Saturday April 4, 2009, 6pm.
Do you know what that is?
That is when my best friend became Mrs. Channing Hefner Rice, beloved wife of Mr. R. Blake Rice Jr.
Growing up, my sister and I were raised with two other girls, Channing and Megan. Our parents began sharing a nanny before Channing and I were even an inkling in our mothers eyes. Megan is about a year younger than my sister, but since my mom took a year off with her, they both needed a nanny about the same time. Plus, since Megan was adopted and my parents thought they could not have any more children, the Hamm's and Hefner's decided it would be best for the two "big girls" to share a nanny so they would always have each other. Well, about 3 years later, "the babies", which we are still affectionately called, were born. Channing is about 4 months older than me, but she did come 3 months early. The 4 of us grew up together. We are more like sisters and than just friends. We love each other unconditionally and share a special bond.
This weekend Channing married an amazing man who we have gotten to know well over the past 6 years. It is very clear how much he loves her and is devoted to her. We are so happy for both of them and cant wait to see their love grow more and more over the many years to come!
Channing and Blake- We love you and we hope your honeymoon is wonderful! Blake, we are so happy you have joined the family, and Channing- there is no better man for you than Blake!
Love, Lolly
PS... I know I have to include pictures! Channing was absolutely beautiful!!! (She always is, but her wedding was so spectacular!) The wedding was at Port Royal in Hilton Head. The ceremony was on the croquet lawn and then the reception was at the clubhouse that over looks the croquet lawn and golf course. It was gorgeous and then weather was perfect!
Growing up, my sister and I were raised with two other girls, Channing and Megan. Our parents began sharing a nanny before Channing and I were even an inkling in our mothers eyes. Megan is about a year younger than my sister, but since my mom took a year off with her, they both needed a nanny about the same time. Plus, since Megan was adopted and my parents thought they could not have any more children, the Hamm's and Hefner's decided it would be best for the two "big girls" to share a nanny so they would always have each other. Well, about 3 years later, "the babies", which we are still affectionately called, were born. Channing is about 4 months older than me, but she did come 3 months early. The 4 of us grew up together. We are more like sisters and than just friends. We love each other unconditionally and share a special bond.
This weekend Channing married an amazing man who we have gotten to know well over the past 6 years. It is very clear how much he loves her and is devoted to her. We are so happy for both of them and cant wait to see their love grow more and more over the many years to come!
Channing and Blake- We love you and we hope your honeymoon is wonderful! Blake, we are so happy you have joined the family, and Channing- there is no better man for you than Blake!
Love, Lolly
PS... I know I have to include pictures! Channing was absolutely beautiful!!! (She always is, but her wedding was so spectacular!) The wedding was at Port Royal in Hilton Head. The ceremony was on the croquet lawn and then the reception was at the clubhouse that over looks the croquet lawn and golf course. It was gorgeous and then weather was perfect!
The Croquet Lawn where the ceremony took place. The wedding was at
6, so the sun was just starting to set as the ceremony was going on,
so the lighting was spectacular!
My mom and the Mother of the Bride (aka Ms. Lana) before the ceremony.
My mom and Sarah Boyd before the ceremony. SB is wearing the dress Channing gave her for Christmas to wear to the wedding! She also gave her the tights and a cute pair of shoes, but the shoes were too big!
Mr. and Mrs. R. Blake Rice, Jr. coming up to the club house...
Yay! They did it!
The Horne Family just after the service. My bro-in-law, Chad, my sister, Kristen, and my niece Sarah Boyd!
Blake, Channing, my sister and Ms. Linda. Ms. Linda the wonderful lady who took care of the 4 of us! She is still an active part of our lives, for which we are all grateful!
Leaving for their honeymoon.. well sort of. They spent the night in HHI and then left for their honeymoon the next morning!
