I guess that could be a topic for What I Learned This Week, but I couldn’t stand to wait that long to post pictures. I know who I’m hiring to plan my daughters’ wedding receptions. I wonder if the bride’s mother is for hire. We had so much fun, and we partied hard.
Our day started with a trip to the nail salon. I let both my daughters get their nails done. I know. Spoiled much?
Then we stopped by the bride’s house for pictures. Here’s a photo of my daughter with the bride. Aren’t they gorgeous!?
Then it was on to the church. Both kids performed their jobs beautifully. Here they are, goofing around in the parking lot before the ceremony.
Here’s the obligatory shot of me in The Dress. I’m so glad I went with the papaya. Just pretend like I ironed the skirt.
The reception location provided the perfect backdrop for a photo shoot. Naturally, being the spaz that I am, I forgot to bring my daughter’s flowers and hairpiece. My husband saved the day, but he had to get the valet to bring our car around so he could retrieve them. I’ll be turning in my Mother of the Year crown first thing Monday morning.
At one point, we found ourselves in the middle of a golf game, giving this poor guy a larger audience than he had bargained for. We all cheered when he barely missed the hole. I told him he was going to be on my blog. I suppose that’s permission enough, dontcha think?
After a cocktail reception with live Irish music, we gathered in the dining room for a sit-down dinner and lots and LOTS of dancing.
And of course I have to post a picture of the cake — my favorite part of any wedding. It was tiramisu cake. Omigosh. YUMMO.
My son took our big SLR camera and went around the room snapping shots until the party guests were practically blind from the flash. He actually took a lot of really good shots. Some of them are quite comical. It’s amazing what people will do in front of the camera when there’s a 9-year-old boy behind it. I ended up being the subject in more than my fair share of the photos. This one was one of the better ones.
My littlest spent most of the evening like this. I haven’t uploaded pictures from that camera yet. I expect the floor and ceiling shots to outnumber the people shots.
It was a long day for her, but she survived. Around 11pm, she crawled up onto my lap and said, “I want my bed.” Poor thing. Finally she fell asleep in her daddy’s arms.
It was after 11 when the band stopped playing, and everyone began to say their good-byes. We drove home in a torrential downpour and somehow managed to drag ourselves in the house and into bed.
Congratulations, Chris and Kristina! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Duuuuude, you look fabulous! Great pix all around! -Christine
Wow, you look AMAZING in your dress… I can definitely see that Jillian has worked her magic on you!! LOVE the color!
And that cake… makes me want to undo everything Jillian has done for me. Sounds delicious.
We were at a family wedding last night,too. Someone was wearing your dress and I thought of you. Glad you had so much fun.
LOVE the dress – looks like it was perfect for the occasion. I know you’re proud of your (bigger) little ones playing such an important role in the wedding.
I would KILL for a piece of that cake. Tiramisu is my absolute favorite. I order it whenever it’s on the menu, whether I have room for dessert or not.
Get some rest – y’all have had a busy weekend!
You looked great it looks like you had fun!
Love, love, LOVE the pics! Looks like everyone had a great time! And you looked gorgeous, my friend!
Aww … these are gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing the wedding with us. Feels like we were right there with all of you!
You looked fabulous in the dress!
I love The Dress! The perfect choice I think!
I agree with everyone else! You looked beautiful in the dress!! I’m so glad that you all had good weather, too.
Looks like a good time. You look fantastic!
You look fantastic. You just might have inspired me to look for a new dress for the three weddings I have left this summer
Where was the wedding?
Love the pictures and love that dress. You look fabulous
You look so hot in that dress!!! Beautiful wedding.
LOL! D as “the Don”! He SO doesn’t look Sicilian! D’s shot of you is adorable! LOVE the earrings – where’d you get them?? ;~) Everyone looked gorgeous and happy.
They certainly DO know how to throw a party. Not a thing was missed – all coordinated with forethought. They are a beautiful couple.
Va va voom! You look so nice in that dress!!! Glad the kids did so well and they looked adorable. Beautiful wedding!
Oh, your dress was perfect for you! You and the kids look great! The happy couple too. And the cake…wow!
Wowza! You look marvelous and so do the kids. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I love your dress! You look lovely! I would have forgotten the flowers and hairpiece, too, just so you know.
Spaz moms of the world UNITE!
p.s. your kids look awesome, too!
What a fun summer wedding! But you know the best part about ANY Catholic event is the free booze
So glad you had a good time. You all look beautiful, and your son did a great job with that photo. He does better than I do. LOL
Smokin’ hot!
Interesting choice of color for bridesmaid dresses. I’m not sure I could pull that off, or ask my friends to do so.
And yes, we Catholics know how to party. Drink, dance, swear and then go to Confession.
Your son looks like he has some good moves. If he never loses that willingness to cut a rug he’ll be popular with the girls.
I love your dress and the kids look adorable. What a cute couple. Happy wedding day to your friends!
Ummm…you look amazing!
Okay, you looked HOT in that dress. You must remind your husband that he’s a lucky man!
You are reminding me of how fun pictures are on a blog! I have to use them more on mine, but the problem is, I don’t often have anything as fun as THESE pictures to share!
Kelly
You and your girls look lovely. The papaya color totally looks wonderful on you!
The wedding looks wonderful. I am glad you had so much fun. Everyone looked great. You looked fantastic!!
That dress is 100% gorgeous on you. I almost want to run out and buy that exact dress right this minute. But where in the world would I wear it?
Oh, and the shred must be working because your abs are as flat as pancakes.
- Stephanie
That is called a shaper, my dear.
My abs have never been flat as pancakes. Oh, and I was sucking it in for all I was worth. 
But thank you.
And I have it in black too. I kept both.
Jo-Lynne you look SO BEAUTIFUL!
Steph
Dang, girl! You looked fantastic! You KNOW you’re not supposed to outshine the bride!
Hubba hubba – you look awesome! I love the color on you, too. All the shots are so beautiful.
Nell
Great recap and pics. Your children looked so cute. And you, WOW!