Doug & Anne ~ October Wedding

I have a place in my heart for blended families.  I come from one and therefore, I understand what all those dynamics mean.  I have such respect for those that commit to working together and stepping out in faith on a journey that can be difficult.  

Anne was so composed and organized on the day of her wedding.  I kept giggling as I watched her text her future husband back and forth...I felt like I was watching a couple of teenagers...the way they kept hiding from each other and constantly having this little smile on their faces.  

Doug is absolutely, 100%, utterly smitten with Anne...I saw it in their engagement photos...but it just oozes from him in person.  Even to the point, that the moment she met him at the end of the aisle, he bent down to kiss her...until that is, he realized that they hadn't been pronounced anything yet...It was endearing!

I'll start off with some details and then continue with the story... 

There was a baby grand piano in the auditorium...what better setting for a pair of shoes???

 Her dress was lovely...flattering...flowing ruffles...

 and a long row of gorgeous buttons...

 Her flowers were elegant and simple...classic...timeless...

 as was she...

 Doug is one of the most patient, caring and strong man that I've ever met...he held Anne in his eyes...

 And to watch him watch his daughters...you know he has a heart of a true father!

 Anne's daughter sang in the ceremony and I literally caught my breath...she has the voice of an angel.  I had to remind myself to keep moving and focus...my whole being just wanted to stop and listen and soak it in.



And to see Anne with her children...the reality of life is that things happen and things can be hard.  This mom hasn't let those challenges get her down, nor have they made her hard...she brings such joy and happiness to her home...I was just privileged to watch them all interact.

 Anne had an OSU cake made for her new hubby...and a special gift as well...I had to include the Buckeyes, folks...it was part of the details:) 

 I don't know where to start with the CANDY TABLE...perhaps because it was close to Oct 31st or perhaps because this was just a big kid and family affair...whatever the thought behind it...it was a HUGE success! 

 And in the end...they are together...

 They share great love for each other and their children...

 I've no doubt that their house will be a home...

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