OT We're done, Jo and Susan next

So glad to hear it went well and that it was a lovely day for your granddaughter. May they have many, many more happy days!

So glad to hear the wedding was such a lovely and perfect occasion. Whew! :-)

Michelle in Nevada

And will there be photos????

The wedding sounds so beautiful and you sound so happy......congratulations on surviving and for all the sewing you did for the bride. I'm sure she must have been just thrilled with all you did. Best wishes to the new couple! Donna

Number One grandson and his betrothed were there. I said, "Just name me the price and I'll write you a check to elope". I hope they're thinking about it. Polly

Naaaay, Michelle. I didn't say it was perfect. Sweet and beautiful, yes. I don't EVER want to do that again. That production was just too hard on everyone . . except the bride who thought it was all just wonderful. I can remember being that young. Polly

"Michelle C." So glad to hear the wedding was such a lovely and perfect occasion.

"Sandy" And will there be photos???? No, Sandy. I guess not. Maybe the word is 'aware' but I just wouldn't ever feel comfortable publishing on the net the faces of my loved ones. I'll always carry scars from my career days with some horrible creatures and need to keep my little ones protected. You'll just have to trust me and believe that I was Gorgeous and the bride even better. Polly

Well, Donna, I don't know. DH and I had to take a gown that cost more than a nice house and make it so that the bride and her dad didn't trip coming in. We managed a miracle of getting it just high enough at the center so she could step and turn and never be overwhelmed by that mass of silk and satin. DH and I called that creation the 'parachute'. Maybe, one day, the bride will get to hem her own granddaughter's gown. Then, probably and only then, will she know the absolute terror and joy of what we did for her. Polly

"dealer83"

Thank you, Taria. We felt your presence. Polly

"Taria" Glad to hear your report. I was thinking of you today.

My father offered Alan £50 and a stepladder... :D

He didn't live to see the wedding. My bro gave me away. It was a lovely day, as perfect as it could be without Dad. All the dramas happened well before, except the printing of the Order of Service cards, which had the wrong version of the 23rd Psalm. They got reprinted the day before and delivered direct to the church by the boss of the printing firm that morning while Mum and Big Sis were finishing off the flowers.

I've always felt and have done the same thing. I carry scars from my youth days and so I do whatever I can to keep the monsters away from my grandsons and other children.

Donna in WA

I can certainly understand that, Polly -- though I'd have loved to have seen that "parachute". ;)

My kids both had bigger, more elaborate weddings than we thought were necessary, but I am so glad they did not elope. Their weddings were such wonderful, joyful occasions and we'd have been disappointed to have missed them.

Julia > Number One grandson and his betrothed were there. I said, "Just name me

I know what you mean, Polly. My cousin had a very elaborate wedding. I couldn't understand why anyone would want to go through or put their guests through all of that. Perhaps I'm just not that sentimental though.

Michelle > Naaaay, Michelle. I didn't say it was perfect. Sweet and beautiful,

I would have loved to see the bling flip flops.

Dee in Oz

Very good points Taria. I've been appalled when I've heard that some people spend more on a wedding than a luxury car--however, I agree, getting married at the window does seem a bit spartan.

Michelle > Some just want to get married, some want to have a wonderful