The Camozzi Wedding!

 

So it's been a few days since the wedding happened....and I am finally going to blog about Gina and Stephen's beautiful day! To be honest, Robert and I are still recovering a little bit. It was quite the weekend.

 

 

Gina Avalos and Stephen Camozzi got married at Lake Natoma Inn in historic Folsom on Saturday, September 8, 2012. It was such a perfect day for a wedding, and we are so happy we got to witness such a special event.  We arrived to the wedding site at around 5:15, and the ceremony began at 5:30. It was a beautiful outside ceremony, with sparkles and little touches of beauty all around. It was so great to see so many familiar faces around us, especially since we've been gone for a couple months now.  Many people commented on Robert's beard being grown out (and it was only growing for 3 weeks!). He loved all the great compliments he got!

 

 

When the wedding began, Stephen walked out with sunglasses on, looking so handsome with his hair combed and neat.  He definitely looked nervous, but also so excited and happy at the same time.  As the bridal party began walking out, I realized "wow this is actually happening!" Stephen and Gina have been together ever since I've known them, and many years before that. It was hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that they were finally becoming man and wife! As soon as Gina started walking out, you could see how happy she was, with tears rolling down her face. It brought back memories of my wedding day, and I couldn't imagine how overwhelming, yet great, it must feel to have so many people watching you. People from all areas of your life are standing there, waiting for you to walk down the aisle, and marry the love of your life. I bet it was all catching up to her at once.   As she walked down the aisle Stephen looked soo happy. You could tell he was getting choked up seeing her, because she looked AMAZING. Gina is always beautiful, but today she truly was gorgeous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ceremony was so typical of Gina and Stephen's relationship.  They both had microphones on, so we could hear very clearly when they were speaking, mumbling, or whispering to one another.  Gina's uncle T.J. officiated the ceremony, which made it all that more personal for them.  Since he knew Gina and Stephen already, you could see it was difficult at times for him to keep his composure. Gina and Stephen were so playful, sassy, funny, yet heartfelt and honest that it was so entertaining to watch! I am so glad that Robert and I were able to fly up and see this, because the pictures wouldn't have done it justice. 

 

 

After the ceremony, the reception was amazing! Great good, lots of friends, and lots of alcohol flowing.  Not only was the music amazing, but I feel like everyone was dancing the whole time! The bride and groom gave glow stick glasses to everyone to wear, which was a quirky and fun gift to have. Everyone from young to old was wearing them, shaking there booty to the wide variety of music. From "Bitty Bitty Bum Bum", to "Call Me Maybe", to "Friends in Low Places." WHAT A NIGHT! Stephen and Gina made an effort to walk around to everyone and make them feel noticed and appreciated, which was really nice. It was such a fun night, that I'm sure everyone will remember.  And if not...I've got the pictures to remind them!

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS MR. & MRS. CAMOZZI! ROBERT AND I WISH YOU A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS!!