Hawily Ever After: Grand Entrances

With our DOC/DJ, Liz, we not only picked music, but also wrote fun scripts for the grand entrances. I think it really added something extra and fun.
Momma and Daddy Hawk were introduces as  "Disco Inferno" began to play...

...followed by the Hawk In-laws entrance to "Get Ready."

Once the parents were introduced, the fun with the bridal party began. Sissy Hawk was first up.

"At 12 years old, Sissy Hawk has devoted herself to swimming and she loves listening to music, just not Justin Bieber!"

"Please welcome Mrs. Hawk's little sister, Sissy Hawk!"

"GM J and Mr. Hawk have been friends since college. They were fraternity brothers in Delta Chi, and bonded over their love of sports. And even though he keeps his own hair very short, he makes his living selling hair products."

"A recent newlywed himself, give it up for GM J!"

"Mrs. Hawk and BM R have been friends since college where they bonded over going dancing and going shopping! Rachael is obsessed with her dog, Chloe –AKA 'stinky face'. The years may have gone by, and R is still the only person who can outlast Mrs. Hawk at the mall! Guess it’s a good thing she’s an accountant!"

"Mr. Hawk and GM R met in college and were fraternity brothers in Delta Chi! They bonded over college parties, flag football and watching sports! Rich is currently in law school and has high political aspirations! Try as he might, he just can’t get Aaron to debate politics with him! Please welcome GM R!"

GM R and Mr. Hawk met in high school and have been buddies ever since. BM K and Mrs. Hawk bonded over their love of reading and Dave Matthews! R is a huge Hokie football fan. K will sit and watch the games with him. R is also big Phillies fan! K will sit and watch those games with him too! They are a great couple and have been together forever. They just had a little girl seven months ago, and little M is the light of their sleep deprived lives. K and R!

"Mrs. Hawk and BM T have been friends since middle school. They were so close, they practically lived at each other’s houses. They were on the same dance team in high school and somehow survived being chased by all the boys. They were also obsessed with Austin Powers! While each in their own bedrooms they would start the movie together and recite the lines to each other over the phone! T!"

"The Best Man, J, is Mr. Hawk’s younger brother who loves to party. In fact, he is a very accomplished bar hopper! However, he is under the mistaken belief that he is the better looking brother. He loyal, he’s brutally honest, and he is someone you can always count in a pinch! Show your love for mister I’m the life of the Party, Best Man, J!"

"A is Mrs. Hawk’s best friend and Maid of Honor. They were sorority sister in Alpha Chi Omega, they had the same major, Economics, and they were roommates until Mrs. Hawk ditched her to go live with Mr. Hawk! A loves dogs and spends countless hours making sure that shelter dogs find loving homes. And finally, she loves football and watching the football players! Maid of Honor: A!"

We finally made our appearance as as T.I.'s "Bring 'Em Out" started to play.

Liz officially announced us as Mr. and Mrs. Hawk amidst plenty of cheers.

Liz called out the wedding party to dance out the rest of the song, but Mr. Hawk was being a bit reluctant.

With a little encouragement yanking from me...

...plus a hand from GM J, we got him out there for a moment or two.

The party had officially begun!

Will your wedding party be introduced individually?

All photos by Valerie Demo Photography

Miss a Hawk 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

Swooping in: Miss Hawk!

HI Y'ALL!

I am so completely overcome with excitement, shock, and maybe even a dash of disbelief mixed in to be writing my first official post as a bee! I feel incredibly blessed and honored to be able to share my wedding journey with y'all. Being one of the first couples in our group of friends to tie the knot, being cross-country from my family, and attending only one wedding in my adult life, I was so L.O.S.T. when it came to wedding planning. But when I found Weddingbee, I truly felt like a found a group of supportive, wedding-crazed friends to help me along my way. I hope that I can provide the same support and inspiration that y'all have provided me!

So onto a little bit about the Hawks:

Personal Photo

I am an ultimate girly girl and an animal lover. I'm the dog-mommy to three adorable dogs: Bella, Tug, and Jetta. (Yes, we have three dogs, and no, I am no longer allowed to be a foster mom.) I am also an avid reader and undercover nerd. I have had the privilege of living in four different states while growing up, but I now call Virginia home.

Mr. Hawk is a sports fanatic and native Virginian. He's an extremely hard-worker and dedicated to his job, which often takes him on the road. In his spare time, you will most likely find him snuggled on the couch with his Jetta-dog either watching whatever sport happens to be in season at the time, reading ESPN.com, or playing Madden on his Xbox.

So why Miss Hawk? I'm worried that I'm going to disappoint. I don't know if I have a really good reason. When Pengy formally announced the woodland generation, I was immediately drawn to her. She just looked so feminine to me. (Mr. Hawk says it because she's wearing lipstick. So maybe that's it.) But I also think it may be because she looks fierce and focused. When I set my sights on something, I can be that way too. And she has brown feathers like the color of my hair. Is that enough reasons? I hope so, 'cause that's all I've got.

xxoo,
Miss Hawk