Kyle and I didn’t see each other before I walked down the aisle, so we took our “group shots” with our best friends and family members separately.

Bridesmaids went to the Georgetown waterfront park …

I wore my mom’s veil – the veil’s lace trim just happened to match, almost exactly, the lace pattern on my dress.

8 bridesmaids! Each of them are so special to me.

The girls all picked out their own dresses, and I just smile so much every time I think about how great they all looked together, and how lucky I am to have such wonderful girlfriends.

And the guys hung out in the park across from the hotel in Rosslyn (they looked great in their own suits!) …

Next up – a post on the ceremony!