Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam…

by chuckofish

Just a week ago, I was getting ready for my son’s wedding — and now it’s all over and everyone has gone home, the bride and groom included! We had a wonderful, wonderful time despite Covid-forced absences, but I still feel a little breathless, as if I’d been standing outside in a gale or someone came up behind me and dumped a big bucket of water over my head. My feet hurt and my voice feels worn out; I haven’t done that much talking, laughing or standing in ages. Like my DP, I have flowers stashed all around the house. I made the eight centerpieces for the rehearsal dinner and I think they turned out pretty well, although by the time I took pictures some of the flowers were getting a little droopy.

Here’s another one. I sent a couple home with Tim and Abbie and gave one to a neighbor, but that left me with five. I love having flowers in the house!

The dinner went well, but of course I took few photos. Here’s one of yours truly looking slightly frazzled while talking to Foster and Abbie. (I think the DH took the photo). In the background on the right, you can see James deep in conversation with Ellen and Rebecca.

I’m afraid I don’t have any photos from the wedding itself, but I did take a couple earlier that morning, when my brother and his family stopped in for breakfast.

By the time I thought of taking pictures at the reception, everyone had changed into casual clothes, eaten dinner and started to unwind, and even though I was using my new phone, the only decent picture I took was of these guys using hula-hoops. Who’d have thought they shared a talent for hip-swiveling?

Finally, I managed to take a good photo of the bride and groom right before we said our goodbyes. They (and we) are very, very happy!

When I get some actual wedding photos, I’ll share them. Until then, picture the ceremony like this 😊

And have a joyous weekend!!