We will have a longer version of 20 min later. I was so busy during the wedding and there were events I wasn’t at, so it will be good to watch it at my leisure.
If anyone is wondering about having a videographer, I would highly recommend it.
D1 decided to save money on a live band and spent it on a videographer instead.
Oops, just realized I neglected to answer your question about the photographer, @mom60. The one who shot DS#1’s wedding wasn’t available this past weekend so they had another. They did a good job at the hair and makeup but were abut underwhelming at the reception. The assistant stood around with her camera a lot and I had to ask her to take some photos. They didn’t do table shots, and they left early and missed a lot of great photo opps. Maybe DS and wife only booked them til 10- 10:30 but the party went for another hour, and he missed my older s breakdancing.
And typo in an earlier post (6436)-- it was DS and wife, not DH.
My daughter and her husband asked both sets of parents to walk down the aisle (mostly because they had no other attendants, but still, it was a nice gesture). I had a clutch purse with just my phone, wallet, and hotel key in it. I don’t think anyone noticed.
How would you like that kind of wedding photobomber? 
^ The photographer wasn’t the problem- it was the woman who wouldn’t move. How rude!!!
That was an incredibly rude photobomber!! And a stupid one, too. Who wants their rear end to be pictured in other people’s photos?
oops— misread! But now that I’ve hade a napI see you said photobombed, not photographer.
Blaming post wedding fatigue and old eyes, @BunsenBurner . APOLOGIES!
No worries! Kudos to surviving the wedding and having fun! 
My first batch of shoes arrived from Zappos. Tried a Paul Green, Stuart Weismann, sofft and two Aldo brand pairs. All but one had a strap at the ankle. I found the strap hit my ankle bone on one foot in an uncomfortable spot. Will have to do another Zappos search and try to find a different style.
Invitations are mailed and we received ours on Tuesday. Glad that has finally happened.
Question about hair and make up sessions. My D1 (bride to be) pinned a picture last night of groups of brides/bridesmaids in casual black pants (leggings or yoga pants, I think) and color coordinated button down shirts. I wondered what it was… then heard from D2 that D1 is asking bridesmaids to dress this way for hair and makeup sessions so they can do a group photo. Did anyone else do this? D2 doesn’t own any leggings or yoga pants, so she or I will have to spring for those. D1 did ask them what color shirts they already owned… but still, I bet someone will need a new shirt. I find this a little over the top. Opinions? (If everyone owned whatever it was, I’d be fine, but I’m betting that is not the case).
Added info - the button downs are to avoid messing up hair and makeup when getting dressed (so I get that part). But the color coordinating seems a little over the top to me… thoughts?
I think it’s over the top, as well. However, my D gifted her attendants with monogrammed robes for that purpose, so they all ended up in white.
My daughter had pajama short sets, with button down tops. IIRC, they weren’t expensive and were really cute for the getting ready pictures.
I have seen photos of the bride and bridesmaids in matching short length kimono style dressing gowns. In those cases, I suspect the bride (or her parents) paid for those. So, I suspect this is a new spin on that idea. After reading this blog and becoming a Pinterest stalker, I’ve come to realize that ones wedding can be as plain or as over the top as you want. In your daughters case, I probably would gently remind her that not everyone might have the specific outfit you daughter is envisioning and that the additional cost to purchase one might be a financial burden to her friends.
I have seen photos from hair/makeup sessions where the bride and her attendants are in coordinated robes - often floral in different colors - that were gifts from the bride. I kind of think if the bride wants to be so specific, she should provide the attire. Given the expenses already incurred by the attendants, I wouldn’t want them to have to spend more $$ just for that purpose.
D1 also paid for what the bridesmaids wore during hair & makeup.
If her own sister doesn’t have the correct outfit and can’t stand up to the bride, how are friends supposed to ‘gently’ tell the bride?
MOB ordered short cotton waffle-weave robes in navy blue with names embroidered on the back for the bridesmaids and a white version that said “Bride” for her D. She also ordered them for herself (MOB) and me (MOG), which was very nice but unnecessary. There was no direction as to what to wear on the bottom, and though I think the goal was for group pictures, I don’t think any were taken. As I’ve said earlier, while the photographer did a great job with capturing a mood, her shot list left a lot to be desired and I think the kids forgot to ask for specific photos they wanted.
Oh, @twoinanddone, sister just came to me and knew I’d do it.
Like others above, my D gifted her attendants and flower girls with pajama short sets (yes, another budget item!). While I preferred the little kimono robes, D informed me that the poly robes tended to create static electricity in hair and was frowned upon. Who knew?
I must say the pictures of them all getting ready were some of my faves…