Little girl dreams are slowly taking shape as reality. Since the moment she said yes, we’ve had a fantastic time brainstorming and dreaming about all “the things” she wants to make her day the mostest special. We’ve gone from busy chatter of what-ifs to solid planning and action. Date and wedding party has been decided upon, and Save-the-Date cards have been mailed, which also means we have a wedding invitation list! Incredibly thankful to have creative and willing daughters ready to jump in and put their talents to the task at hand. It helps to have an easy-going and happy bride-to-be. Now on to the rest of the pages of lists of things to do. Most of the big decisions are made and solidified. I’m ready for the fun stuff like cake tasting, picking out music and flowers.
Yesterday was a day we will remember forever as my three girls and I were able to share in Anne-Marie finding her one and only wedding dress. She was absolutely gushing when she walked out with the dress on, and while she couldn’t stop smiling, the rest of us were teary with joy for her… I felt truly blessed to be sitting in a beautiful boutique with my girls sharing such overwhelming happiness. The dress was stunning on her but the awe-inspiring, breath-taking moments were watching her realize THIS was her dress. Suddenly, getting married to a man she loves with her whole heart is really happening. Oh, words don’t express how perfect this day was, and to me, all the more perfect on Mother’s Day weekend.
A note to remember in the years to come about yesterday and where we found Anne-Marie’s dress. We walked into the shop and were immediately awe-struck with the decor and ambiance of the boutique ( I guess that’s what you call it). The owner and another lady came to greet us, and introductions led to how she came to be in little Sylacauga, Alabama. As it turned out, she was from Sylacauga. Conversation turned to who knows who, and we were tickled to find out that the owner had been good friends with Chad’s mom and dad, Coco and Papa Tony. They had spent a season of their lives working for Avondale Mills, traveling on vacations together, etc. The owner, Kim, was beyond thrilled to make the connection, and I was immediately a little sentimental at how so many family connections were all tied to this wedding. I, nor my children, ever met Papa Tony and don’t often hear about life stuff before they were born. It was extra special when Anne-Marie actually found the dress connected to so much family history.
LIFE IS OUR ADVENTURE! 