Showing posts with label Wedding: Bob and Julie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding: Bob and Julie. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Runaway Bride: Throwing the Bridal Flower Bouquet & its History

It was time to pass the baton (aka, the bouquet). In these pictures, Julie is about to throw the bouquet from the Pavilion's back porch. So, who, among the lovely, single Ladies, is the next one to be married: Will it be Jennifer, Kristi, Camille, Katie, Michelle, Abby ... who's it gonna be??

History: It began hundreds of years ago in Western Europe. Brides were considered lucky in love. Wedding guests wanted that type of love to rub off on them, so a piece of the Bride would do the trick. Most Brides were not inclined to share bits of themselves or of their Wedding Gowns to the luck-hungry guests, so the tradition of throwing a bouquet was born. It served to distract the crowd, and give time to the Bride and her Groom to get away unscathed. WoooHooo!
L.P. Pavilion
Julie ponders the importance of continuing the tradition



The lovely crowd gathers


Are you ready, Girls?


Yes, we're ready! Come on, Julie, throw it!

And, we're off! Two of my DDs lead the pack.. wha?!

And the Winner is..... 13-year old DD, Jillian. Oy!

...who promptly hands the bouquet over to her grateful, older sister, Kristi (double Oy!)

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Wedding Day: Bob & Julie

The beautiful wedding pictures have been posted at the other blog, but here are more reminders of that glorious day.  God bless Bob & Julie:
















Wedding Day: Bob & Julie, Part 2

Okay, let me continue with my thoughts on the M Family wedding. Below are Pat (left), Don (center) and Grandaughter Rebecca. My heart went out to them as their beloved daughter is about to be given away in marriage in this picture. Their thoughts, I'm sure, were also on Kim, their older daughter and Rebecca's Mom, who passed away over 4 years ago. She had also gotten married, but definitely to the WRONG, Wrong, wrong guy!

Below, our beautiful daughter, Kristi, as Maid of Honor, with Charity as Bridesmaid. I was so proud of Kris; her devotion/hard work as surrogate sister to Julie during this hectic time.




Below, is Rebecca, Kimberly's daughter. Do you know how much you resemble your beautiful mother, Becky? I cried more for Kim's absence than for the wedding couple. Aaaah, if only...







Wedding Day: Bob & Julie, Part 3

Below, Jared with two pretty ladies: Marissa & Rebekkah



Jillian joins the Group



I have many, many pictures from this wonderful, but busy weekend. Thus, this post will be one of several on the recent wedding of Bob & Julie. First things first, though. Today, Sunday, DS Jared went back to Youth Camp to serve as a volunteer dishwasher. I miss this guy, and I can't help but worry about him. This morning, someone (whom I respect), out of the blue, talked to me about his mom and her fervent prayers for him during WW2. He credits God and his own beloved mother's love, devotion, and intense prayers for his safety and the fact that he later became a Christian. As I've mentioned, I am worried about Jared, but today's incident is a reminder for me to pray for him often.

Wedding Day: Bob & Julie, Part 4

Here are exterior (my DH did a good job on these) and interior shots at the Pavilion; plus the pretty Wedding Cake, and Don giving me a hug. I'm so proud that my 'do held up!