Woodland Wedding

My sister-in-law is getting married this August and asked me to help with the decorating. Of course I said, "Yes!!" Here are a few of the things I've done so far. I've just had a 3rd baby so it takes me quite a bit of time to do anything....so I'm starting in June. I'll keep posting things as I finish them!

For the brides hair: handmade silk rose on a bed of twigs, and flowers

Quirky corsages for persons important to the bride and groom

Whimsical wreath made especially for the flower girl

Wedding Memories

"Rock favors"
We hunted for rocks together, had a stamp made
and then turned them into fridge magnents.
This way people would see them and remember to pray for us
and the "rocky" times in our marriage.

I was thinking about my wedding today and how much I loved it. Chicago meets East Texas! Some of my best friends came down to decorate. Jon's family arrived and I think they enjoyed the Mexican food and Bar-b-que, although I think the heat just about melted everyone! My Aunt Sarah made my bouquet, my dress was a "find" from an old warehouse, my mom made the cake, my dad grew millions of pink zinnias, my bridesmaids made their own zinnia bouquets and we were married in a little country church in Gladewater with all our family and best friends surrounding us. Ben and Shannon played "Gypsy Swing" on guitar and violin. If you don't know what that is, then turn up your volume and listen to the first selection! *sigh* I would do it the same all over again....and I am now married to the most wonderful, hunky man I know!

Oh, lover!

LOVE

Jon and I sat down today and watched our wedding video. It made both of us tear up a bit. We're going on 3 years now and I'm glad to say that we are still in love. Even more than that, we are best friends! His blue eyes still make me melt. Ok, this is starting to sound pretty sappy! I didn't get married until I was 30, and it was soooo worth the wait! If you have a computer with volume then you can listen to some of my favorite love songs...or at least the ones I could find. If you're single and you're reading this right now don't despair! God has the best and most wonderous plans for your life! You never know what he has in store for you! Hang in there and make the most out of your single years!