I have to say year twenty-one has started off beautifully! Last week Michael's older brother Jonathan said "I do." to the love of his life Rachel Swart. I cannot tell you how much of an honor it was to get to stand by her side as a bridesmaid on their wedding day!
Jonathan and Rachel started dating in the spring of 2011. The first time I had the opportunity to meet Rachel was on Memorial Day weekend when Michael's family met up at their cabin in the mountains. She instantly fit in with the McCrary family. There wasn't anything we did not love about Rachel. She is definitely one of the most sincere and genuine people I know. We were all so excited, because a guy like Jonathan most certainly deserved a good woman like Rachel. Jonathan is also a kind and sincere person with a big heart! It didn't take much time for us to realize how serious they were about each other.
After several months of dating Jonathan decided it was time to pop the question, and of course we were all elated! It has been such a joy to be a part of their wedding planning and the wedding itself.
Jonathan and Rachel planned every detail of their wedding down to the forks and napkins, and all I can say is, "Wow!" I have never seen a wedding embody a couple so well! Of course I have to share photos, because I know you will all be SO impressed!
To start off the wedding festivities we had the rehearsal dinner at the Metro Church. Mrs. Brenda and Mr. Dennis (Michael, Jonathan, and Jennifer's mom and dad) cooked an awesome BBQ meal! It was delicious! They did such a wonderful job with the decorations as well! There was cajun boiled ham, pork loin, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, rolls, corn, and plenty of scrumptious deserts!
 |
| The sweetest set up for the rehearsal dinner. Brenda placed pictures in the mason jars then filled the top will burlap. The pictures were of Jonathan and Rachel throughout their lives! |
 |
| We were so well fed! So good! |
 |
| Practicing walking down the isle with her daddy! |
 |
| She was so excited! |
 |
| Welcome table at the church! The cutest guest book to boot! |
On Friday morning the entire wedding party arrived at 'The Event Place' in Fayetteville to help set up the reception! All of the decorations were creatively crafted by Rachel and Jonathan themselves! This made the wedding SO much more special!
 |
Welcome table at the reception. Rachel made this cute burlap type banners!
 |
| This was SO much fun! I think everyone enjoyed this treat! Jonathan built this photo booth himself and has even offered to let Michael and I use it at our wedding in December! :) |
|
 |
| The cutest wedding favors! Now we all have music to remind us of their wedding! |
Wedding day was a lot of fun! I wish I had more pictures from the full day. After setting up the rehearsal venue all of the girls went to grab some lunch at Firehouse Sub in Rogers. Thank you so much to Rachel's mom who so kindly paid for our food! We had a lot of fun just chit chatting before getting our hair done for the ceremony. Rachel went above and beyond and paid for our hair to get done at a very nice salon at Pinnacle Promenade. We all had a blast getting dolled up! Here are some of the photos from the very special day!
 |
| Rachel Ann and Jonathan Ware saying their vows! |
 |
| They're married, they're married, they're married! |
 |
| The Wedding Party! |
 |
| With my beautiful sister-in-law to be! |
 |
| My other beautiful sister-in-law to be! |
 |
| With the handsome best man! I got a keeper! |
 |
| We almost couldn't handle the excitment! |
 |
| First dance! |
 |
| Mother/son dance! |
 |
| Love this girl! |
 |
| McCrary sisters! |
 |
| Bissel Grandchildren. |
 |
The dance floor was a hit with the younger crowd!
|
I can honestly say that this was one of the most beautiful and fun weddings I've been a part of! I think I'm also a little biased because come December 15th Jonathan and Rachel will be my brother and sister-in-law! What a lucky girl I am!?
Jonathan and Rachel, I wish you all the happiness in the world. I know your marriage will be full of laughter and love to last you a lifetime. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you two. You deserve everthing good that can come your way. I love you both!
 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan McCrary |
