Thursday, September 29, 2011

San Francisco Trip - Part 2 (The Wedding)

Part 2- Woo!

The main reason Ryan and I took a trip to California this summer was for our friend Holly Koopmans, now Procter's wedding. We know Holly from college; she and Ryan studied in Italy together during their MBA program. And after graduating, they both took positions with the same company, Gallup, one of them in Omaha and one in San Francisco.

Holly and Dave's wedding took place at the end of July on a "couldn't be more perfect" summer day. After our little trip into the city to check out Pier 39, the troop freshened up before the ceremony. There was a little confusion with the shuttles that were to pick us up at the hotel and take us to the house where the wedding was taking place. Apparently, the driver didn't really know the name(s) of the bride and groom, and she was a bit off on her timing. After hanging out outside of the hotel 15 minutes after the wedding was supposed to start, the shuttle arrived. Thankfully, Holly knew this and waited to seat everyone before our shuttle arrived. I hate being late, but thankfully we weren't the only ones.

The Austads are ready to head to the wedding!

In the shuttle- on our way with Marissa and Dan.

The ceremony was gorgeous. A beautiful backdrop of California in the background, yellow and green tissue poms in the trees and handmade twirly pinwheels as the aisle runner. The most beautiful part was definitely the bride. Holly looked stunning!!! Her gown was gorgeous, and she had flowers in her hair- a perfect summer bride. Dave is a sweetheart and let the tears flow as he said his vows to Holly. It was a touching and beautiful ceremony.

Aren't those poms adorable?

Brother and Dad walking Holly down the aisle.

Husband and Wife!

The icing on the cake with this wedding, was the fact that the reception was right behind us! Nobody had to drive over or make a bar stop before getting to the reception. It was beyond amazing! The fruit filled centerpiece tables overlooked a glimmering candle filled pool, and the head table was adorned with more of those cheery tissue poms. It was so whimsical!

The Reception Area

The "I'm in Love" Centerpieces

Hanging out at dinner

What a perfect night for a wedding

After the toasts were given and the dinner was had, it was time to dance! Dan and Ryan had such a great time- Marissa and I took as many pictures of them dancing as possible- they were livin' it up! We had more than our share of fun at Holly and Dave's wedding- and didn't want it to end!

Mr. & Mrs. cutting the cake

These 2 had a heck of a good time!

Told you- yes they switched shoes at one point in the evening.


Congratulations Dave and Holly Procter- we couldn't be more happy for you!

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