Vicki and Justin's Wedding

We headed to the beach last week for the third annual Shaw Family vacation. This trip was extra special because we got to be a part of Vicki and Justin's wedding. Vicki is Nick's younger sister, and we have been counting the days until her wedding since she got engaged last year.

The wedding took place on the beach at 5:30, and there were about forty friends and family in attendance. Charlie made his debut as a ring bearer with a little help from Daddy. They looked so adorable in their matching linen shirts and pants. After Charlie walked down the aisle, we got our first glimpse of the gorgeous bride. From the second Vicki walked out onto the sand, the waterworks started. I do not think there was a dry eye on that beach during their ceremony. Well, maybe Nick Shaw. I swear he does not have tear ducts. Anyway, the ceremony was conducted by Justin's father, David. It was so touching watching him get choked up as he recited the vows for Justin and Vicki to pledge to each other. The setting was so picturesque, and the wedding could not have been more perfect.

After the ceremony, we headed to the Sandbar Restaurant for dinner, dancing, and a great time with our friends and family. The tears continued to flow during the reception. Ray, Nick's dad, made the most heart-felt and beautiful speech to the newlyweds, and Nick's sisters, Madeline and Kristen, serenaded the new couple with the song "I'm Yours, and Your Mine" by Jason Miraz. If you know me, then you can imagine what my eyes looked like by the end of the night. Honestly, it was probably one of the most romantic and intimate weddings I have ever been a part of.

Charlie basked in the glory of being the center of attention when the bride and groom were not around. The Sandbar even made him his very own plate of mac and cheese and apple sauce for dinner. He was so well-behaved and had such a nice time visiting and dancing with everyone. The little man started falling asleep on the dance floor around 9:30 (about 2 hours past his bed time). So, we headed home and called it a night. It was a long day for the little ring bearer!

Vicki and Justin are honeymooning near Cancun for the rest of the week, and I knoe that they are enjoying every minute of their time together as husband and wife. We hope that they loved their wedding day as much as we did.

Here is a slide show from the wedding. These pictures were actually taken by Nick's Uncle, Chris. They turned out great, so I decided to share them with you. ENJOY!