Brooklyn & Dakota'S Wedding "Behind The Scenes" (Bts) | Behind The Braids Ep. 180

( upbeat music ). This is my son right here., So it is T minus .... Let'S see today's Tuesday and she's getting married on Friday so., But tomorrow is when we fly out tomorrow morning and I'm not allowed to post about it until the actual wedding which is going to be crazy.. So I have to try to figure out other things to post and we're just doing all the last minute crunch things dropping the dogs off getting everything squared away. Packing tonight. It'S gon na be crazy., I'm just excited to get there because then I know I mean if it's not with me, it's not with me when we get there., I'm hoping it won't be too crazy, tomorrow and Thursday, and just looking forward to the wedding on Friday.. Well, we made it., We made it To San Jose with all our luggage. Whoo No lost luggage., So win number one. One success. Fuel up., We're all hungry and getting car sick. True.. We don't fit at one table though., So it is Fri no Thursday morning and honestly it's been kind of relaxed morning.. We slept in a little bit. We're two hours ahead on our body clock, so we still woke up pretty early, but we've just been went to Starbucks got food for everybody.. Then we sat out on the porch this morning in the beautiful sunshine and enjoyed our drinks and our food and just visited with people that are coming and going.. Bailey and Rylan are running a few errands this morning and I'm kind of like at the house. Still in case people are coming and going all day. And Sean's over there working on paying wedding, bills. Mostly., That's it., [, Shaun ], My wallet., It's empty.. It'S gone, it's empty., [, Mindy ]! It'S all gone. Kamri flew in this morning and was on a flight that was probably half full with family., So they're all here somewhere, probably at their hotels.. Just you know, I figure we'll have'em trickling in and out and later tonight is the reception or the rehearsal dinner.. So we'll go there and it will be the day. [ Shaun ] You ready for the rehearsal. You guys are playing on the big .... Is it green or yellow ♪, Big lime, yellow lime and yellow piano, ♪ [, Mindy ]? We have it all set up for the snacks for after the rehearsal dinner. Everyone's just getting ready to go.. I think the theme of the night was Florals., So cute. [, Shaun ]. This is the outfit for the rehearsal dinner, complete [ Mindy ], With boots [ Shaun ] With the poop kickers right, there. [, Mindy ], That's very Texas of you. [ Mindy ]. In the middle of the forest driving. Driving for the first time. ( upbeat music, ), [, Shaun ] We're trying to get the best vantage point for the massive crew we have. ( crowd, chattering, ) Best man supposed to be security for the ring. Hopefully I don't lose it. [ Shaun ] Lot of pressure. And by this time tomorrow you will be married., [, Mindy ] Mr. And Mrs. Brooklyn McKnight And Dakota Blackburn., ( laughter, ), Good try., That's so crazy. [, Mindy ]! You got a McKnight on there Hey! I got McKnight. [ Mindy ]. What do you think Shaun? What [ Mindy ] Another one will bite the dust Mm, hmm., [, Mindy, ] off our payroll. Yeah. [ Mindy ], No give no give backs Dakota. What'd, you say No, give backs. Nope. Just woke up and it's the morning of wedding day.. What you think Shaun! I'M excited., I'm just glad it's here., It's gon na be a long. Day. It'll be amazing, day. And then done. Done Just the beginning. Mm. Hmm [ Shaun ], The beginning. Done for the wedding. Yeah. I know. Yeah, I'm excited. [ Mindy ]! Well, these are the early stages of setup. Got a full day of loading in and setting up.. So here's what it looks like right, now., Pretty bare bones, getting it in process, but nature has worked it's magic for us., (, Indistinct, chatter, )! Well, my hair is done looking amazing. But makeup, not yet. Rylan's, still waiting her turn. Kamri's over there getting her hair done from Nina. Yep. Miss Paisley over here. There's Ari. Ari's, always with us, everywhere. Bailey., Hey Just slowly, slowly getting ready. Brooklyn's, half ready. Hi., I'm Like half my makeup is on. [ Mindy ], It looks good.. My hair is not touched. So., [, Photographer ]. So turn your head a little bit more toward Yep. Right there. Almost like you- Yes., ( camera clicking ) Stay right, there. [, Mindy ], We're all getting bridals done, filming, shooting pictures.! All of us still need to change. Our clothes. Ace is going to be officiating. Today. Yep. He took the script from his cousin. Yep. From his own wedding.. It'S kinda nice., It's gon na be pretty nice. Yeah, pretty nice., It's already written for me. So. Yeah it'd be pretty cool. To have your brother-in-law marry you right, Yeah, I'm excited.! That'S pretty! Cool. Nervous at all, Nah Nah., All the nerves, all the nerves just happen to be sitting right, there. Couple more hours and it can just be gone.. [, Shaun, ], Yeah. I'll, feel good., [, Shaun, ] It'll be fine.. Well, yeah., [, Shaun, ] it'll be fine.. Just and it's okay to cry., Oh I'll, be I'll, be shedding some tears.. I can promise you that. [ Shaun ], Hey Dackson buddy! Are you nervous? No [, Dakota, ] Dackson just looks freaking sharp, dude. [ Shaun ]. He does look at this., Okay, So I'm ready to do the father's first look.. This is my second one.. I don't I like to hope. It gets easier. Every time. We'll see how it goes., But I'm about ready to see Brooklyn in her wedding, dress., (, sweet acoustic, music, ), (, Shaun, crying ), ( camera clicking ). You look so great.. You like it Stunning., Yeah. Stunning right. If he hasn't seen it yet he's gon na die., I love you. Sweetie., Don't worry dad! You got ta. Do this like 5 more times Thought it'd get easier and it's not. Wow. [ Woman's Voice, ]! Okay, dad you just saw her.. What do you think She's beautiful.? You thought it would get easier and it did not. She's wearing moms, wedding, necklace and and earrings right, Yeah. Yep.. Remember those on your wedding day dad [ Shaun ], I do. Mom, said you were so nervous. You threw up three times., I I didn't, but I almost did. I almost did. ( cameras clicking ), [, Mindy, ], (, whispers, ), I'm sorry, I missed yours.. It was good. All right.. So I just finished my first look with Brooklyn and it gets me every time. I mean the moment. I knew she was tapping. My shoulder, I started tearing up. And then to look at her in her dress.. The only emotion I can describe is exact same feeling of the first time I saw her when she was born.. Just the emotion hits you and its my baby girl getting married to a pretty good young man., [ Shaun ], Just getting the wedding photography done with a beautiful couple. [ Photographer ]. I love that. Yeah.. I kind of come in yeah pretty., We're together doing picture time. [ Shaun ]. So how did you feel the first time you saw her in a dress? I mean I've seen it like 14 times at this point. [ Shaun ]. I know but like this. Like that., Oh, it's pretty amazing.. The sunbeams coming through the trees. Right now is like crazy., Crazy, good., [, Shaun ]. You just watched the first look, Yes. [, Shaun, ] How'd. You feel watching it. I'M sad. [, Shaun ]. You missed mine, but that's okay. You'll see it.. I will. [ Shaun ]. How did you feel about Dakota's? It was cute. [, Shaun ]. It was cute.. I mean, I think, on the wedding day you get so stressed and caught up in all the details and then you're not together for like 24 hours., Then you finally see each other again and you're like oh yeah., [, Shaun ]. All you wan na do is be together.. This is why we do this. [ Shaun ]. She said that.. I heard her say that she just wants to be with him. Yes. [ Shaun ] She's, tired of being apart. They're, cute. [, Shaun ]. We got Megan from Sweet Tooth Fairy here, who's helping Brooklyn with her cake.. She made the entire thing. Beautiful color.. What kind of cake is it Chocolate, Fairyfette, [, Shaun, ] Fairyfette? Is that what she wanted? Yes, Oh wow.. I know I'm like I rubbed off on her. Vanilla with Sprinkles. It'S like doesn't get any better. Mindy's gon na, not she's gon na, be like you, you've gotten to the kids. ( laughs, ), (, sweet acoustic, music, ), [, Shaun ]. How are you guys doing? Looking good., I need shorts.. Did you not bring yours? These are mine., There's no way those are yours., [, Shaun ]. What These are mine. She has my shorts on.. No, these are mine. Turn around.. Well, what size do you wear? Oh the drama at weddings. When people borrow each other's clothes., [ Shaun ] Got the meal prep going on over here.. Let'S see., All the people doing all the things. Hair and makeup in here., ( upbeat music, ), [, Mindy ] Ace is just chillin.. What do you think Shaun? I love it. ( background talking ), I'm a fan of our work., I'm a fan of your work. [ Mindy ], So photos. Photos photos photos., Whee., I'm about to get you. [ Mindy ] Dakota. You got 30 minutes.. I got 30 minutes. [ Mindy ], Any last single words of wisdom. No, I don't have anything. [ Shaun ] Bout, ready to walk down the aisle., Any nerves, You feeling good Brooklyn Brooklyn. You feeling good. I'M feeling good we're about to walk down the aisle., We're a little nervous. Yeah, my stomach's fluttering, a little., I'm mostly nervous for my walk. That'S what I'm most nervous, about. So., [, Shaun ] You'll, be fine you'll, be fine., (, fun, upbeat, music, ), (, applauding ), [, Woman Speaking ]. It'S the wedding cake! That'S the good stuff. [ Woman Speaking ]! That'S the best thing. ( indistinct chatter, ), [, Woman, ]. There you go there, you go there. You go. [ Woman, ], Guys guys. ( group cheers ) [ Group ], Aww. [ Man ], It's so sweet., [ Woman, ] Come on come on, don't give into it Dakota, Don't do it Come on Dakota [ Others In The Group ] Be nice, be nice [ Woman ]: Do it do it? Do it Smash it [ Man, ] Aw, he's too good. They're, so perfect, together., (, acoustic, guitar, music, ) ( crowd, cheering ) ( car engine starting ). The night is wrapping down., Pretty much everything's been started to be breaking down., But look at this.. It was perfect. [, Shaun, ], Here's the official send off.. I love you.. I love you. [ Dakota ] Bye. Thanks for everything. Love, you son. Love. You thank you.. Son., This is my son right, here. [, Mindy ], We get to add Dakota ( crowd, cheering ) [ Shaun ]. My son is officially in the group chat. Today.. We are still here in California, with a family that is all remaining.. Some of us stayed. Just take an extra day, relax and try to recover from the wedding., So we are doing the Pebbled Beach 17 stops.. This is stop number one., Shepherd's Knoll. This view right, here., We're gon na drive and do all 17 and just see what there is to see. Kind of spend some time together. Today., Stop number two. Huckleberry Hill. [, Shaun ], No huckleberries though. [ Mindy ] Back here you can see the ocean. Santa Cruz. [ Mindy ]. We found Stop 3. The Spanish Bay Beach. Paisley wants to stay here. Forever. Stop 4 Shaun. The Restless Sea. Number 7 is Bird Rock.. There'S a bunch of otter. On there too. That's Otter, you can hear. Move over., Carolyn and Rylan are fighting over who gets to sit in the back.. I won. [ Shaun ] Possession is nine tenths of the law right. [ Mindy ] Number nine Fan Shell Beach overlook. Wish the sun was shining it'd, be a lot prettier. Sean decided to skip 10 entirely, And we are now at 11, which is Crocker Grove.. This is really creepy. Looking actually., These trees are where horror movies are filmed.. This is Stop 12, which is called the Lone Cypress.. Well, we flew home today. Wedding's over We're back home., I'm unpacking all of the stuff. Rylan and I brought home a bunch of stuff for Brooklyn, including the cake topper and presents, and we're just kind of trying to put everything. Away. Picked up Ellie from the temporary foster and I got the contract tonight. So hopefully by tomorrow it will be a done deal., But in the meantime she will not move., Not letting me out of her sights. What you want Ellie, You sleeping, So she won't get Off my lap. She's She's, like You left me, Not leaving you now. ( upbeat music, ),