Ring Bear

 Declan was asked to be the ring bear for our good friends Mj and Priscella's wedding. The wedding took place at the Bonnet House, a historic park in Fort Lauderdale. We weren't sure how it was gonna play out. The first step; getting fitted for the tux- Failed!  In the store he screamed bloody murder putting on the tux. Second attempt, trying on the tux at home, week before wedding hoping for better cooperation- Failed! Day of the wedding, the third and final attempt to get tux on- and I was prepared with lollipops-I'll let you judge by the video...

After the 15 minute tantrum on the floor and already late we put on his shirt with just as much struggle. Once he was in the car it got better, thankfully.

Yay, half way dressed and on the way!

At the wedding site he wouldn't pose for pictures unfortunately, but we weren't surprised. The wedding was outside as the Bonnet House has beautiful grounds. So unlike a ceremony that would take place in a church where the aisle would be relatively short, this was a long path. The plan was to have daddy wait with him at the top to get him going and I would be at the end. But there was no way Declan was taking this walk alone. Donal actually had to carry him the distance until just past where the guest were seated. Then he ran to mommy. He was adorable. I had a ring pop for him and he was an angel during the ceremony.

Practicing

"Priceless"

Declan walking down the aisle. The video is 4 minutes long so you need to fast forward....

He was finally comfortable around all the strangers and had a blast running around with the flower girls before the reception.

He walked hand in hand into the reception with the flower girls I wish I had it on video. Then he and the flower girls greeted the wedding party with dance moves and clapping as they made their grand entrance into the reception.

This way girls!

Declan and the girls then danced around the bride and groom for the first dance and then again with the groom and mom. It was so cute! After that you could not get Declan off the dance floor. He danced the night away, except for a short break to have some dinner. Declan was exhausted by 9pm but still wanted to be at the dance floor but I had to be holding him so I knew it was time to go then.