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This past weekend was a lot of fun!  I ended up taking a day off from work on Friday to drive down to Richmond to attend my cousin’s wedding–along with Connor, my parents, older sister, and brother-in-law.

I have to say, it was really fun to be able to attend a wedding just a week after getting engaged.  We are just starting to think about the planning process, so its wonderful to see a sneak peek of what lies ahead (hopefully my habit of procrastination does not rear its ugly head) and start to get some ideas churning.

Millie's Diner >> Blogging Over Thyme

Anyway, after enjoying a casual and fun BBQ rehearsal on Friday night, we all woke up on Saturday morning and headed into the city for brunch.

After getting various recommendations and doing a bit of research, my sister and I both decided on breakfast at Millie’s Diner.  Right when we walked in, we were greeted with a large stove on the right, where two heavily tattooed chefs were wielding about six different omelet pans and several bottles of sriracha.  My kind of place…

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The food ended up being delicious!  We all ended up ordering a variety of things, including the spicy pork breakfast burrito, veggie mess, and avocado, tomato & white cheddar omelet.  Probably one of the better breakfast burritos I’ve had to date.

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I loved the little details from the chalkboard paint menu, old jukebox players to the hearty multi-grain toast and crispy breakfast potatoes, seasoned with Indian spices.

Millie's Diner >> Blogging Over Thyme

After breakfast, we ended up walking around the city a bit, before heading back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding, which was held outdoors at Clover Forest Plantation, a 18th century estate located within just 45 minutes of Richmond.

It was a beautiful setting!

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Plus, the weather was absolutely perfect!  Seriously, Julie and Steven could not have asked for a better day to get married.

It was such a fun evening complete with lots of dancing, delicious pumpkin ale, and great company.

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Big congratulations to both of them on their special day!  Here are a few more pics from that evening.

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Back in a few days with another installment of Throwback Thursday!