Hawkily Ever After: Let's Eat!

Remember how I grabbed some bread ends at the hotel prior to the reception because I was so starving? Well needless to say, sitting down to dinner was such a welcome treat. It was the first time I was able to sit back after the hectic schedule of the day and the first time I was able to get a good look at the reception hall. I could not have been more pleased.

Bucking tradition, Mr. Hawk and I chose to sit with our families at the head table, and I'm so glad we made that decision. It's not that I don't love my bridesmaids and groomsmen, but with my family traveling from California, I was so thankful to have those extra moments with my parents.

I vividly remember the conversations I had with Momma Hawk about the day, and our wedding party was able to mingle with their other friends. Plus I actually had the opportunity to eat.

Have you given though to your head table set up? Will it be family or your wedding party? Are you planning on a having sweetheart table?

All photos by Valerie Demo Photography, Catering by The Catering Company

Miss a Hawk recap? Don't fret! Catch up here:

We review our planning journey

We rehearse and welcome our guestsThe girls get prettyI share my bridal detailsMr. Hawk becomes a groomOur first lookWe take photos at Crim Dell BridgeWe explore campus for more photographyThe groomsmen ham it upThe bridal party channels their inner modelThe entire wedding party regroupsMy last moments as a MissWelcome to our wedding ceremonyThe bridal party processionMiss Hawk's walk down the aisle We're married!

We were surrounded by love during our impromptu receiving line

We take our family formals

All our reception details

I scarf bread ends while our guests enjoy cocktail hour
We make our grand entrances
Mr. Hawk and I have our first dance

Daddy Hawk and I dance

Mr. Hawk's mother-son moment