Hawkily Ever After: Anniversary Dance

One of my favorite parts of the reception was the anniversary dance. Mr. Hawk and I took the dance floor and as the song progressed, Liz asked other couples to join us according to how long they had been married.

T and GM J were the first to join us, only being married three weeks. Needless to say T was quite excited.

Liz called out those married two years or less and then five years or less. Many of our married friends were on the dance floor.

Before we knew it, Liz was calling out couples married ten, twenty, thirty, and forty plus years.

I can't explain how it felt to be surrounded by so many inspirational couples. The love in the room during these moments was palpable.

Have you considered including an anniversary dance during your reception?

All photos by Valerie Demo Photography

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

We review our planning journey

We rehearse and welcome our guests
The girls get pretty
I share my bridal details
Mr. Hawk becomes a groom
Our first look 
We take photos at Crim Dell Bridge
We explore campus for more photography
The groomsmen ham it up
The bridal party channels their inner model
The entire wedding party regroups
My last moments as a Miss
Welcome to our wedding ceremony
The bridal party procession
Miss 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
We eat! (Yes, we actually ate!)
Cheesin' it up in the photo booth
We dance and the boys break out cigars
We cut our cake
Time for toasts!