Wedding Day

The Wedding was just beautiful!! I may not be very objective, but enough people had agreed with me to make it official!!!

Getting ready to leave for the church. DH had a surprise waiting outside for us!

In the 2 hours before the ceremony- I never took my camera out of the bag! I'll get some of those professional photos for that special time!

Daddy/Daughter dance "My Girl"

Bride's cake.....no pictures of the Groom's cake... but it sure was good!

Dancing with the oldest son....no pictures of dancing with husband or other sons... hope to get them from other cameras!

DH had to take a little break!!

The band was terrific!

Saying goodbye!

Still partying on the way home!!!!

Rehearsal and Dinner

Friday night was the rehearsal. I took a few pictures because I knew I would not take any Saturday.

The Groom and Mom going into the dinner.

Tables -before the crowd came in-

Favors- youngest son ate 8 of the chocolate covered strawberries! We had a buffet dinner - roast, mini shis-ka-bobs, potato bites, some kind of cones with a Mexican filling and rolls. The Bride and Groom made all the decorating and food choices. It was casual and "woodsy" -much like the Groom!!

After the party got going I totally forgot to take any pictures! I just enjoyed myself....and shed a few tears!!!! Wedding pics next.....

Pre-wedding Fun

Tomorrow this little boy becomes a husband! My baby, Son #2, will walk down the aisle with his bride! Where did the time go?

Today we attended the Bridesmaid Luncheon, helped decorate for the reception, had a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner! The luncheon was held in a beautiful mansion called Fountainview. It was raining/pouring so I didn't get pictures outside. This is a gingerbread house, which was on display in the parlor , that is a replica of the house!

It was decorated from floor to ceiling- there were 73 trees!

The bride (in the center) with some of the bridesmaids.....

It was beautiful!!!! Let the tears begin.......

Back to Blogland

I can't believe that my break lasted almost a month! The next month will be a blur. We have a trip to the mountains (with the pugs!), Victorian Porch Christmas Tour, The Wedding, and Christmas!

This weekend my bestest girlfriends hosted a Cooking Shower for the Bride. We each included a favorite recipe and something to cook or serve it with. The hostesses put the recipes in a book for her. It was a great shower!

You know how I love burlap....here is my tote bag to keep my stuff ready and organized. I will carry my spare shoes and a box of Kleenex in it on wedding day. I made bags for the Bride and her Mom, too.

The family favorite recipe- Lasagna - and a 13 X 9 pan!

The beautiful dining room set up for the guests! The house looked like it should be in "Southern Living" !!!!!

The kitchen was set up as the coffee station. The hostesses each brought their good china to mix and match! Later on everyone ended up in the kitchen!

The hostesses, Moms and the excited Bride! I love how coordinated we are in our black, white and gray outfits!

The Wedding

I took a friend of mine on a little road trip this week. We went shopping in Georgia to look for a dress for me to wear to THE WEDDING!!! Son #2 finally popped the question this spring and she accepted!!! The wedding is in December. Here is the beautiful (I may be a little prejudiced) couple.....

The bride has everything under control, she is very organized. I am not so much.... I was stressed about my dress....I'm not easy to fit...I didn't want to look like the Groom's Granny or a little kid ( remember I am a size 2).....I wanted it to be simple and elegant.....and comfortable....and not beige.....blue would be nice...

I tried one store by myself.....They did not laugh at all my issues....they basically ignored me...said "there's the rack".....I left....I wanted a little special treatment!

So we loaded up and went out of town. They were so nice and listened to my list of demands.....and went about the business of making my dream come true. They had suggestions and were excited and I found it! THE DRESS!!! I feel so much better!

With that taken care of we spent the day shopping for my friend's pregnant daughter-in-law.....and her future grandchild....yes, I am jealous......