Mr and Mrs Warner

Her big day quickly arrived and this baby sister of mine walked down the isle and become Mrs. Warner on Friday night. 

Thursday we actually had a Rehearsal at the Venue and then dinner at Joy Luck. It really was the first time that I had the opportunity to meet all of Tyler's family. And meeting them made me feel even better about the whole thing. Tyler comes from a big family and they seem grounded in the gospel and have Christ Centered lives. They were all very loving and accepting of our family that it made me feel so happy for Chantel.

I spend several hours at the salon getting myself, my mom and my sisters all ready for the ceremony. I love so much how her hair turned out. I found the idea on Instagram and I showed it to her and she was totally onboard with it. It suits her and complimented her dress.

I got ready at the salon and had Jesse pick me up after getting Ryker from school. My friend Bria (who I work next to) actually did my hair and makeup for me. Such a relief because this whole past week has felt extremely overwhelming and it was so nice to have one less thing to worry about. I trust her and she always does an amazing job.

Arrived at The Victorian (in Layton) an hour or so before the ceremony to take some pictures before the sun set. I went up into the brides room to help Chan with any finishing touches she needed.

Tyler still hadn't seen her in her dress yet so we all got to witness "The First Look". It was so sweet when he turned around to see her he just burst into tears. What guy wouldn't? I mean, look at her. She is breath taking.

A few weeks ago when I did her hair and makeup for bridals and as she was leaving the salon in her dress, I felt emotional seeing the whole look together. My friend Bria even said that she got chills when she saw her.

The sisters (missing Alexa who has sadly chosen to be estranged from the family) all dolled up in our bridesmaid dresses.

Sibling Love!!!

All their Nephews and Neice. Haha. It's been awhile since we got these kiddos together. They've sure have grown,

Living in this wedding moment for my sister brought back so many memories and feelings about our own wedding day. And how 11.5 years later I still love this man and forever grateful for how much that love has blossomed into what it is today.

Loved her colors and her whole bridal line.

The ceremony was tender and I got a front row seat as I was up front as the bridal party stood there witnessing them get married. Again Tyler was crying and I could see Chan shaking under her dress. They both were so happy and excited they couldn't contain their emotions.

Afterwards we all went back outside with give hugs and congratulations while the Venue set up the tables and chairs. It was quite chilly but our hearts were warm with love for these two.

When it came to Ryker's turn to hug her, he burst into tears. And they just flowed down his face for a really long time. He wouldn't let go of her and held her so tight. I then began to notice a circle forming around them as everyone was wondering what was happening. And as they witnessed this tender moment, they all started to shed some tears. I had held it together just fine until this moment. Ryker and Chantel have a very close bond ever since he was born. He was so happy for her that it just bubbled over. He's such a sweet kid and this picture clearly depicts that.

Gotta take advantage of a family picture when we are all dressed up.

Welcome to the family Tyler. We are so excited.

I love these boys so much. And I can't help but love them a little bit more when they are all dressed up so handsome and big bright smiles on their faces.

Mike and Heidi actually came up to the ceremony to help with the boys while we were walking down the isle. (Ryker got to walk Grandma Teresa down the isle, which he was so excited about). They stayed for a bit and after awhile they were noticing how miserable Fynn was because how tired he was. So they were so sweet and took him home for us and put him in bed. That way we could just enjoy the rest of the reception. The older 2 boys were having a blast with their cousins and Tyler's younger siblings (which they called their new cousins haha).

The rest of the reception was just perfect. Everything was so great and they had so many people show up. It's nice to see all the love and support from everyone that came. And I loved seeing old faces from the home ward an family members I hadn't seen in awhile.

I thought this moment when the bride and groom danced with their dad and mom. The parents were emtional. This was my parents last child getting married and Tyler was the first to get married in their family. So they had opposite emotions. But all the same happy feelings.

Cutting the cake. Chan tried to shove it in Tyler's face, but he kinda won and got it all over hers. It was funny.

Then the garter toss came and to my surprise Ryker caught it. Haha.

Then that was a wrap. They were on their way to start their lives together.

It was such a beautiful day. I felt overly joyed for them. It was a good day.

A very good day!