Well, we got hitched on Sept 8th 2007- in between the anniversaries of September 11th and hurricane Katrina. It was definately a beautiful day and really was a special little event.
Amy and I got into town the week before so we could take care of all the little things. We got to hang out with our friends and see our families for the first time in a while so that was cool but mostly I think we were both a little brain-dead in lieu of the big day.
At first I was in Hattiesburg toolin around with the boys and catchin up on old stories and jokes while Amy did her thing in Vicksburg preparing for the wedding. I'm not sure exactly what she was doing but she must have been busy because everything was taken care of and done beautifully. All I had to do was show up on time with the kegs- DONE!
The week prior there were some showers for us at Rachel's momma's house and the Vance boy's house (Vance Manor). They were cool but we both agreed that it was weird having all the friends and family at a place just for us and having all these people giving us gifts. It was meaningful though, realizing how many people care for us enough to throw us a get- together just cause we are in love. (sniff)
On Friday we Gathered the wedding party and headed to Vicksburg to check into The Corners mansion where we would be staying. We rented out the whole thing and got married in the back yard of the mansion. It was really cool that a lot of people stayed at the Corners because it was like being at someones house in that we could just walk around and hang out, visiting with each other, and no one had to leave to go to sleep.
Our families came together at the rehersal dinner and we all sat down to some good southern food that was much welcomed by Amy and me cause we haven't grubbed down southern style in a while. I don't even consider the food out here grubbable- You can eat the food but you can't grub down- you don't even need a napkin out here! (well, Amy does- but most people don't) Anyway- The rehersal dinner was neat because there were three huge round tables. Everyone could sit at the tables and talk and there was no one stuck at the end of the table- out of a conversation.
Back at the Corners on the night before the wedding we hung out with our friends and talked the night away. We got into one the kegs (you know) and
all had a good time on a little mini-vacation.
The next day was pretty hectic and went pretty fast. The girls went and got their her did (hair done) and me an' the boys (I guess that makes me Heavy D) just milled around and hoped for good weather. The rain came for about an hour in the early afternoon and let up. It was perfect becaust it cooled off the day and burned off some of the humidity and so we were all pretty sure that it wouldn't rain any more. As the sun started to get lower it was time for the ceremony to begin.
Everyone took their seats and my dad (the best man) and I took our spots. The bridesmaids and groomsmen filed in and Kim and Ethan did their duties- although I think Ethan thought we were all a bit crazy for having him get dressed up just to carry some pillow to his momma. You could see him thinking "WHAT is the point of this?"
Then it was Amy's turn to shine. Her Dad walked her out and she looked SO beautiful. She really was incredible looking. Linda McComb did the creremony and she did it just right. It was sweet and matched the way we feel just right. That didn't help with our nerves though. We weren't nervous about the relationship- just the wedding itself. I was sweating so bad I had to wipe my brow about 10 times- my fingers were swollen and the ring barely went on!
When we walked back inside the house with the wedding party we hugged and were joined by the rest of the party in a spontaneous group hug. It sounds cheesy but it really meant a lot to Amy an I cause it was like a blessing of our relationship by our friends.
Finally we were married and it was time to celebrate and drink a beer. The Blues Dudes played some good rock n roll and we all hung out
and had a good time the rest of the night.
all had a good time on a little mini-vacation.
and had a good time the rest of the night. 
