codi & joe – part 4: reception

it’s rather sad that this is the last post for codi and joe!

the limo dropped us off at massimo da milano at 7:00 pm on the dot, right when corey ann‘s second shooter, thomas matthews was all done setting up the photo booth in the foyer area. it was such a big hit all night. when dj spencer reynolds announced “last call” for it later in the evening, a long line RE-appeared once more and guests begged thomas and corey to stay longer :)

the bridal party was able to pop in for a few photos before announcements. codi got some hilarious props for guests to use.

although the life-size faces i made for them were my favorite… : )

i have to interrupt my reception recap to show you a few details… here are their cute cocktail table arrangements.

codi also put together bathroom baskets — i love the shallow basket: so much easier to arrange!

here’s the gift table! i have NEVER seen THIS many gifts at a wedding!!!

there were so many gifts, guests didn’t always see the card box :-P

the sunshine messed with this photo, but one thing i definitely can say about massimo da milano is no guest went hungry! i love me some chicken parm, too. 

massimo’s also provided a lovely display of assorted desserts.

codi and joe’s cutting cake was a cheesecake from giant eagle in rocky river. and it was SOOOOO good. 

they also did cake centerpieces. if anyone is looking for 20 or so clear cake stands, let me know!

codi and joe’s cake cutting was one of the most perfect cake cuttings i’ve ever seen. 

they cut it all nice and pretty…

and fed each other so nicely!

then they proceeded to get bridesmaid nicole in the face too.

it was awesome. (see how amused i am in the background?)

i don’t have photos of the toasts… while we were all crying AGAIN… but later in the night, it was sob-fest part 3 when codi’s brother eric, talked about their father, greg, who passed away 01.31.09 and how he was so missed but had chosen a song he was going to dance with codi with that eric danced with codi to instead. :*( tear. very emotional, special moment.

once we dried our eyes, it was time to do the bouquet toss! always fun.

and MAN were these single ladies SCRAPPY!

then the fun garter removal and toss.

the boys weren’t as animated as the ladies… no “boxing out” or anything.

after that i was too busy dancing to the awesome tunes provided by jerry bruno’sdj spencer reynolds (i LOVE to dance…) and socializing to take too many more photos but you can see more reception highlights on  photographer corey ann’s blog about codi & joe.

to summarize: the whole day went off without a hitch! well maybe one, but we’re still not sure… it was a happy but oh so bittersweet day! an emotional roller coaster for me personally! (in a good way.) i was so honored to be there as matron of honor, best friend and co-planner :) like i told you codi and joe, i love you both and devin and i can’t wait to grow old with you!!! congratulations again. and thanks to everyone for the well wishes for them and the comments thus far. <3

previous posts:
mission moh recap
vendor preview
codi & joe – part 1: rehearsal
codi & joe – part 2: getting ready
codi & Joe – part 3: pre and post ceremony