Wedding Pictures

Someone left a comment asking about wedding pictures. I don't have a lot online, but here are a few more. We had a small wedding (only 45 guests) and it wasn't a perfect day, but at the end of it all we were married and that's what mattered to me! These are all scans so I apologize for the picture quality. If the pictures are off-center, you can click on them for a better view.

Our venue that I fell in love with at first sight ...


The wedding party on a windmill on the property ...

Coming down the aisle ...


A friend took this picture and its one of my favorites ... (All other pictures SABB Photography)


During our ceremony ... It was unseasonably HOT that day. I had requested a very short ceremony and since something always goes wrong during a wedding it ended up being longer than expected. I thought I would die out there and felt so bad for all those poor men in suits!


Spiral staircase that led to the bridal suite and second entertaining space (that we didn't use) upstairs ...


Another favorite ...


The cake was late and not what I hoped it would be, but here it is ...


About my dress ... Thank you for the compliment Amber! I was a second time bride. Like many second time brides, I searched for an off-white dress. I didn't want an expensive wedding dress (we tried to stick to a budget and came in under budget!) but I have expensive taste. ;-) I started looking in bridesmaids dress and found the Lazaro dress I ended up wearing above and just fell in love with it color and all and that was it. Its the only dress I ever tried on. The color is incredible. Green with a blue sheen. It changes color in the light. Being short was a plus. I had them hem the bottom, but leave the back to extend the small train. I bought an ebay veil and dyed it (after finding someone online that had done it).

I wish I had more pictures, but this is it. I got a few strange looks when I asked for black tablecloths, but they looked great in the venue. They were sprinkled with pink and white rose petals and they just popped off the tablecloths.

It was a very happy day! I can't believe its been 5 years!

I'm planning on painting my bathroom today, so hopefully I'll finish today and be able to post pictures.

A wedding ...

My wedding actually. Today, we celebrate 5 years of wedded bliss! ;-) This has been my profile picture since the beginning so its nothing new but its my favorite wedding picture ...



I honestly believe fate brought Mr. T and I together. We were meant for each other. Someday, I'll share the long, convoluted journey that brought us together, but today I will just celebrate.

Happy Anniversary, my love!

(Oh, and a reminder that the giveaway is over at noon today. Last chance!)

Tomorrow is my anniversary ...

As I mentioned in a previous post, we're going to be very busy with guests for the next few days. Our anniversary is tomorrow and its become a bit of a joke the past few years. Our first anniversary was spent in Paris.



On the eve of that anniversary, we were in a little bistro together and our wedding song came on. What are the chances? (I'll have it playing on the blog just for the next few days in case anyone out there hates blog music.).



It is the second-most romantic memory I have (the first being our first kiss on the street on the Annapolis waterfront just after midnight on New Years).



So anyway, the following year, we had a 3 week old colicky newborn on our hands. On top of that, my grandmother decided to come spend the week without even asking if it was okay. Hardly romantic. Since then, its been one thing or another and we also don't have the luxury of family nearby or anyone who can babysit without it being more of a hassle than its worth so anniversaries are not typically marked with any significant gestures these days. Honestly, I dream of the days of Paris, but I also know that I really have the best life a girl could ever want and having known the unhappiness of what a bad marriage is, what I have now is gift enough for me.

This year however, I think Mr. T was a little sad that we wouldn't be able to celebrate 5 years. So, I decided to try to do something special last night after the girls were in bed. Before we got married, we'd light up our outdoor fireplace all the time, have dessert and just talk. We haven't done that in years. So, I went to a bakery that we love and got some beautiful pastries ...



... and flowers. Then, I lit the fireplace, and candles all while Mr. T was occupied with a hockey game.



It wasn't Paris, but it was just us and it made Mr. T smile. Besides, how can you ever top Paris?

I laughed when I saw this picture after uploading it ...



The ball in the distance. Evidence that romance takes a little extra effort these days.

A Happy Mom

Me and my girls on Mother's Day.


I really surprised my mom when I showed up unexpectedly. It was a busy day yesterday, but a great Mother's Day.