tent, complete with chandeliers. So elegant!
Beef, shrimp and grits. It was as good as it looks. With a scrumptious chocolate mousse for dessert.
Lauren created the most adorable slideshow that they shared at the rehearsal dinner of their lives from childhood and meeting and falling in love. So cute, so click over to see it!
A special evening for a special couple. Stop by soon for the wedding pics! It was such a beautiful wedding and the weather could not have been more perfect.
A week later on Saturday here in Atlanta, moving day was fraught with rain, so we were so glad it held off for the wedding day. I’ll tell you all about the move later. Getting caught up on all my blog news!
I’m heading down to Port St. Joe with my friend, Vicki, mid-week and looking forward to a few days with her, relaxing and enjoying the beauty down there. Then I’ll head over to Destin for a few days with my sister’s family and her friends. They are camping on the beach for a week.
Beach time again for me, I can’t complain!
Beautiful day in Atlanta!!! Love the beauty of the bride and the spring coming to Atlanta! My dad was a Methodist preacher and performed our wedding service as well as walked me down the aisle too!!! You will be in Port St Joe!!! MexicoBeach is our home away from home!!! Grew up in the summers on 29th street !! We go down for a week on the Fourth of July with family from GA! Feel like we’re related!!! lol
Blessings….KC
This made me all weepy Rhoda and I haven’t even seen the wedding. What will I do over those photos!!
Beautiful setting…gorgeous bride-lovely rehearsal.
Such a wonderful set of photos and I’m sure an even better experience! I can relate to seeing a loved one(s) in their special moment, my 37 yr old brother and his WONDERFUL wife were married March 5. Lauren’s dress is absolutely stunning by the way. I’m guessing the wedding dress was not too shabby either.
Rhoda, I keep you on my mind and in my prayers. Though we never met, I still care about you and even worry a bit just through getting to know you through your blog over the years. I wish you strength and joy even in difficult times. I have great hope that you are going to have a very blessed future!!
What beautiful pictures! I think Lauren looks like you and she is a beautiful girl!
Thanks for sharing!
Kaye
I’m getting married on May 21st and have loved keeping up with Lauren’s wedding via your blog! She is gorgeous and so elegant and classy, and I can’t wait to see pictures from the big day!
Oh, I am so enjoying the wedding blogs. Your niece is a beautiful girl and the details and pictures thus far are spectacular!
So glad you are enjoying this time with your family. I have held you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad that your move is over and you are going back to the beach……Port St. Joe…is our favorite vacation spot…we go to Cape San Blas each summer….LOVE IT…….have a wonderful time…..and please post some pictures of Port St. Joe and pick up some lettered olive shells!!!!!!!!!!!
Weddings are special and deserve to be celebrated! You got some lovely shots Rhoda.
Looks like a fabulous rehearsal dinner! I’m so glad the weather cooperated.
I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how you’re doing. I’m glad the move went well. It sounds like you have a great support system. I’m so glad to hear that. (((Hugs)))
Lauren is absolutely beautiful and could easily pass for your daughter. I have loved all of your posts, and pictures, on the wedding and prayed for you as you moved — envisioning your drive past my small town, off I-20, on your way from Birmingham into the city. Blessings as you adjust to a new life, a new normal.
So sweet Rhoda. You took such good pictures too. I love the outdoor setting, just gorgeous.
Drag it out all you want….loving this !!!!!
Sorry you had rain……..:( what a bummer !!! Did you get the hail ???
Bright side another trip to the beach 🙂 that’s a good thing !!!
xo Kathy 🙂
The pictures of your daughter with her grandfather are absolutely priceless!
The picture of Lauren and your father took my breath away — she is going to absolutely cherish that picture.
Thanks for sharing the rehearsal pictures with your readers. I loved the picture of your father and your niece together – it was absolutely precious!
Lauren looks so beautiful! I love all you write about her wedding festivities. Your photos are great. You are indeed blessed to have a wonderful family. The photo of your father and Lauren is especially sweet.
we just had a family wedding too!
your niece is so beautiful and that restaurant is gorgeous!!!!
Don’t apologize, I am so happy for you and your daughter.
The photos are all so beautiful, thanks for sharing!
I love all the pictures, but my favorite pic is the one of your dad and Lauren. You can see the special bond they have.
So beautiful! And so nice to see warm weather somewhere!! We are still pretty cold here, snowing yesterday – blah!!