Friday, August 9, 2013

wedding memories

hey there blogging friends--i have missed you----well it is all over but the crying----seriously, i didn't cry too much except once------

also i feel i must ad a disclaimer of sorts----as all writers know, sometimes it is extremely difficult to write well and honestly at the same time---a constant balancing act for me---as i have shared before, i tend to gravitate towards real life writing, or at least based on it----so often, i just have to let go, that scrumptious thing i would so love to tell----in preference of others feelings----small price to pay---

i must tell you, i do plan to post pics---seeing as robyn and dillon are still away---that will have to wait---technology challenged here---i am raising my hand-

the wedding was beautiful as was robyn---i am allowed to say that right-----she glowed and sparkled and shined like a bride should do---and the groom, looked every bit the part of her prince charming----

everyone played their part to a "t" and some even more----don't ever let anyone tell you the bridal group dance is to be passed----it was a huge hit----i will share that later too----

the music happens to be a most important part of the wedding for me----we had two dear friends playing the piano and organ----two of my nieces singing and three of my nephews----

during the "virgin cocktail" hour, we had a wonderful young man play the saxophone and one of our "coffee house" finds, shared his talents---his rendition of "the times they are a changing" made you look around for dylan, i tell you--

i leave you with a few thoughts on weddings-

1.never think it is too early to plan ---everything takes a lot longer than you think
2.it never hurts to know a caterer or hey, even better if the brides mom or grooms mom is one-
3.never think you can't have just as many attendents as you want---you will never (mostly never) regret having someone in your wedding but can regret not
4.always instruct the groomsmen lighting the unity candle, not to light the big one in the middle
5.and this is for guests--if you see the groomsmen have lit the middle one, do not hesitate to bring it to someones attention and go blow it out---nice catch zack
6.you can never have enough food---and hey don't hold back--put it all out--go for it---and along those lines--hire more servers than you think you will need
7.don't worry that your 3year old granddaughter who is one of the three flower girls, decides to enter first with the two granddaughters that are jr. bridesmaids--just be glad she came down the aisle at all
8.don't worry too much when someone leans over during the ceremony and asks where that said flower girl is---someone in the back has caught her
9.remember things will happen that you do not expect or could anticipate----
10.don't be surprised to see your hostesses and chairwoman of the deacons and her husband mopping the a fore mentioned unexpected toilet flood
11.don't be surprised to find your pastor has wings and the patience of Job
12.and don't be surprised when your daughter no longer comes into the room, with arms full of bridal magazines to go over with you
13.and don't be surprised when you miss it all

28 comments:

  1. Oh, how many times have I thought of having an anonymous blog just so I could post what I really think. lol

    Sounds like the wedding was beautiful, just as they should be.

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    1. hey denise----now that is a great idea-an anonymous blog ;) thanks denise :)

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  2. Well said, Lynn, another milestone passed. There will be new adventures and projects to keep you busy.

    I look forward to those photos, and think you should rest on your laurels for a bit.

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    1. haha thanks d.g.--resting on those laurels sounds pretty good--hope to get pics up monday :)

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  3. You are most definitely allowed to tell us how beautiful Robyn looked. I've been crazy with packing up the house but I am sooo happy to have popped in here and read this post over my coffee.

    Sending you my congratulations and love, tech-challenged girl. ;)

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    1. haha thanks for reading suze--much good thoughts and prayers for your moving ordeal! and thanks for the new nickname ;)

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  4. It sounds like you have a lovely time. No weddings in your near future.

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    1. not that i know of---wouldn't mind being a guest at one--thanks susan :)

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  5. Now is the time to rest up, relax and relive all those wedding memories... so you can share them with us. (and that means the good, the bad and the ugly, because every wedding includes at least some of each)

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    1. haha that's what i mean--i can't really share the ugly ones--not that there was much of that---you are too funny ms. a :)

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  6. Congrats on making it through! Wonderful post - I enjoyed your tips at the end! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. haha thank you elaine, i will take that congrats, glad you enjoyed the post :)

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  7. A great list. I believe you could have inserted number 3 several more times. When I read it I thought "How kind."

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    1. thanks joanne, i am glad you feel the same way---why leave anyone out, when it's just as easy to include them :)

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  8. 14. And don't forget that as awesome and fun as it is, it's one day. The true beauty and fun comes in the years after. :)

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  9. "Tis better to have experienced and miss, than to never experience at all." Don't you think?

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    1. in most things i think that rings true---thanks for the always wise insights joy!:)

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  10. Oh Lynn, it sounds like it was beautiful! Of course, there are always snaffoos--it wouldn't be a wedding without at least one, but my goodness, what beautiful memories you have to got forward with! You're breaking my heart though--with the missing your daughter and one-on-one time.

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    1. it really did turn out the way i think she had wanted--and yes the snaffoos, give it character, huh! thanks crystal, but i won't miss her too much, as they are staying with us for a while ;)

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  11. Congrats to the new couple!!! How exciting! Looking forward to hearing more. :)

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  12. "Come mothers and fathers
    Throughout the land
    And don't criticize
    What you can't understand
    Your sons and your daughters
    Are beyond your command
    Your old road is
    Rapidly agin'
    Please get out of the new one
    If you can't lend your hand
    For the times they are a-changin'".

    I'm not so sure Bob Dylan's lyrics are as pertinent today, the older generation are much more savvy these days.
    Glad to hear it all (almost) went beautifully.

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  13. love it--thanks for posting this :)

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  14. What a perfect and well researched list! I love the photos of the event in the more recent post...She was absolutely beautiful...and the blue on your dress....fabulous! You all look so happy...I hope it was a great time! I love all the little insinuations in the list...those are where the memories are truly made...Congratulations!

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  15. Oh, so sweet. Weddings are bittersweet, aren't they? Your girl is beautiful...love her dress. (I caught some photos on feedly.) Your tips are so true...don't be surprised by anything, really. So much is out of your control! Both my sons are married, and crazy things always happened. :-)

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  16. thanks mare---i am just seeing your sweet comment---oh yes--my two oldest boys are married too and they too held many surprises--hope you are doing well :)

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