I’ve known Mary Lynn since first year of college. Earliest memory–she was ob-sessed with Penn State…it was unlike anyone I’d ever met before. We lived together sophomore year with Lara (also in the pics below) and spent days watching Real World marathons, eating Papa John’s pizza, and singing Army by Ben Folds Five at the top of our lungs. There have been tons of other memories, including some crazy careening around a golf course while volunteering as the beer cart girls for a charity tournament and an almost-fight with some Auburn basketball fans after their team lost.  Some seriously fun and crazy times.

When she met Dave, I think she knew that he would be the one. After dating for 5 or 6 months, he got a job transfer to Tokyo, and trusting in how she felt, she moved a million miles away with him. Crazy and amazing at the same time, right? That’s how much she knew she loved him. After Tokyo, Dave got another job transfer, and they’re now living in Hong Kong totally in love, and with their adorable dog.

They flew in to New York City for the wedding, and tons of people flew in from all corners of the word, including Australia and Japan, to attend. Everything about the wedding was just amazing! I was sad that I didn’t get to use my camera much since I was in bridesmaid mode, but here are some photos from before the ceremony.

How great is the flower in the hair?

Here is Lara, trying to convey how big she wanted her hair to be.

I’ve spent some serious time wondering where or when I could rock out these crazy fake feather eyelashes.

Some of the lovely purple details. We had a running discussion about whether asparagus was actually used in the bouquet, so someone took a bite and confirmed…not asparagus. Isn’t the stamped “Bride” tag adorable?

The Vera Wang gown was seriously TDF fabulous [my sister has informed me that I am too old to say TDF...]  and the detailing on the dress was unbelievable.

Sandra helping Mary with attempting to find a bustle.

Alyssa, the sister and Maid of Honor.