Glorious color
1,400 plus miles round trip in a car in 6 days might not seem like a relaxing getaway, but it was. We might have flown, but we had a stop to make on the way to Massachusetts and it all worked out perfectly. The event we traveled to was a wedding, the first of our nieces and nephews. It was lovely in every way. Just like the bride.
The rehearsal dinner was held here in Stockbridge. A perfect setting on a late spring evening. Happy couple surrounded by happy family and friends. Exquisite hors d'oeuvres.
The wedding day dawned overcast and as the late afternoon nuptials approached, a light mist began to fall. It did nothing to dampen the occasion. The ceremony location was hastily moved from the lawn to canopied terrace, the monsignor and the rabbi took their places and the harpist nimbly plucked. *I do*s were exchanged and the rest of the evening was a happy blur of poignant toasts, lots of laughter and, now, happy memories. It all passed too quickly.
Attendant's bouquet
The wedding was perfection in its design. The bride's gown and attendants' outfits were simple and elegant yet the event was punctuated by gorgeous color.
Wedding cakes
Table centepiece
Candy bar
Now the newlyweds are off to start a happy life together and I'm back in the heartland. The realtor is coming this afternoon to take photos of the house so I'm dashing off to finetune some staging. Once the house is listed in a couple of days, I should have nothing more to do than get back to all of my projects. Right.
The candy bar is a wonderful idea - how neat! And I love all the colorful flowers, too.
Posted by:Carole | June 13, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Welcome back! Your pictures of the ceremony are lovely. I'm totally in love with the candy bar!
Posted by:Scribbles & Bits | June 13, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Welcome back! Your pictures of the ceremony are lovely. I'm totally in love with the candy bar!
Posted by:Scribbles & Bits | June 13, 2007 at 10:42 AM
I am the world's biggest sap for weddings, and this one looked elegant and so personalized. Thanks for inviting me along. (But couldn't you give us a picture of the happy couple?)
Posted by:Jane Ann | June 13, 2007 at 11:12 AM
I love the bright single-color ball floral arrangements and the matching cakes. So simple, yet so much impact!
Posted by:Kristin La Flamme | June 13, 2007 at 11:26 AM
What a beautiful wedding it must have been!
I love all those pictures...
good luck with the realtor!
Posted by:blackbird | June 13, 2007 at 12:29 PM
What a lovely wedding! I love the candy bar- so colorful and cheerful.
I bet your house will sell very quickly and before you know it, the packing will begin. :)
Good luck!
By the way, I'm reading a book and keep thinking that you would enjoy it. It's called "Plum Wine: A Novel" by Angela Davis-Gardner. It's set in the '60's in Japan.
http://www.amazon.com/Plum-Wine-Library-American-Fiction/dp/0299211606
Posted by:Annie | June 13, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Candy Bar? Terribly cute word play. Mouth-watering presentation... oh, to be young and able to stuff the ol' cheeks with sugar. I have scads of those gallon jars... I'm off to cram them full of sock yarn or something, just till the candy-craving wears off. Your post was exquisite, as usual. Thank you again for the EYE candy! Glad the week is wearing you well... enjoy. Cami
Posted by:Cami | June 13, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Those colors are all fabulous. What a sweet happy way to start a new life together.
Posted by:Tonya R | June 14, 2007 at 03:00 AM
It looks like a gorgeous wedding!
Posted by:Kathy | June 14, 2007 at 09:19 AM
Very cool idea for the wedding cake..Simple colorful packages!
Posted by:JudyC | June 14, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Gorgeous colors! I'm sure that everyone had a great time. Good luck with the realtor and the house staging. :-)
Tami
Posted by:Lemon Tree Tales | June 14, 2007 at 11:33 AM
I love the flowers. I like the candy bar. I had a mashed potato bar at mine. It was a hit!
Posted by:Abby | June 14, 2007 at 03:43 PM
A candy bar? Oh my! Haven't heard of that before, but methinks that's a great idea for a little girl's birthday party!! Thanks Jan - glad you had a good trip, despite the miles!
Posted by:Lily | June 15, 2007 at 06:24 AM
Lovely. Just lovely. Those flower balls look like real-life versions of M. Stewart's tissue paper pom-poms.
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=efb9608f8532f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=also_try
Posted by:nicole | June 15, 2007 at 09:37 AM