Amidst boxes of borrowed wine and champagne glasses, baskets of laundry, and children who seem to be getting a bit sick, I wanted to show you the early returns on wedding pictures.
From my brother-in-law, here are a few moments:Philip, our new son-in-law (“the Lieutenant” — in the Marines!), waiting for his bride. When he saw her, he was all smiles!
The vows:
Coming back from placing a bouquet at the statue of Mary:
On the steps of the church afterwards:
And then, a procession from the church to the park outside the town hall where the reception was to be held — we were led there by a bagpiper — the son of a friend! It was glorious fun!
Cutting the cake with the sword — a dream of the Chief's come true! He thinks every cake should be cut with a sword!
A first dance with the couple and their parents:
I have so much to show you, with all the details of the preparations for a wedding in which friends and family made so many decorations, contributed so much, and helped us celebrate with love, worship, and fun. In my wildest hopes it couldn't have been nicer!
Anonymous says
Oh, what a beautiful bride! It looks like the day was perfect in every way. Congrats!!!!Coleen
c_u_o says
Ï've never commented on here but I had to come out of lurking.Rosie looked very beautiful on the day and it looks like a lot of fun was had by all. Her dress is absolutely gorgeous.Every blessing to the couple.
Charlotte (Matilda) says
What a beautiful bride! I love her veil. It looks like an heirloom. Best wishes and congratulations!
Polly says
I love weddings, love her dress & veil, love the bagpiper/processional and love your perfect green dress!
Decadent Housewife says
Sigh. She's gorgeous. He's handsome. You both look wonderful. Love, love her veil and dress. Sigh.
skoots1mom says
what beautiful memoriesshe's so pretty looks like everyone had a great time!
Briana says
Beautiful! I married a Marine. Good choice Rosie!
Meredith@MerchantShi says
Hurray!The colors of the church and flowers are just luscious. I want to hear every little detail.
Pippajo says
How lovely! It looks like you all had a wonderful time! Congratulations! Can't wait to see more photos!
Sue says
Oh, she looks so fresh and radiant, and beautiful! The groom is so dashing, and handsome. What a beautiful couple. I love the photo of you and your husband dancing. Many blessings to the new couple!
Jules says
I agree – every wedding cake should be cut with a sword! :)What a beautiful bride! Congrats to you all!
Renae says
Congratulations! What a gorgeous wedding. Best wishes to the happy new family.P.S. I really like your dress. Maybe because green is my favorite color, but no matter, you look great.
Anne R Triolo says
mmm, i just want to look at all the pictures over and over and over…how lovely!
Anonymous says
What a lovely wedding! :-)Susan (DE)
Anonymous says
What fun! I just love bagpipes. Can't wait to see and hear more.Thanks for sharing!Erika (FL)
Hillary says
Beautiful bride! and love the green of your dress.
Kris says
I LOVE that mother of the bride dress 🙂 Looks like a lovely day. What a handsome couple!
Michelle says
Rosie looks beautiful…and VERY happy…what a perfect day. Congratulations to you all!
annkroeker says
I'm late to the party–it's so beautiful! Congratulations!!!!
Christine says
Leila, your dress was perfect!The wedding looked perfect, also.
Mrs. Pickles says
*sigh*….What a beautiful wedding! The bride (and groom!) looked appropriately radiant. 🙂 It's good seeing everyone so happy. Congrats to your family!