Monday, June 13, 2011

Once Upon A Time

A 3:00pm wedding on a 93degree Sunday in June can be quite a challenge no matter how cute the house and garden.


An outside bar must be kept well stocked with much chilled water and wine. And reading material should be close at hand to distract the guests.


If you are a friend and florist you might worry that the chuppah flowers will wilt in the heat so you decorate minimally.


If you are a flower girl what starts out all fun and games,


can quickly lead to restlessness and an urge to go join the other children blowing bubbles in the back of the yard.


But if you are a bride and a bride, even if one of you is very pregnant, the heat is incidental.


You don't perspire, you glow.  Love, laughter and a few tears have quite a way of bringing your body temperature down.

And as in any good fairy tale, the day always ends in someone's air conditioned house with music, food, champagne and of course, a cake .


Oh, and the news that it's a boy.

Congratulations and much love to the brides.  Thanks for inviting us to share your special day.

24 comments:

  1. brilliant! i am useless in the heat i probably would have melted clean away. gorgeous bouquets though. they look so happy...xx

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  2. I love the orange in the bouquets. Lovely! I know it was a wonderful celebration of love and commitment.

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  3. I was so engrossed reading this post whilst eating my lunch, that I didn't realise I was eating some weeds in the salad leaves from the garden!! Hoping they are not poisonous!! If you never hear a peep from me again you will know how I fell off my mortal perch whilst nibbling on greens and gazing at those dreamy bouquets!!! xx

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  4. Everyone looks good for 93 degree heat!

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  5. How wonderful that they are also starting a family.

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  6. Hello Jane:
    We are delighted that the day, despite the heat, went so well with both of your friends looking so very happy and clearly enjoying every minute. And the house, as you have mentioned, is a delight - what a wonderful place for them to set up home together and to bring up a family.

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  7. Beautiful! Everyone is glowing with happiness (and heat).

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  8. Lotte, I thought I would melt away...luckily we had a good distraction....

    Sue, I did, though the tears dried quickly...

    Bonnie, Orange and purple were the wedding colors..with a dash of sunshine.

    Belinda, Are you still with us? Hello? Hello?

    Katie, I know,unbelievable. Don't see any pics of me though do you? I didn't fare so well.

    Razmataz, I know that will be one lucky little boy, with a large extended family:)

    Hattatts, The house is a perfect extension of their personalities. it is a very happy house:)

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  9. Beautiful moments in all that heat.

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  10. Super lovely and intimate. My favourite kind of wedding.

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  11. Hi Jane,

    What a pretty wedding! The brides look lovely!! LOVE the wedding bouquets you made for them. Well done you :-)!

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief x

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  12. my dream house if ever I saw it. pretty bouquets! the heat would've done me in. you're a trooper.

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  13. What a lovely way to get married, in your own home, it's just not done here.. the flowers are lovely Jane, love the colours x

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  14. Looks like it was lots of fun, heat and all. Love the sweet little house!

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  15. What a lovely way to launch a new family. So glad you were there and able to add to the festivities.

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  16. Looks like it was a lovely wedding. The flower girls headress is beautiful, as are all the flowers, and the little pink cottage is just gorgeous. I wish your friends all the best with the baby. Love Linda x

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  17. My favorite kind of wedding, Jane. Simple and at home. Beautiful. And the brides, too. Karin
    lifeinsmallchunks.blogspot.com

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  18. You are a doll for posting the pics. Flowers and brides were just fab and their house is gorgeous too. 93degrees I think I would have actually melted! Sinead x

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  19. I love a wedding, it looks a very happy affair Thank you for letting us join in the celebrations.

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  20. Beautifully documented! Such a special day for a special couple. xo

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  21. how wonderful! blessings on them on this new part of their journey.

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