While my parents argued over where Lucas and I’s second wedding in the States would be, I decided to grab my husband and my grandparents and make our marriage legal in the local City Hall. It was not the most romantic of places to wed your beloved, however we had already had the wedding of our dreams. Thus, to us it was irrelevant where our second wedding would take place. The only thing that was a must, was that my grandparents be our witnesses. Unfortunately, they were not in good enough health to attend our first wedding in Buenos Aires, Argentina, so it was important that they be an essential part of our second wedding.
Since the decision to get married at City Hall was last minute, I did not think that I would be able to find someone to photograph the event. Two days before, without any expectations, I decided to send out a tweet to see if anyone in the area would be interested. Within minutes someone responded saying they knew someone who knew someone and within hours I had a date to meet the photographer, Emily Chidester, the next day to discuss the details. I do not know why I continue to be amazed by the powers of social media, as it has made so many of my wildest dreams come true!
On the morning of our special day, Emily met me at Ambiance Salon, the only place in my city that I trust getting my hair done at. Nell, the owner, is truly my hair angel and if you live in or are visiting Charlotte, North Carolina, then you simply must stop by for the best haircut/color of your life.
One of the benefits of having a second wedding is that you can actually have fun! Do not get me wrong, I had fun during my first wedding, but I was also insanely stressed and nervous, as I wanted everything to be perfect. Now I was able to completely enjoy and appreciate every single moment of the experience without a care or concern. I wanted this carefree attitude to reflect in my hairstyle and ensemble as well.
I chose pink orchids for my hair, because pink is my favorite color and orchids are my grandmother’s favorite flower. She wanted me to carry orchids during my first wedding so badly, alas that was not a possibility, though now it was! I also went with an updo since I wore my hair down the first time around.
The next photo displays the gorgeous necklace that my grandparents had specially made for me to match my engagement ring. I wore it during my first wedding as a reminder that they were there in spirit.
My lovely bouquet was made by my Mother. When I was a young girl I was obsessed with daisies. So much so, that when I was fourteen, I sneaked away from my family during a trip to the Bahamas and got a tattoo of the flower on my ankle! The roses were a nod to my first wedding and the orchids were the leftovers from the ones I used in my hair.
We decided to take some photos outside, which despite the intense heat turned out beautifully. Of course, it was 105 degrees with 100% humidity — that is the South for you!
Then it was time to leave for City Hall (in our matching aviators). I could not wait to marry this man, again.
I feel so blessed that Emily came into my life, not only because she is a phenomenal photographer, but also because I now have a new friend! What is your favorite photo? More photos post-ceremony to come. . .
I felt the deep connection you have with your grandparents by reading this – you have so much respect for them, it really warmed my heart. Every detail in your second wedding seemed to have a meaning, and I’m so glad you got to enjoy it without the stress of your first one. Congratulations all over again, darling!
Yes, my grandparents mean the world to me and it broke my heart that they couldn’t be at my 1st wedding. Saying goodbye to them before I left for Buenos Aires was one of the hardest things I’ve EVER had to do and then they gave me that necklace, ugh!!! Thank you SO much for your lovely words, they touch me deeply!
You are so stunning in your photos! Love the hair and makeup. My fave is the one where you’re looking straight at the camera. What a gorgeous portrait.
THANK YOU darling!!! I’m really, really humbled by your loving words. I love that shot too, though I’m shocked that I’m not sweating in it haha! I’m also shocked that my makeup came out as well as it did, since I did it myself. 🙂
You guys look so beautiful! I’m obsessed with the idea of orchids in your hair…now I just need an occasion to do it, as well!
Thank you oh so very much!!! Aren’t the orchids perfection? I wish that I could wear them in my hair EVERY day! Alas, they die so quickly. Let me know when you wear them in your hair!!!
I didn’t know you were having a second wedding. Lucky girl!
Yep, and there will probably be a third, once my parents stop arguing about where to have it haha!!! Thankfully, the 2nd one was stress-free!
Two weddings glad that your grandparents were able to make it to this one. Your photos are great you even make city hall look good.
Awww you are too kind!!! And yes, I was elated that my grandparents could be such a big part of our 2nd special day!
I still can’t get over how GORGEOUS you look – your hair and make-up were absolutely perfect! Lucas looks ok too 🙂
No one could ever look more gorgeous than you did on your wedding day, just saying! 😉 But thank you from the bottom of my heart for you kind words. I’ll let Lucas know that he looked “ok.” Hahaha!!!
Just as beautiful the 2nd time around. It’s wonderful you were able to celebrate it with your loved ones. It doesn’t matter where or when, but that you have the chance to. Well done.
Wow, thank you!!! And I totally agree, it doesn’t matter where or when, as long as your loved ones are there! XOXO
Andi! Reading your blog is so fun, especially since I just had a similar experience, one wedding in Spain and another 2 weeks ago here in Massachusetts. I actually found my wedding earrings through your link to Tejani! Thanks for such great posts and beautiful pictures. Suerte con todo!
I LOVE that you found your wedding earrings through my website! Send me a link of the ones that you bought. Do you have wedding posts? I would be delighted to take a look at them!!! A wedding in Spain must have been unreal! Muchisima gracias por tus palabras dulce, buena suerte con todo tambien!
you look gorgeous. I would have been a grouchy grouchy girl in that humidity.
Thank you!!! Trust me, I was melting away with every second that passed by.
Those orchids are gorgeous, especially with your hair! Has your grandmother read the Nero Wolfe mystery series? He is a genius detective who is obsessed with orchids.
I don’t think she has read it, but I will tell her to!!! Thanks for your sweet words. 🙂
I L O V E the new wedding pictures. They are my favorite so far! 🙂
Yay!!! So glad you enjoyed them! That makes my day even sweeter.
You guys look beautiful together!
Thank you sooo much!!!
Gorgeous Pictures!
Thank you!
Beautiful!!! Love the orchids on your hair. Are you guys still going for the third wedding? Congratulations! -again- 🙂
I think we are, but I hope not haha!!! 2 is definitely enough! The orchids were the perfect touch, huh? Thanks so much!!! XOXO
These are insanely gorgeous!
Awww thank you kindly!
Emily totally nailed these pics, they exude love!
Agree 110%!!!
Such beautiful wedding photos. I think I’m having a 2nd wedding too in NY. It will be the traditional Chinese banquet and tea ceremony thing just for his family side. They not really into the idea of traveling. Congrts again you looked so lovely!
Oh wow, I can only imagine how beautiful that will be, all of the Chinese red!!! I can’t wait to see pics. Thank you so much darling!
Beautiful photos, Emily did a great job!
My face has to to be the aviators shot…duh, that’s such an Andi and Lucas glam pic 🙂
Haha that is definitely such an Andi/Lucas glam pic! I think you and I started that trend back in the day at the W huh? 😉
Hi, this is looking to be a good couple. I just love the hair and makeup. I am wishing you happy married life.
Wow, thank you SO much!!! I’m blushing!
Wow they are Gorgeous!
Thank you, I think they are gorgeous too!
Congrats Andi, beautiful.
Thank you so much!!! 🙂
Congrats again! The orchids are a nice touch!
They were a last minute decision and I’m so happy I went with them! Thank you!!!
As beautiful as the first! Congrats!
Thank you X 100!
I absolutely adore the pink orchids in your hair. Now, I just have to get my husband to remarry me, so I can do the same 😉
Do you want me to talk to him for you??? 😉
So gorgeous Andi! I love all the details like the orchids in your hair, you special necklace, your peony bouquet! This surely is a lovely second wedding! And most of all, you look so happy 🙂
It’s all in the details, yes? I’m definitely a details kinda girl! I’m so happy you noticed them!!! Thanks so much for your lovely words! XOXO
Congratulations on your second wedding Andi!!!!
As always, excellent photos and article!
Thank you sooo much!!! Yeah, Emily took some incredible photos that day. 🙂
Oh, Andi, you look absolutely stunning. So angelic and full of beauty. And the pictures are incredible. What a lucky find. It must be fate.
I do love that picture of you and Lucas with your foreheads together. You two make such a stunning couple. Methinks I need to find myself an Argentinian man too – Remind me, does Lucas have a brother? Hahahaha.
How is Lucas adjusting to life in the States? You’ll have to write up a post about that. I’m sure there’s a bunch of funny little quirks that he’ll find strange.
I don’t think I’ve ever been called angelic before wahoooo! I’m going to tell my parents and hubby that they should call me that from now on! 😉 Seriously, thank you so so so much for your thoughtful words and it was totally fate to discover Emily.
YES, find an Argie!!! I will help you plan your wedding in BsAs! Lucas has TWO brothers actually…
Lucas is the most adaptable person I’ve ever known. It’s like he’s lived here his entire life. You would never in a million years know that he gave up his entire life 3 weeks ago. I promise I’m trying my best to get him to write a post. One day I will wear him down!
I LOVE that you snuck away and got a tattoo when you were only 14! What a wild child! We’ve got to hear the story of the reaction behind that one….
I was waiting for someone to ask about it haha!!! Oh was I in trouble in girl. I told my parents once we were on the plane, so that they couldn’t react, but as soon as we landed all hell broke loose! I will definitely do a post on it sometime. I ended up getting 3 more tattoos before I turned 18!!!
So, SO beautiful! And really glad your grandparents got to see the wedding this time =)
Thanks my darling!!! XOXO
Oh Andi, this is wonderful. 🙂 I’m SO happy you got to share such precious moments with your grandparents who love you so dearly. You are beautiful and there’s so much love in these pictures. 🙂
Yes, I’m sooo blessed when it comes to my grandparents, they are gems! And thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words!!! Lots of love!
Yay! I can’t wait to keep reading about wedding 1 and eventually… wedding 3!
Haha, thanks sweetie!!!
Wow, you and your husband are insanely gorgeous! You need to be model. Awesome job Emily!!!
You are so making me blush, thank you!!! And yes, Emily totally rocked it!!!
105 plus humidity? You *must* have a fabulous hairstylist, there’s no way my hair would last in that weather! I’d have been melting in a second, but you look gorgeous. 🙂
Heidi
She is insanely amazing!!! But trust me, I was melting. I was running inside to fix my hair and makeup every chance I had. We didn’t take THAT many photos though. Thanks a million!!!
Just stunning!
Thanks!!!
Just desired to say your photos are as astounding! Thanks a million and please get Emily to take more photos of you 2 together!!!
Haha, I will have to let her know your request! 😉
Emily, congrats on some superb pics!
Here here!!! 🙂
Stunning pics of a stunning couple!
Thanks a million!!!
Ridiculously gorgeous!
Thank you a ton!
Terrific shots of a gorgeous couple!
Thank you so much!
You 2 are such a stunning couple!
Thank you from both of us!!!
What a beautiful way to celebrate your wedding with your family! I just got married “legally” in Thailand and am trying to plan a small wedding here as well as one back home with my family and it is all overwhelming! You are a inspiration and beautiful bride!
Awww thank you SO much!!!!! How incredible you got married in Thailand. Do you have links to pics of your wedding? I would love to see them! A destination wedding or two weddings is ridiculously overwhelming, I feel your pain. XOXO
Such beautiful pictures, and you look stunning! I got married the same way as you did, only it was on a beach in Thailand the first time and at the town hall the second. Celebrating this important day in a foreign country truly is amazing.
Thank you so much, you are so sweet!!! Your wedding in Thailand sounds AMAZING!
It was! I look at the pictures all the time as it always makes me so happy <3 I'm glad you had a wonderful day, too!
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