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Amber Barnett marries Zach Gross! 

On Saturday, March 13, 2010, Amber Barnett became Mrs.Zach Gross.  I'm not sure where to start... the day was so full and fun!  Amber and her bridal party began arriving at 9:30 Saturday morning to get ready and begin pictures.  While they were having fun with make up artist, Ann Dorman, Emily Heim and I were putting the finishing touches on the Two Rivers Ford Banquet Room and the Tilted Palm Pavilion.  Linens in chocolate brown were on all of the tables with tiffany blue chair ties on all of the chairs.  It was beautiful!

The fellows arrived, ready to begin pictures!  We headed out to The President's Reserve where they had a blast.  I loved the fact that the photographer got the "formal" photos out of the way and then said "ok boys, as long as it's legal, anything goes!"  I think I had more fun watching than they had having fun!  When the girls were ready, we also headed to The President's Reserve for the ladies photos.  You may not recall, but the temperature was a balmy 45 degrees that day and Amber and her bridesmaids dresses were strapless.  They were troopers braving the elements that day!  These girls were a stitch!  I laughed so hard, my sides are still sore! 

As everyone relaxed, Amber and her father had a private moment where he saw her for the first time in her wedding attire.  It was such a precious moment that they shared.  The only one in the room besides the two of them was the photographer.... and she told me how hard it is to focus when you have tears in your eyes. 

Amber surprised Zach by having live music for her entrance.  Hailey Wylemans sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" as Jamison Torphy accompanied her on the guitar.  It was beautiful.  As soon as the "I Do's" and "the kiss" were completed, the DJ kicked in a quick "Hallelujah!" recording and the party began!

Kelly Farmer with Party Patrol got the festivities started as Mr. and Mrs. Gross and their photographers took some quick photos of the two of them on the golf course.  When they arrived back their bridal party was introduced followed by Amber and Zach.  It was such a special evening and I am so blessed to have met each and every person involved in this amazing couple's day. 

As I headed home I called Bill to let him know I was on the way.  "How did it go?" he asked.  "AMAZING!"  I said.  As I began to ramble on about how Zach's groom's cake was covered with little animals (a hunting theme) and how much fun everyone had, I heard him chuckle.  He's so great to listen... even though the only thing he heard was "hunting"!   

I know that this day was special and joyous to Zach and Amber, but I was so overwhelmed by their happiness and the love their family and friends have for them.   Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Gross!  We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Special thanks to:

Emily Heim
Tyler Unti

Vendors at this event:

DJ - Kelly Farmer
615-714-5989
www.partypatrolonline.com

Photographer
Lisa Stamps
615-773-2747
615-754-2184
www.everlastingmemoriesonline.com

Make Artist
Ann Dorman
615-758-8301
www.anndorman.com

Musicians
Hailey Wylemans- vocals
Jamison Torphy - Guitar

Bakery
Hermitage Bakery