I decided that since our blog has been full of the gloom and doom of our life that it needed some perking up. So, with that in mind I would like to talk about the best day of my life hands down, my WEDDING day. (This is the part where women will perk up and read fervently and men will roll their eyes and think blah blah blah).
Ok, so we decided to get married on October 26th for a couple of reasons, well maybe more but three come to mind. 1.) We wanted to get married ASAP, 2.) It was also the same day that my parents were married and we thought that would be a nice tribute, 3.) With my father’s health declining we wanted him to be there to share not only his 44th anniversary with my mother but our big day.
So, we did all the planning in 6 months with little issue, and I need to give big kudos to my Sweetie for doing a lot of it!! He wasn’t your typical guy who said, “Whatever you want dear”, he was involved from start to finish. The only thing he didn’t have his hand in was the choosing of my dress and the bridesmaid dresses. Although, when I came home from ordering my dress he wished he had some say in that as I went a teeny tiny bit over budget. :o)
Anyway, to the day itself. Mine started off with a big breakfast with my ladies and then on to get my hair and make up done. Thank you Weezie for being my chauffer!! We arrived at the church and Angela laced me up like a pro.
I had a few moments for reflection before and after some pre ceremony picture taking and realized that not only was I not nervous, but for ONCE I was making absolutely the best decision of my life. I was completely at peace with everything and felt a smile come down from above as if to say, “Good job child”. When my father saw me, he gave me a big hug and kiss and didn’t offer to let me run for my life like he did the first time around!!!
We walked down the aisle and it was like a fairy tale from that moment on. After a beautiful service we took some more pictures and then off to the PARTY!!! I am not sure if anyone else had fun, but we sure did. I heard that the appetizers were good (wouldn’t know as we basically missed that hour taking pictures). Then our introductions, and food a plenty, oh and I can't forget the open bar!!!
For those of you who were wondering the palate cleanser was called champagne rose petal. Yes, actual dried rose petals were crushed into the champagne sorbet. You either loved it or hated!!
Next to come where the toasts. Blaze gave a very touching toast that attributed to the close friendship that he and Tony have. Angela (aka DW) gave a wonderful speech as well. To finish it off my friend Maria gave a sweet speech highlighting some of our finest moments together.
The next two crowning moments for me were my first dance with my new husband and the father-daughter dance. Tony and I are not so much like Fred & Ginger :o), but we made it through without falling or completely making fools of ourselves. My Dad did his best to guide me gracefully around the floor, but with my 2 left feet that made it somewhat difficult.
Then my father came up and gave a wonderful speech on his knee about my mother and him their love for each other, and the 44 years they have spent together. It was touching and not many dry eyes were left and just when you thought it was over they danced to their song.
One thing I remember as a child was watching my parents glide on the dance floor together. Even with advanced cancer and many years past them, they still looked like Fred & Ginger to me.
We are very thankful to all that showed up to celebrate a day that we will never forget for the rest of our lives.
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