the big day

Several weeks ago, someone asked me how the wedding plans were coming. I replied, "I am looking forward to the big day, and I am looking forward to the day AFTER the big day." Well, it is now two weeks after the big day. What are my thoughts?

In a nutshell, ALL the work was definitely worth it. The reception was especially beautiful, and the food was to die for. The DJ did his thing, and to paraphrase a line from My Best Friends Wedding, "THERE WAS DANCING."

We had lots of talented help for which we are very grateful.

The reception was held in a lovely garden center, with stone paths, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the valley (and even though quite the storm arose and obstructed the city lights, we were warm and happy inside), and flowers everywhere. Candles adorned the entrance, tables and ceiling. I remember pausing at a curve in the path near the wedding cake table, looking out over the scene, and thinking, 'Cinderella's ball couldn't have been more beautiful.'

But the best part of the night came when my sweet daughter, my little girl, that snuggled against my side without moving her first three days in this world -- and hasn't really left since -- gave me a hug and whispered, "Thank you for giving me my dream wedding."