Flowers smell pretty

Betsy (the bride) had purchased flips-flops and had this basket of them on the dance floor

I thought it was the bet idea I have ever seen!

Stinky getting down on the floor.

I think he was doing the sprinkler.

Stinky and Chloe.

Sugar Mommy and her Chloe girl.

Always a groomsman...never a bride.

Chloe holding Betsy's bouquet. She was very excited!

Her favorite part of the wedding...was the kiss.

I have been knee deep in flowers the last two days. My back porch looked like a flower garden for a while yesterday. Loved it. I miss it sometimes. Some good friends of Stinky's (and mine) are getting married tomorrow. Stinky is in the wedding. Oh...hot man in a tux! They asked me when they were engaged if I would make the floral arrangements and wedding bouquets. Of course I said "yes!"
I have been a little nervous. I haven't done wedding flowers since the summer I was pregnant with the triplets. Not to mention have only worked a little bit in the flower shop.
I have to say...the flowers turned out gorgeous! No really...so pretty. I would have to say, next to my own wedding, this was my favorite one. The flowers and colors were beautiful. Ivory and pale blue. The flowers were roses, hydrangea and delphinium. Did I mention they were beautiful? Nineteen large vases filled with flowers for the reception tables, six bridesmaids, six groomsman, two Dads, two Moms, three Grandmothers, three Grandfathers, a toss bouquet, and most importantly the bridal bouquet and boutonniere.
I love doing weddings! They make me smile. I always think about what I might do differently with my own...but I don't think I would change anything. Our wedding flowers were Beautiful, gorgeous, perfect actually.
Makes me want to start a business...open my own boutique. Maybe someday when the Beauties get older and are all in school.
I am excited for the festivities...I will post some photos tomorrow.

Update...

The weddin was beautiful. Every part. The rain held off until the receptin began. The flowers looked gorgeous. So many compliments. Chloe stayed until the cake was eaten and then she went home. So Mommy could consume a few adult beverages. Those were yummy too. The food was delish.

Speaking of my own business...two of the gals we sat with at the reception want me to do their wedding flowers! I am so excited! One is in Cedar Falls and one here in town. Fall this year and Fall next year. So I guess I am in business.

Congratulations Will and Betsy!

Thank You

If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you.
When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me.
Kind woman, I give you my all, Kind woman, nothing more.
Little drops of rain whisper of the pain, tears of loves lost in the days gone by.
My love is strong, with you there is no wrong,together we shall go until we die.
My, my, my.
An inspiration is what you are to me, inspiration, look... see.
And so today, my world it smiles, your hand in mine, we walk the miles, Thanks to you it will be done, for you to me are the only one.
Happiness, no more be sad, happiness....I'm glad.
If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you.
When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me.

"Thank You"
artist Led Zeppelin

Simple and True. This was the song that was sung during our wedding ceremony, while we lit the unity candle. My good friend Heather said..."Kimberly, the only gal I know who would have a Zeppelin song sung in her wedding." But in my defense, the words are very powerful, and speak volumes about Matt and I. So "Thank You" to the band for writing such a great tune.

Congratulations Tree and Keri

Matt's good friend "Tree" is a married man now! His bride Keri is a sweet gal. They are like peas and carrots. The festivities began Friday night in Lisbon! The Crown Regal Reception hall was the venue. (If you are getting married in Lisbon, this is a FINE establishment.) After the rehearsal and dinner, we moved the pre-party to Whitey's, also in Lisbon. Matty and the rest of the groomsmen tied a good one on. It was loads of fun. Even for me the sober driver. Had to get my hubby home somehow...haha...cheers to Tree and Keri and one last night of "Freedom."

The festivities really began the next day as last minute things were done. Ahem...hungover? Yes...I think there were a few that fit this category. Hair of the dog they say. It was a beautiful day for a wedding. Matt looked mighty fine in his monkey suit. The ceremony and reception were well underway. There was drinking and eating and dancing. Such fun! After the party came to an end, Matt and I escaped (in Mt. Vernon) to a private retreat for the night. A suite for two, complete with a hot tub! I even told Matt I wanted to live there. Seriously...it was really nice. We slept in until 10:30...together even. What a fabulous weekend.