Love is Where We Are: Sendoff

Before I knew it, the day had flown by and it was time to make our departure. The boys handed out my little DIY sendoff flags, and Mr. Lion and I headed towards the exit.

Remember how the groomsmen decorated my car? Obviously, I was a little concerned when I saw all those balloons!

Fortunately, someone had given Mr. Lion a hint and he somehow ended up with two safety pins. We went to town on the balloons (which I hated and he loved), and made it into our getaway car.


We were just about to take off, when I yelled out the window, "Wait! I want to say bye to my mom." The sea of guests parted, and she raced through to give me one more hug.

Our touching moment was short-lived, as I looked up and noticed a surprise waiting for me on the windshield.

How thoughtful! The groomsmen made sure I'd feel like a princess all the way to our hotel!

Our wedding day was over, and we were ready to embark upon our new life together.

I love this last one. Everyone is cheering, Sister Lioness is crying, and Mr. Lion is fist pumping victoriously.

The Lioness wedding journey has almost reached its end, but I still have one more fun thing to share with y'all. Stay tuned!

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.
• We spontaneously invented a game.
• I made it through the entire wedding without crying...almost.

*All photos by H. Photography unless otherwise noted.