Love is Where We Are: Balloonity

Our wedding ceremony came and went, and now our reception was reaching its close. For our last dance, we asked the DJ to play "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles. Mr. Lion and I stood in the center of the dance floor, and a giant group hug quickly formed around us.

You're probably wondering why everyone was looking to their right. Remember that balloon from our Save the Dates? Our photographer brought his along so that we could take these pictures...

Afterwards, the balloon inspired a game amongst our giant group hug. I'm sure you're familiar...I like to call it "The Don't Let the Balloon Touch the Floor Game."

No one gave instructions, or commanded that we begin to play. The balloon randomly appeared, and it was just mutually understood that this was happening. Balloon + unity = balloonity.

That was one of my favorite parts of our wedding day: those little, unexpected moments of joy. This particular moment made for a wonderful finale to a fantastic day.

How are you closing your reception?

Catch up on the Lioness recaps here!

• First, we got ready at my apartment.
• Then, we finished getting ready at the venue.
• The boys got ready and posed for pictures.
• We exchanged gifts.
• The girls posed for pictures.
• I admired every little detail.
• We walked down the aisle.
• We got married.
• We had some alone time.
• We posed for photos with family.
• We posed for photos together.
• Of course, we took a few goofy pictures.
• We had our first dance.
• I danced with my dad, and Mr. Lion danced with his mom.
• We cut the cake.
• We toasted to love.
• We mingled through the dollar dance.
• My sorority sisters carried out one of my favorite traditions.
• We got down on the dance floor.
• The boys decorated our getaway car.
• I tossed my bouquet(s).
• Mr. Lion tossed my garter (and scarred someone for life in the process).
• We were terrified by the hora.
• We enjoyed some ice cold Coca Cola.

*All photos by H. Photography unless otherwise noted.