So the first of my friends got married this month. It’s still crazy to think that I’m old enough to have friends that are married. These two are such inspirations. They are a perfect example of God’s love. It had truly been wonderful to witness their love. I feel so blessed I was able to take the train up for their beautiful day.

A bit of a humorous story: I brought up one dress for the wedding. I had worn it to my brother’s wedding in August, so I didn’t even think about trying it on. I knew I’d need to steam it once I got to the venue because it was silk. Wedding day comes. I go to the bride’s house to do all the bridesmaids’ hair. Two hours to the wedding, we get in the car and drive to the venue. I’m still in my yoga pants with no make-up on. I locate a steamer, and fix my dress. An hour and fifteen minutes to the ceremony, I put on my dress. It was then I discovered that I had lost weight. A lot of weight. So much that the dress did not fit. At all. It might have been okay if I just had to stand, arms down, with my chest puffed up as much as it could. But I had to sing during the ceremony and lead a flash mob for the reception. Thankfully, the style of the dress allowed me to fold and pin a good three inches over. Thank goodness for safety pins and flowy dresses.

I got to see this beauty after 6 months!

With the maid of honor! I got to help Jo make all the bridemaids’ skirts when I visited in January.

Leading the flash mob with one of the main bros.