die-cuts and a little digital work in Procreate
It's so cliche´, but where actally does the time go? How are we in November? Two big weddings for our family, are in the rearview. Now I have photo-organizing projects for January!
For now, let the holidays commence! This morning, with the help of my daughter Louisa (my recently married daughter!), I put up this tree in my studio. It IS NOT a Christmas tree. It is a here-we-go-woohoo-gonna- have-a-great-season-in-my-studio tree. We used a lot of the decor from the wedding, and I sent Louisa home with another big box of the same stuff so she can have a here-come-the-holidays tree too!
As promised in October- photos of the wedding decorations:
The backdrop behind the bridal table was later lit up with fairy lights.
My niece worked on the bridal tables with my sister and mom. All that beautiful drapery!
This is the covered area out from the barn.
Look at that beautiful landscape behind! The venue was The Willow Tree in West Milton.
Absolutely gorgeous!
And here's the bar area set up by Louisa's sister and brother-in law.
Lastly, in this photo of their first kiss as man and wife,
you can see part of the arch that was also a group effort.
My heartfelt gratitude to Enrique, Ashley, Alonzo, Juliana, Tara, Tonnya, Henry and Patty
- the best decorating crew ever!
I have to say, I spent many months anticipating the wedding, buying decorations, helping Louisa with her dress, some of the planning etc. I was focused on how this was all going to come together. But, I was blind- sided during the first run-through on rehearsal night. When Louisa came down the aisle on the practice run through with her father, and Nat King Cole's voice started in with - When I Fall In Love - I lost it. Louisa saw me losing it, and lost it. Her husband Bryon was losing it and being comforted by his best man. I'm grateful for rehearsal run throughs. The three of us were able to pull ourselves together and the day of her wedding, Louisa walked down the aisle like a doggone queen. Louisa, I love you, and I couldn't have been more proud.
My Babygirl and her dad.
Also: I have to say how grateful I am to my best friend Dawn for holding my hand through some of the stressful moments this year, for lending me some of the beautiful wedding decor and for stepping in for some last minute prep situations. And to Louisa's maid-of-honor Anna, for going above and beyond in her role in making this day, for my daughter, so special. And one more shout out to Ashley, who worked tirelessly (well okay, yeah, we were pretty tired) with me on the few days leading up to the wedding, and even the evening of the wedding! She kept my cocktails coming for 5 days (wow that's actually a lot, but it's also true). She kept my stress levels to a minimum so that I could relax in the moment and be present. I love you.
Weddings can really bring people together in quite wonderful ways.
Thanks for stopping by!
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