One of my best buddies was getting sealed in Salt Lake City & I volunteered to make the cake. I'm getting to be an old hand at this, so I had a good schedule & plan laid out. Baked the cakes Friday & froze them. Leveled them Saturday. I debated over filling & frosting BEFORE the 6 hour drive & decided in the end it was too risky. So, Paul & I set our Monday sans the boys. My mom offered to watch the boys & kept telling me to "have a fun, relaxing time with just your husband." My mom has clearly never made a wedding cake.
We arrived in Utah Monday night (staying at my sister's in-laws:Mary & Tom-awesome!) & filled, frosted & fondant-ed. I got to bed around 1.40am. That cancelled out the morning run I was hoping to take to keep me relaxed throughout the wedding day. :(
We headed for the temple Tuesday morning and my heart rate increased. Paul chuckled when he realized I was re-living the anxiety from our own sealing! Apparently I looked so nervous, my best friend (Sabrena) was worried, so she sat near the door to tackle me and hold me down if I bolted (sigh). Good friends. Nearly 7 years ago now…(Oh, she didn't have to tackle me, I made it through. Just barely.)
Anyway, the sealing was gorgeous and after wedding photos, Paul and I had a chance to wander around Temple Square and take some of our own photos. 
I LOVE this one he took & it's being blown up onto canvas for us to hang up soon:
It was really nice outside & catching up with Justin (one of my 'big bro's) was wonderful. Then we headed to the luncheon/ring ceremony.
Afterwards I had a nice little 3 hour window to transport the cake & set it up.The largest one did slide a little off the platter at one point, but I was able to fix it and it all turned out well. The reception was gorgeous, at Le Jardin. With the cake sorted out, I finally relaxed & enjoyed being childless for an evening.
Ems, me, Paul & Justin-some of our Brummie buddies! Paul & I met in Birmingham almost 9 years ago. Being with some of our old friends from that time made it feel like nothing had changed.
Paul and I left around 5.30 am so he could get to work by noon. I don't know if it was the fun of seeing old friends, the beautiful wedding, etc., but Paul and I LOVED Utah.
I LOVE this one he took & it's being blown up onto canvas for us to hang up soon:
It was really nice outside & catching up with Justin (one of my 'big bro's) was wonderful. Then we headed to the luncheon/ring ceremony.Afterwards I had a nice little 3 hour window to transport the cake & set it up.The largest one did slide a little off the platter at one point, but I was able to fix it and it all turned out well. The reception was gorgeous, at Le Jardin. With the cake sorted out, I finally relaxed & enjoyed being childless for an evening.
Ems, me, Paul & Justin-some of our Brummie buddies! Paul & I met in Birmingham almost 9 years ago. Being with some of our old friends from that time made it feel like nothing had changed.
Paul and I left around 5.30 am so he could get to work by noon. I don't know if it was the fun of seeing old friends, the beautiful wedding, etc., but Paul and I LOVED Utah.
2 comments:
How fun Kylie (even if it was a little stressful). It's always nice to see old friends and catch up. I absolutely love the picture that you are blowing up. It's gorgeous! Your cake looks pretty amazing as well. Oh and P.S. I love the dress that you are wearing in the picture in front of the temple. That's all...
aww, amazing to see the pic of u all together! it doesn't feel like that long ago! but i guess in realisty a lot has changed! i saw emma's pictures, what a beautiful day! well done on the cake :)
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