First, let me set the stage . . .

. . . and invite you to the biggest party we have ever thrown!

Please let us know you came and grab a program.

The backing of the programs is old dictionary paper.

This was my ocd kicking in.  I couldn't stand the ugly back of the dresser so I quick made a couple of paper garlands.  

Please come this way . . .

. . . and choose a seat.  Comfy red velvet theater chairs.

Don't forget to wave your wand to tinkle the bells when the married couple walks back down the aisle.

The makeshift alter at the top of the landing.

The ceremony was very moving and personal.  And no one fell down the steps!  

Be sure to grab a glass of bubbly at the bar for the cocktail hour.

There were oohs and aahs over this gorgeous old theater.  Yes, the lighting was atrocious for the amateur photographer that I am but I think you can still tell that the place was opulent and the perfect setting for a wedding.  I should be patient until the professional photographs are available but I couldn't wait to show you everything.

Next time . . . the details. 

She done went and got herself wed . . .

. . . and it was lovely.

the dress . . .

the bling . . .

the shoes . . .

(btw, these are the exact Monolo Bhlaniks that Carrie wore in the Sex and the City movie)

and the happy couple.

More photos coming.  After I recover.

PS ~~ what could be more white than a wedding dress (even though it was really a vintage ivory color). I'm linking to Faded Charm's White Wednesday.

Here me are!

I haven't been abducted by aliens.  I haven't been on an extended vacation to some exotic place.  I haven't broken my arm or fingers.  And I certainly haven't been blogging!

I won't bore you with excuses, especially the one that I have been just too busy (my biggest pet peeve!  it is all about priorities people!).  Suffice it to say that I have been gone but now I am back!  

Lots to do on a farm in the fall.  Especially when I have told the farmers in my life that I need them for the major part of 5 whole days (without complaints!).  They were allowed to complain about the wedding taking up so much of their time all through the summer (which they did), but there is to be NO CRABBING ABOUT HARVESTING NOT GETTING DONE during the week of the event.

And here we are 5 days away from my daughter's wedding.  I get teary eyed every day thinking about it.  Will I cry during the ceremony?  You betcha!  And I have decided I am not going to be embarrassed about it either!  I'll just delete all of the photos taken of me while my face is scrunched up in a blubbering mess.  I WILL get through this.  And it will be such a happy day!

All that is left to do is to primp and fluff my house for next day guests.  So far I have 2 fall-looking vignettes.  Yup, that is all that there will be.  There are a couple of Halloweeny looking things laying about too but I will share those later.  

Well, I'm off to do some more primping and fluffing.  I suppose I should try on my (disappointing) dress to see what might need to be fixed and how I can glam it up and to gather everything together that needs to be transported to the wedding site.  I'll be so glad to get the room that has been 'wedding central' back to normal.

Just wanted to check in.

Thank you for the suggestions from my last post.  I haven't forgotten about you!

Please clear your schedules for next week when you will be bombarded with wedding photos!

And please think good wishes for my daughter (and her sobbing mess of a mother) on her oh-so-special day.

What to do, what to do . . .

. . . and I'm asking YOU to tell ME what to do!

I've just about had it with making decisions.  I don't seem to be able to cope anymore.

What I'm asking you for is not earth-shattering.  Not life-altering.  But it is something that is confusing the heck out of me and I cannot think of a good solution.  

I am unclear, unsure and perplexed and time is ticking away . . .

. . . what the heck should I serve at the gift opening gathering the day after the wedding???

Keep in mind that I will be gone from the house 2 days before we return to open the loot.  The motel offers a breakfast, my main man and I will rush home (40 miles away) and I'm telling people not to come until 1:00 so a light supper after the goodies are oohed and aahed over is what I am thinking.  If I order something to pick up on the way home, what would I order?  Think 'simple, but elegant' like the wedding itself.

Oh, and what can we munch on while getting ready on the wedding day?  I don't want anyone skipping out to grab a burger and returning late or fainting from hunger during the ceremony!  It has to be simple, non-messy and easy to clean up after.

As much as I like to eat, you would think the food would be the easy part.  But nooooo.

Help me please!  Or better yet, just come and do it for me.  tee!hee!

Maybe this will be a surprise contest!  The best (and most 'simple, but elegant') suggestion wins!

Single wide trailer style . . .

. . . the Robelyn way.

Celebrating a fancy, schmancy *birth*day of some kind like only she can do.

She is spilling the secrets of her success.

All week long.

But you don't have to sign up or anything because I am determined to win this perfect hobo bag.  I just hope that a roll of duct tape is included!    

red.neck chic

Hope your weekend is grand!

Sweet ladies . . .

. . . who send wonderful gifts!

Sweet Becky from Junk to Joy.

She sent me pieces to make something myself but she put them together too pretty to take apart.  So I'm loving them just the way they are.

Jennifer Rizzo, with the creations of Beth Quinn, made me feel special.  I know you can't see them well but the matching necklaces say 'sweet mama' and 'sweet girl'.  My little girl and I will be wearing them to her wedding rehearsal.  Tears will be falling.

Cindy from Fat Cow Studio sent a gift almost too pretty to unwrap.  

But unwrap it I did and . . .

. . . discovered beauty and a reminder to spread my wings and venture into dreams that may be too big, but oh so worthwhile.

Thank you sweet ladies.

This is the last post . . .

. . . of the wedding sneak peeks.  I promise!!  

Normal life begins soon. 

Linking to Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday.  

Crackerjack is the texture.  

Now why do I suddenly have a hankering for candy coated popcorn?  Crackerjack . . . like in the red and blue box . . . with the prize inside . . . get it?

Nevermind.

Okay.  Bye.