She Got What She Wanted
…..I’m not just talking about the groom!! I am talking about the wedding. When my daughter and I began to work on her wedding last January, she had very specific goals in mind:
Well, she got it all. A fabulous, romantic night on top of the world. Now, my desire is NOT to have this blog become a FACE BOOK page with pictures of people you do not know or care about, but I hope to divide the last few days into some topics which may be of interest to you. All I really want to do today (since I am still battling fatigue) is tell you that the last three days were clothed in joy. That does not mean that all of the stress of family dynamics were avoided (of course it had to be my mother who got stuck in an elevator), but the choices we made were laughter over stress. Once again, I see how choosing joy over anything else brings successful results. So, no matter what you face today…I encourage you… CHOOSE JOY! As I get older, I have learned that it really is a choice more than a feeling.
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| Bridesmaids Dresses and necklaces came from Ann Taylor…only $80 each for the dress. http://www.anntaylor.com/ |
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| Centerpieces such as this one added to the romantic/vintage feel. We found so many ideas on http://www.theknot.com/. |
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I smiled and laughed a lot!
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Tomorrow, I will hopefully get to a post about what I wore….I’ve given you a little tease above!!
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The Chocolate moustaches were a hit and we found them at http://www.etsy.com/listing/71732120/1-dozen-chocolate-mustache-pops-great made by Julie Dekom….they tasted delicious!  The garter was made from Katie Gager. It wa
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| The recpetion was on the top of a 1920s building restored for apartments and party venue. The city skyline is on one side and we could see the fireworks from the theme parks at one point on the other! |
So happy for all of you. Great pictures.
~ Mona
http://moremilestones.blogspot.com
That sounds amazing! What a wonderful time!
I feel horrible for your mom getting stuck in an elevator. That's one of my biggest fears!!!
I want to see more wedding photos!
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Very cool!
Sounds like all of your hard work paid off, I hope your rib was not an issue
Love seeing pictures and hearing the deets.
Glad it was a success!
Brett
From the pictures it looks like everyone is having a marvelous time! I agree, choose JOY!!
Love the pictures of your daughter laughing. Looks like she was having a wonderful time.
How wonderful! So happy for your daughter and family!
it looked lovely – thanks Pam a lot of traffic on my blog because of you!
Ariane
Oh Pam!!!!! Wonderful!!!! Your daughter looks just like you! I've been trying to post on your blog so many times, and it just won't let me…..I don't understand. Hopefully it works this time. Love you sweet friend! Congratulations! ~Serene
Pam, your daughter looks beautiful and just like you! I've been trying to post comments to your blog, but it just doesn't work. I've tried from home and work. Hopefully, you get this! Love you sweet friend! ~Serene
Okay see……it kept showing me that my comment didn't go through….oh well….Now you have way more of me than you could ever want! LOL ~Serene
I love the first photo–with her head thrown back in laughter, it is obvious how happy she is. Rest up…but I am eager to hear the details.
You and your daughter both looked lovely. I'm glad she got to have a wonderful day.
This is GiGi… I was there! The wedding was amazing and the bride was the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life… Very classic beauty.. Her mother my friend, was georgeous… her suit was very sophisticated and perfect… It was the most perfect evening, I loved every moment… I loved seeing my best friend happy!!!
I am happy that everything turned out great. Your daughter looks so happy…and so do you.
Also, I love the color of the brides maid dresses.
thaks for all the teasers! the view looks spectacular, and the two of you look relaxed and happy! glad it was a success!
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I am soooooooooooo glad to know that everything went so well.
The fisrt pic talks for itself.
COngratulations to all of you.
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Such a proud moment. Your daughter is beautiful. I love to see personal photos on blogs, it makes you feel like you know the blogger better. I am intrigued by the thought that joy is a choice and not a feeling. Hmmm…. that could change my life if I applied it. I think I will try it out for today and let you know if it worked! So glad you had a beautiful day. xo
Pam, what a beautiful post! Choose joy = the best way to live, right? Of course the bride is beautiful, the groom is handsome, and you look soooo happy. Well done all around!
So happy for ALL of you and can't wait to see more pix!
Your radiant smile says it all. Happy to hear that this momentous occasion was filled with joy.
Great success! Everyone looks so happy. Congrats on a picture perfect wedding.
xoxo,
Tracy
Congrats to your daughter and to you !
I love the suit jacket and pencil skirt you chose, and it looks like her wedding was full of memorable, personal touches!