An Epic Bridesmaid Speech & Wedding Weekend

Last weekend marked the debut of our awesome bridesmaid speech at the wedding of Megan and Jason Dixon.  While I have put my speech and show choir days behind me, from time-to-time, I will bust out my inner stage-gal to showcase some love for a good cause.  This wedding was that cause.

A longtime friend of mine (Ash) got married to an amazing man and I was honored to be standing by her side.  What a blast. From the initial engagement (he surprised her with a trip to the Dominican and got down on one knee) to planning the bridal shower, late nights drinking wine and enjoying our friend Makayla's homemade flatbreads, to the wedding day, this was one for the books.

Typically (and I'm being totally transparent), I don't usually like weddings. But Megan and Jason's was one I truly enjoyed. What a solid couple. You could feel the love in the room.  Their band (yes, they had a live band) was epic and believe it or not, Mr. Reeker got out on the dance floor and taught this ol' broad how to pretzel.  (I have already told him we will be practicing some more...so much fun!)



Makayla, the Maid of Honor and I decided to commemorate these two with a song as our wedding toast/speech.  Jack and Diane by the John Cougar Mellencamp was the tune and we had such a blast creating this and putting on a show for the two love birds .... and their 200 friends and family.
Megan and Jason are avid hikers, love the outdoors, antiquing (they're both super creative), live music, GOOD music and craft beers.  Jason grew up a gymnast and went to the University of Iowa.  The song came together so easily and we could barely contain ourselves we were laughing so hard when practicing. A huge thanks to Adam for grabbing his iphone to film; later on, the videographer told us he'd be sending us a copy of the professionally cut version. He said he now had his background music for the entire video montage. hahah.


All-in-all a great weekend. I was definitely a pile come Sunday and needed some serious R&R. Nonetheless, it was an epic weekend I hope Megan and Jason never forget.

See you soon!
-Us for Real