Anyone who know me well, knows that I celebrate all of my children's milestones, large or small, with a bit of a cry. I think this has always made Nick just slightly uncomfortable, so I was determined not to do it at the wedding. First you have to discard most of the advice that a Google search for "How Not To Cry At Your Son's Wedding" comes up with. Biting your tongue (literally) might keep the tears away, but results in a most unpleasant facial expression for the pictures. I settled for looking up and occasionally blinking. This worked pretty well until Kelsey's brother (who officiated) said that "Kelsey is my heart". So sweet and now I am tearing up all over again. I'll have to wait to write about my dress.
Dear Beryl, what a nice surprise to see your post, and what a delightful wedding photo. I'm sure you had the most splendid time at the wedding, and a few tears are of course, obligatory! Looking forward to seeing/hearing more about it.
ReplyDeleteHi Patricia - And I look forward to hearing about your trip!
DeleteAwww, Congrats to you are your son.
ReplyDeleteAnd *of course* we want to see your dress!
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Hi Simone - Please tell me you are entering an interpretive dance explanation of your dissertation. I bet if Eric assisted with his delightfully dry humor, you'd win that $1000 for sure.
DeleteWhat a beautiful bride and groom. Can't wait to hear all about the wedding preparations you were involved in, and a full accounting of that special day. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteHi Sanda - This was absolutely the most hectic Summer I can remember. And all of it fun! I had no work to do for Nick's wedding other than finding a dress. We travelled so much that being in Tulsa until the end of October sounds like a treat to us!
DeleteHi Beryl! What a beautiful bride and groom in the photo, I'd love to see more pics and of course featuring you and your outfit. I don't think I could stifle the tears at such an occasion.
ReplyDeleteHi Jay - I didn't take any pictures at all, but there were a few people who lent me theirs. I knew if I started sniffling, it would be all over.
DeleteCongratulations to the very beautiful couple .. and to you of course ! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Silver Bunny! Or should I call you Fresh Bunny? My daughter is in Lyon for the Summer and has had quite a bit of rain. Hope you're having better weather. I think just "Bunny" would do nicely.
DeleteOr Claudine.
DeleteI don't understand people who don't get emotional at weddings. They are a very happy occasion - or perhaps sometimes not. I'm impressed you didn't blubber, I'm sure I would have. Looking forward to more photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley - Luckily the wedding was quite small and upbeat. Her brother was making jokes and being quite funny, teasing, as brothers will do with their younger sister. Still a real test for me to remain composed - but when he said that she was his heart, even he could barely keep it together. Now for their next big adventure - what ever that is!
DeleteThe bride and groom are a handsome couple. I'd have been crying. I'd just carry a fancy hanky and not wear mascara. And cry.
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Hi Darla - That's been my usual approach to graduations!
DeleteHey I tear up at weddings, funerals, and some movies. And I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan and they have made me cry a lot for over 20 years now.
ReplyDeleteHi Yogi - Cowboys?! You are a crier, aren't you?
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