Behind the Scenes

The Reception

Just got back from the reception and it was a blast! Tavern on the Green is a true New York landmark and it was a beautiful place to spend the afternoon eating, drinking, dancing and enjoying the culmination of what has been such an incredible week for everyone- Kacy, Jordan, their family and friends... but also everyone at the show who got to know these wonderful people and worked very hard to create a wedding worthy of how special they really are. Here's a backstage look at the party...

Regis and Kelly make their entrance at Tavern on the Green.

Mr. and Mrs. Kacy and Jordan Edsall!

Regis gives a toast to the bride and groom.

The band starts up

And the dancing begins!

It is safe to say that everyone had a great time, even baby Rylea. It really was an incredible day and we wish the Edsall family many many more:)

Be sure to check out all the video from today's show as well as a sneak peek at the reception. We'll recap everything on Monday's show and you can contine to send your well wishes to Kacy & Jordan right here.

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This is it!!!

The Live Wedding of Kacy and Jordan is finally here. Our wedding team has been up and working since 4am, all the final preparations are in the works, the studio has been completely transformed and everyone is running around getting ready for what is now only minutes away...

Check back later for a behind-the-scenes update on the wedding ceremony and of course we will dish about what is sure to be a spectacular reception!

Kacy & Jordan want to thank everyone for their incredible words of support. And of course, we all want to say CONGRATULATIONS to this amazing couple and beautiful family:)

More to come...

Okay, we just finished what we hope you will all agree was an incredible ceremony. Here are some photos so you get a better sense of what was happening "backstage"

The lovely bridesmaids get ready to make their walk down the aisle.

Taylor Hicks was here bright and early to perform.

He also spent some time getting to know Kacy on her big morning.

Our audience was filled with friends and family of the bride and groom.

And take a look at the amazing wedding cake and beautiful flowers!

   

Thanks again for all the wonderful messages. We will put them together in a book for Kacy & Jordan, so keep 'em coming... and of course, we will report back after the reception.... Stay Tuned!

One Day to Go!

It's the day before the big day! Kacy and Jordan will be walking down the aisle live on the show tomorrow! On today's show, Regis and Kelly checked in with the couple and revealed two more huge surprises...that their wedding reception will be held at the legendary Tavern on the Green and they will be receiving a $25,000 wedding registry from JC Penney!

Here's a shot of Kacy and Jordan getting ready to go on set for their segment earlier today.

Today there were more well wishes from our celebrity guests. The fabulous Brooke Shields met with the couple backstage.

And just like any wedding, there were a few last minute decisions to be made...

Regis and Kelly helped Kacy and Jordan take a look through all of the beautiful flowers and decorations with Larry Scott from Lawrence Scott Events.

You will not believe the amazing transformation that is happening in the studio at this very moment. This is going to be an incredibly beautiful ceremony tomorrow.

But first, we all gathered for this afternoon's rehearsal...

Baby Rylea even made an appearance!

Family and friends joined Regis and Kelly for a run through.

Kacy and Jordan got to meet their favorite American Idol when Taylor Hicks stopped by to run through the song he'll be performing for tomorrow's processional.

This is it... the big day is almost here! Don't forget to send Kacy and Jordan your well wishes and tune in tomorrow to join us for the wedding of the year!

Wedding Surprises!

What a whirlwind day for our wedding couple Kacy and Jordan! They appeared on the show for the Kleinfeld's Bridal Fashion Show. Kacy got to take a peek at so many beautiful options for gowns- be sure to tune in on their wedding day to see which one she chooses. While Kelly and Carley Roney from The Knot helped with the big decision-making in the studio, Regis kept the Groom Jordan and his buddies occupied with a few rounds of ping pong.

Bride and Groom were reunited in the studio at the end of the show and Regis and Kelly revealed that one of their favorite singers, American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, will perform for them on their special day! They were also shocked when they received their gorgeous wedding rings from A. Jaffe. Their daughter Rylea also loved playing with her parents shiny new rings.

But even more excitement was happening behind the scenes... Kacy got to chat with the beautiful Kate Hudson backstage and both Kacy and Jordan got to spend a few moments with singer k.d.lang after her incredible performance on the show.

Don't forget you can post well wishes for Kacy and Jordan right here and see them walk down the isle on their wedding day, this Friday!

A Message From John

Kacy and Jordan and their families and friends... are incredible people. I'm working on a segment that will air on the day of their wedding. It is a segment that will show that these people are more then just a "horrible accident". They were warm, funny, loving people before "life hurled a curve ball" at them... and they're still warm, funny, loving people after the "awful curve ball".

I really have enjoyed getting to know the wedding party. There is a lot of class and grace in the way they all look out for each other... and the way they all treat each other. I've learned a lesson or two from these folks.

- John

A Message From The Bride!

Wow, here we are in New York!!!! What an experience! We left Cinncinati at 7am on Sunday to begin our fun journey here. Our flight went very smooth and the weather was warm when we got here. The size of the city was overwhelming compared to our small hometown of Garrett. Sleeping has been a real problem we found out that we were coming. The excitement has kept our minds going. We are so grateful to Kim for writing the letter and to everyone at Regis and Kelly for this opportunity.

Monday was an exciting and busy day. We started our day at 9am at the ABC studio. There we got to watch the show with our family and friends before they took me down for a makeover. The make-up artists were great and made me feel like a princess. Jordan, being himself, was the life of the party with a smile and tons of jokes to follow. Then we got fitted for our tuxes and dresses. The tuxedo fitting was fun. Jordan was treated like a king and the people were great. Kleinfeld opened their doors graciously for me to find the perfect dress. It was so easy since the help was great.

Tuesday was an early day, getting up to be at the studio by 7am. Once again we went into make-up and got ready to be on the show. We were so nervous just before going on but managed to keep our composure. The show went great and was loads of fun. Then on to the taste testing for our cake! Yummy Tavern on the Green sure can bake cakes. We got to look at albums from previous years and we know how great ours will turn out. Walking through Central Park was absolutely amazing. The fountains were beautiful, returning to see it all in the summer would be awesome.

The experience has been so much fun. I can't wait to see what is in store for us the rest of the week.

- Kacy

The Kacy Hardenbrook Fund

The Kacy Hardenbrook Fund account has been established by the People's Federal Savings Bank in Auburn, Indiana to assist the family in their recovery from the many serious injuries sustained in their house explosion on August 20, 2007.

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Please Click Here to print this form and submit your contribution

Be sure to include: your Name, Address, Phone Number, Amount, Date, Check Number, make your check payable to Peoples Federal Savings Bank and mail to:

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Peoples Federal Savings Bank

Attention: Hardenbrook

PO Box 231

Auburn, IN

46706-0231

The Shriners Hospitals for Children

Kacy and her family continue to receive amazing care from the wonderful doctors, nurses and support staff at Shriner's hospital in Ohio. The hospital has provided the family with housing accomodation during this difficult time and will continue to provide their daughters for many years to come. This healthcare organization is doing invaluable service across the country.

Please Click Here to make a donation to the Shriners Hospitals

A message from Marco

So last week, our wedding team here decided to send me out to Cincinnati, Ohio, to ambush our wedding couple..What I thought was going to be a quick and easy trip, turned into something very different..I mean, as a producer you see a lot of things...You see the good, and the bad...I thought I was pretty prepared for this situation...Boy was I wrong...After we arrived in Ohio, we headed over to the Shriners Hospitals for Children to meet up with Louise, who is their publicist...We worked on a way to execute the actual ambush and set up our video conferencing system on our Macbooks..Shriners doesn’t feel like a “hospital”..It felt more like a place of hope and rehabilitation...After we set everything up, we headed out to dinner with Louise and called it a night...The next day, we woke up and headed back to Shriners..That’s where it got to us all, me and my 2 cameramen...We saw little kids, burned from head to toe, walking around..At first I was saddened and taken back...Just to see these little innocent kids, burned and changed for life...Hassan (one cameraman) called his daughter right away and told her he loved her...I thought about my little nieces and John (the other cameraman) looked at pictures of his kids...It was really sad...But, once we met the wedding couple, I saw things in a different light..You’re first reaction is woah, look at that...Then you talk to them and see, it’s something on the outside..You start to see how beauty really is only skin deep...After talking to the couple for about an hour, We set up the ambush and surprised them with their wedding...They were so excited!!! So were we...We realized how we had just taken something so traumatic, and changed their lives forever..The kids, I mean, are so adorable...Once you sit down and really see that despite the bandages, they’re normal little kids who laugh and say cheese when they see a camera..It’s hard at first because as a culture we’re all so inclined to stare and see that someone does not look like us but once you realize how beautiful someone really is, how strong they are in a time of crisis, you almost forget the outside...We hung with them for a couple of days and headed back to NY...They are truly a deserving couple...I’m honored to be a part of something that has changed a couple’s life, and the people around them, forever...

Mphresherrrrr

Live's Wedding 2008

Wedding Week is finally here. This is the 20^th year we've had the pleasure of marrying a couple live on the show. After combing through thousands of submissions, our wedding couple was officially announced on the show today. Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall from Garrett, Indiana will be walking down the aisle live on our show this Friday. There are so many exciting things happening this week as we all get ready for their big day.  Here you can send well wishes to the happy couple, get a backstage look into all the preparations, and read messages from our staff, family members and even the couple themselves.

And don't forget to tune in this Friday, February 8th,

for the wedding of Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall! 

Wedding Week is finally here. This is the 20^th year we've had the pleasure of marrying a couple live on the show. After combing through thousands of submissions, our wedding couple was officially announced on the show today. Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall from Garrett, Indiana will be walking down the aisle live on our show this Friday. There are so many exciting things happening this week as we all get ready for their big day.  Here you can send well wishes to the happy couple, get a backstage look into all the preparations, and read messages from our staff, family members and even the couple themselves.

And don't forget to tune in this Friday, February 8th,

for the wedding of Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall! 

Wedding Week is finally here. This is the 20^th year we've had the pleasure of marrying a couple live on the show. After combing through thousands of submissions, our wedding couple was officially announced on the show today. Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall from Garrett, Indiana will be walking down the aisle live on our show this Friday. There are so many exciting things happening this week as we all get ready for their big day.  Here you can send well wishes to the happy couple, get a backstage look into all the preparations, and read messages from our staff, family members and even the couple themselves.

And don't forget to tune in this Friday, February 8th,

for the wedding of Kacy Hardenbrook and Jordan Edsall!